Japanese netizens discovered that the anime “Makeine: Many lost heroines!" that sweeping Amazon Japan's booking rankingspositioning itself as the series with the greatest potential for physical sales in the season of Summer 2024 (July to September). Although physical media sales have become less important over the past 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. who not only likes the anime, but also financially supports the franchise.

Until now, “Makeine: Many Lost Heroines!” ranks 27th on the physical album pre-order ranking (which includes everything, not just anime), beating out other popular series such as “Oshi no Ko” at 33rd and “Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian” at 57th.. While the season is still ongoing and rankings may change, these pre-lists are usually a strong indicator of which series will dominate sales, and there are no signs of “Makeine” losing its spot in the top three.

The success of “Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!” can be attributed to its unique and parodic take on the harem genre. The series, based on the light novels written by Takibi Amamori and illustrated by Imigimuru, has caught the public's attention for its irreverent humor and ability to subvert fans' expectations 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 archetypes of “loser heroines”, actively fight against their fate in comical situations. and often absurd.

The anime adaptation, produced by A-1 Pictures and currently airing, played a crucial role in the franchise's rise to popularity.. A-1 Pictures is known for its high-quality animation and has worked on other hit series such as “Sword Art Online” and “Kaguya-sama: Love is War”. With its experience and visually appealing approach, made “Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!” not just a faithful adaptation of the light novelsbut also highlights the humor and satire that 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 to be 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 financial support from the fanbase.

• «Outperformed “Oshi no Ko”».
• «Kinnikuman is also fine».
• «Ultimately, 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 think “Makeine” will sell between 3,000 and 4,000 copies, and “Oshi no Ko” between 4,000 and 5,000.».
• «LOL, “Shikanoko” is at 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 happy because I hate Aka Akasaka».
• «“Shikanoko,” which was supposed to dominate, is at position 5,000. It ended up being a one-season series.».

Source: Yaraon!