Renowned light novel author, Uenami Kosukeknown for its popular titles “Remtheta Braves Online” and “A-Rank Party wo Ridatsu Shita Ore wa, Moto Oshiegotachi to Meikyuu Shinbu wo Mezasu“generated controversy on Twitter by criticizing the attitude of some readers who prefer to wait until a work is completed before buying all the books to show their support for the franchise and the author.

In his message, Uenami said: “Jobs that are delayed with the excuse “I don’t want it to be canceled in the middle, so I’ll wait until it’s finished to buy it” cannot be completed. Of course, if they are not sold, they will be canceled. In fact, they are completed at the time of cancellation.“.

Uenami argues that this mindset can be detrimental to the continuity and proper development of a series.. If a large number of readers adopt this stance, initial sales may be insufficient, leading to the possible cancellation of the work before it can be completed satisfactorily. The author emphasizes that this could force a rushed ending that does not reflect his true intention.

To illustrate his point, Uenami added: “If you want to read all the way through, it’s actually the opposite – you need to invest in getting there! This applies not just to books and manga, but to all content.“.

The author emphasized that commercial projects, unlike hobbies or pastimes, depend on ongoing financial support to survive. “Commercial content will disappear if investments or payments stop. So if there's something you like, it's best to bear the costs while it exists in the world, so you can enjoy it for longer.“.

Uenami's statements have sparked a debate among fans and the reading community. Some agree with his perspective and understand the importance of financially supporting the series they enjoy, while others feel they can't commit to a series without the guarantee that it will be completed..

The discussion highlights an important reality in the entertainment industry: the success and continuity of a work depends in large part on the continued support of its fans.. Investing in books, manga and other content is essential for authors to be able to provide the ending they imagined and that fans so desire.

Source: Yaraon!