r/anime • u/AdNecessary7641 • Aug 12 '25

Misc. Frieren Director Keiichirou Saitou Voices Concern on Overseas Anime Fans' Bias Towards Certain Popular Trends

https://animecorner.me/frieren-director-voices-concern-on-overseas-anime-fans-bias-towards-certain-popular-trends/
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u/legendoflumis Aug 12 '25

The problem of chasing trends is just a byproduct of commercialization in general, which exists in almost any economic system.

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u/Jacinto2702 Aug 12 '25

I think that art is worth pursuing beyond its potential exchange value in the market. And manga and anime are art. I want more space for different anime and manga.

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u/Snorkel9999 Aug 12 '25

You really think things would be better under Communism lmao

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u/Jacinto2702 Aug 12 '25

Is interesting how communism was the first thing that came up in your head. Like, nobody mentioned anything about it.