Recently, A popular Japanese comment forum has been abuzz with heated debate over recent announcements of remakes of classic series such as “The Rose of Versailles,” “Magic Knight Rayearth” and “Ranma 1/2.”. Users have expressed their concern and frustration, going so far as to call the current anime industry a “senior citizen’s home” due to its tendency to revive extremely old series.

One user commented that he had never seen “Norakuro” and would like a remake, while another mentioned that he wouldn't be surprised to see a remake of “AstroBoy”. Another forum participant argued that The industry is simply responding to Japan's dominant demographic, the baby boomer generation, rather than trying to attract a younger audience..

Several users highlighted that many current directors and screenwriters are over 50 years old, which could explain the inclination towards nostalgic content.”The animators of that time form a clique and it is inevitable“, said one commentator.

Some users asked develop more anime focused on adult characters to reflect the aging of the public. One commentator compared the situation to a historical drama, suggesting that the industry has become stuck in the past. There have also been complaints about the constant turnover of voice actors and the lack of innovation in remakes.

Other participants were concerned about the impact of low birth rate and advances in artificial intelligence in the anime and manga industry, speculating that there could be a greater reliance on the overseas market to keep the industry alive. One user even suggested that in Ten years, young creators could revolutionize the industry by creating anime individually.

One notable comment mentioned that Remakes are preferable to adaptations of little-known light novelswhile another user said that Japan is becoming a nursing home and that remakes only reinforce this image. However, some have argued that remakes are a way to discover new audiences and revitalize classic series.

In short, the forum community is divided, but the concern prevails that the anime industry is becoming complacent and dependent on nostalgia instead of innovating and attracting new generations. Can the industry find a balance between honoring the past and embracing the future? Only time will tell.

Source: Yaraon!

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