Japanese netizens have discovered that the anime
“ Makeine:
Too Many Losing Heroines! ” is sweeping the Amazon Japan
reservation ranking , positioning itself as the series with the
greatest potential for physical sales in the Summer-2024 season
(July-September). Although physical media sales have become less
important in the last decade due to the rise of streaming, the fact
that so many fans are willing to spend money on merchandise from this series
indicates a loyal and passionate fan base that not only enjoys anime,
but also financially supports the franchise.
So far, “Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!”
occupies the 27th position in the ranking of physical album reservations (which
includes everything, not just anime), surpassing other popular series such as
“Oshi no Ko” in the 33rd position and “Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in
Russian” in the position 57 . Although the season is still ongoing and
the rankings may change, these pre-lists are usually a strong indicator of the
series that will dominate sales, and there are no signs of “Makeine” losing its
place in the TOP 3.
The success of “Makeine: Too Many Losing
Heroines!” can be attributed to its unique and parodic approach to the harem
genre. The series, based on the light novels written
by Takibi Amamori and illustrated by Imigimuru, has captured the public's
attention for its irreverent humor and its ability to subvert the expectations
of fans of the genre. Instead of following the typical formula in which a male
protagonist is pursued by several girls, “Makeine” focuses on female
characters who, despite being “loser heroine” archetypes, actively fight
against their destiny in comedic situations and, often absurd.
The anime adaptation, produced by A-1
Pictures and currently airing, has played a crucial role in the franchise's
rise to popularity . A-1 Pictures is known for its
high quality animation and for having worked on other successful series such as
“Sword Art Online” and “Kaguya-sama: Love is War.” With their experience and a
visually appealing approach, they have made “Makeine: Too Many Losing
Heroines!” Not only is it a faithful adaptation of the light novels ,
but it also highlights the humor and satire that have made the original work so
popular.
The fact that the series is dominating physical
bookings also sends a positive message to investors and producers. If
sales continue as strong as they have been, we will likely see future sequels
and more projects related to the franchise. This is especially
significant in a market where decisions about new seasons and adaptations are
often based on profitability and the financial support of the fan base.
- « It
surpassed “Oshi no Ko” ».
- " Kinnikuman
is doing well too ."
- « In
the end, the discs are the most reliable .»
- « The
bad thing is that there is no competition. The war between “Girls Band
Cry” and “Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night” last season was exciting .
»
- « Did
he quietly overtake Russia? ».
- " Seriously,
I don't find it funny at all ."
- « “Makeine”
is released in September and the first volume of “Oshi no Ko” in October,
with the second volume in November. I guess “Makeine” will sell between
3,000 and 4,000 copies, and “Oshi no Ko” between 4,000 and 5,000 .
- « LOL,
“Shikanoko” is on the top by chance ».
- « “Makeine”
is from Aniplex, which otakus hate. Why do they criticize “Shikanoko” and
praise this? ».
- « “Oshi
no Ko” has become completely irrelevant. I'm glad because I hate Aka
Akasaka ».
- « “Shikanoko”,
which was supposed to dominate, is at position 5,000. It turned out to be
a one-season series .
Source: Yaraon!
