Recently, members of a popular comment forum in
Japan have intensely debated a recurring phenomenon in the anime
industry: the failure of many franchises that, despite having had a
successful first season, take too long to release a second season . This
delay, according to forum users, usually leads to a significant decline in the
popularity and success of the series upon its return.
One of the main reasons mentioned in the
debates is the loss of public interest. In an industry as
dynamic and competitive as anime, viewers' attention is a valuable and limited
resource. When a franchise takes several years to continue its story,
original fans may have moved on to other series , forgotten important
plot details, or simply lost the excitement they initially felt.
Furthermore, evolving trends in the
entertainment industry play a crucial role. Viewers' tastes and
preferences change rapidly, influenced by new releases, emerging storytelling
styles, and changes in popular culture. A series that was popular five
years ago may not resonate in the same way with today's audience , who
may be looking for something different or novel.
The impact of competition is also
significant. During the waiting period between
seasons, other franchises can occupy the space that the series had left in the
hearts of fans. New anime with fresh plots and attractive characters
can capture the attention of the public , leaving less room for a
triumphant return of a series that has been on hiatus for too long.
The quality and consistency of
production also influences the success of a late second season. The
anime industry is known for its rigorous production schedules, and in some
cases, the long wait may be due to internal issues such as lack of funding,
changes in production team, or scheduling issues. These factors may
result in a second season that does not meet the quality expectations set by
the first , disappointing fans and negatively affecting the reception
of the series.
Lastly, forum users noted that anticipation
and expectations increase over time . The longer the wait, the higher
the fans' expectations. If the new season fails to meet or exceed these
expectations, the feeling of disappointment can run deeper ,
affecting reviews and ultimately the sales and overall success of the series.
- « Even
great promises like Hataraku Maou-sama! ended in oblivion with a
long-awaited second season, I think the disappointing endings of the
original material also play a role .
- « I
think No Game No Life will also fail when it eventually returns. There are
so many similar stories out there these days that even though there is so
much anticipation, there will really be few who will rewatch the series
with the same excitement .»
- " When
character designs and animation quality go to shit or change too much,
most fans immediately lose interest ."
- " If
they released the second seasons during the peak of the series, perhaps
they would maintain a more stable audience ."
- " When
the original work fails, even if the first season was good, there will be
a prejudice when you start watching the second and it will fail ."
- « Is
there any reason to release a sequel when you know that it will no longer
have the same success as the first? ».
- « This
is precisely why they release compilations, or does it seem strange to you
that something as big as Bocchi the Rock! decided to release compilation
films in preparation for the more than certain second season? ».
Source: Yaraon!
