Will the disaster in Japan affect the anime and manga industries?
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Yeah. That's what I was trying to say. Unfortunately I couldn't find the right words to describe what I wanted to say for some reason. This is a pretty delicate issue to handle so I got a little nervous.Soviet Heavy said:
Once again, I apologize to anyone I offended. My heart goes out to Japan.
My honest guess on the japanese entertainment industry is that it's going to take a serious blow for a while.
The main market that is. I still think that the doujin/indie scene of mangas is going to be roughly what it is now, since we're talking self-published and sold at conventions(primarily).
But the bigger publishers, the animation-companies and the production-companies for movies and television are most likely going to see some budget-cuts over a few months upto perhaps a few years.
However once the country finds it's feet again, people are going to want something else to think about.
That's where the entertainment-industry comes in and that's when we'll start seeing them really get on their feet again.
For now... Be patient.
That's my take atleast. Because I felt a serious answer was needed.
The main market that is. I still think that the doujin/indie scene of mangas is going to be roughly what it is now, since we're talking self-published and sold at conventions(primarily).
But the bigger publishers, the animation-companies and the production-companies for movies and television are most likely going to see some budget-cuts over a few months upto perhaps a few years.
However once the country finds it's feet again, people are going to want something else to think about.
That's where the entertainment-industry comes in and that's when we'll start seeing them really get on their feet again.
For now... Be patient.
That's my take atleast. Because I felt a serious answer was needed.
Absolutely it already has. One of my favorite animes One Piece has already been affected. The episode that comes out every week like clock work was canceled at least for this week. I stream my anime from the web subbed and this week it was not on but that is to be expected. They I'm sure had more important things to worry about like an earthquakes and tsunamis.
As for long term no one can say truly until all survives found and assessment of the damage from the earthquake is taken, buildings will need to be repaired and that will definitely take time. On the bright side Japan has a large voice actor network and if unfortunately one person should pass on then they can probably find someone with similar voice to take over the role, but lets hope no ones passed on for them and us.
As for long term no one can say truly until all survives found and assessment of the damage from the earthquake is taken, buildings will need to be repaired and that will definitely take time. On the bright side Japan has a large voice actor network and if unfortunately one person should pass on then they can probably find someone with similar voice to take over the role, but lets hope no ones passed on for them and us.
There is nothing wrong with worrying about the fate of a source of your entertainment.Eldarion said:
There IS something wrong with ONLY worrying about that. As long as you don't forget that there are people suffering there, you've nothing to be ashamed of.
god that anime was the first thing to come to mind when i heard about this tragedy and second was about the lives lost and only then was i thinking about the economic disaster that has just been brought to the Japanese people who were all ready suffering from a recessionSckizoBoy said:
I'm nigh certain the OP didn't mean to say that this was a priority - there really are much much much - more pressing issues, but it is an interesting question.
For the sake of actually contributing to said discussion, I believe this was discussed in the recent ANNcast special, about how it's a good possibility a lot of workload will be outsourced to Korea. There's the potential for this to be a permanent shift, depending on how things go, so the answer is that it's already affected the industry, but only time will tell what and to what degree the effects will be.
For the sake of actually contributing to said discussion, I believe this was discussed in the recent ANNcast special, about how it's a good possibility a lot of workload will be outsourced to Korea. There's the potential for this to be a permanent shift, depending on how things go, so the answer is that it's already affected the industry, but only time will tell what and to what degree the effects will be.
Yeah, prettymuch this. I'm sick and tired of all these weaboos making a fuss only because it's Japan and it affects their anime and pocky desu. When other disasters happen, not nearly as much buzz gets generated...Casual Shinji said:
There are people getting killed. Your Hetalia manga schedule is the least of anyone's concerns.
I... what? Really? This was a concern? =/ I hate to say it but they'll restabilize the manga industry when they get around to it; that and we may see some manga inspired by the tsunami coming.
Other then that... let them recover before we go asking for our Summer 2011 releases.
Other then that... let them recover before we go asking for our Summer 2011 releases.
No one is saying that the impending disaster isn't at the front of everyones thoughts. I cried when I saw the first stories on the news. No one here thinks this isn't terrible.AetherWolf said:
But its fine to be a little worried about your hobbies. Thats all this thread is for. No one needs your internet tough guy bullshit. You post was unnecessarily rude and hateful. I just spent like 80$ on a lolita dress on a sale where 100% of the profit goes to help the earthquake victims. I hope that insulting me and everyone else who posted here made you feel better.
My apoligies. I didn't mean to target anyone in particular, but rather the internet's general reaction to the quakes.
How so? Toyota has made several factories in North America, while Ford has made several in Mexico and some in Vietnam (building the body frame for pick up trucks). Seems to be bad if it got wiped out.ThongBonerstorm said:
Before you jump down my throat; the above is fact. I have worked in both places as a student (Chrysler and Toyota), and my step-dad and his family also work in the automotive industry. The 'Big Three' fucked themselves and us into the situation, not foreign companies.
I'm sure every industry is affected, though I don't give a shit. I'd live quite happily in a world without the contributions of the Japanese cartoon industry. I'm more concerned with the people receiving basic amenities and shelter.
Maybe because its not the primary concern, its a concern, but not the primary one. Where did anyone say that this was more important then the lives which were lost, or the nuclear plant, or the huge amounts of damage? I certainly haven't seen anyone say that and if they do then sure those select people are wrong. This is, however, a concern, manga, video games, and anime shape a large part of our entertainment base, I would think someone who is posting on a gaming site wouldn't see entertainment and the arts as something that doesn't even deserve to be addressed in times of crisis...hem dazon 90 said:
I would be a liar if I said I wasn't worried about the idea of never getting to see the end of bleach, thats not saying I don't care about all the other issues, its just saying that this is an issue which directly effects me, where as I myself will probably only become involved with the tsunami and huge loss of lives very mildly. Its my medium of identifying with the people who are suffering over there, my way of seeing the reality behind it, otherwise it might as well be the same to me as saying, tens of thousand of people died of the black plague.
Sure, art and leisurely things shouldn't be a top concern but that doesn't mean they should be ignored, I mean after all, the loss of the great artists of japan effects us all. Also, posing the question about how this will affect the entertainment industries of Japan does the overall effort no harm what so ever, I see no reason for people to be coming to this thread simply to state "I have nothing to do with those industries so I don't care" and then trying to give themselves some sort of morale high ground by pointing out how they care more about the 'bigger issues' I would like to address this bit to you, stop trolling -_-
Actually if you had bothered to read someone of the posts before yours you would see that he clearly stated that this WASN'T his biggest concern.
Now, on topic, I have no idea how this will effect the industries that write up and give life to my favorite characters however, I am rather interested in how it will, anyone have any ideas?
No worries mate, I too have many family members in the Big Three, and the economy of the area i live in is dominated by them, so it doesn't overly matter about where it comes from, but any boost is nice. and for those two factories abroad, there are 10 times as many locally. The pick up in production will surely funnel around.Light 086 said:
Now to Mr. Troll. The Asian auto industry does not succeed because they work hard and produce quality products, the succeed because they cut corners and exploit workers for pennies a day, all while in work conditions that would make Auschwitz look like daycare.CannibalRobots said:
And i also never said anything about people dieing, only seeing some good in a few empty buildings being washed away.