Recently, members of a popular Japanese comment forum have been hotly debating a recurring phenomenon in the anime industry: the failure of many franchises that, despite having a successful first season, take a long time to release a second season.. This delay, according to forum users, often leads to a significant decline in the popularity and success of the returning series.

One of the main reasons mentioned in the discussions is the loss of public interest. In an industry as dynamic and competitive as anime, viewers' attention is a valuable and limited resource. When a franchise takes several years to continue its story, original fans may have moved on to other series.forgotten important plot details or simply lost the enthusiasm they initially felt.

Furthermore, evolving trends in the entertainment industry plays a key role. Viewers' tastes and preferences change rapidly, influenced by new releases, emerging narrative styles, and shifts in popular culture. A series that was popular five years ago may not resonate with today's audience in the same way.who may be looking for something different or new.

The impact of competition is also significant. During the waiting period between seasons, other franchises can fill the space the series left in fans' hearts. New anime with fresh plots and attractive characters can attract audiences' attention.leaving less room for a triumphant return of a series that has been on hiatus for far too long.

Production quality and consistency also influence the success of a belated second season. The anime industry is known for its rigorous production schedules, and in some cases, the long wait may be due to internal issues such as lack of funding, changes in production staff, or scheduling issues. These factors may result in a second season that does not meet the quality expectations set by the first season.disappointing fans and negatively affecting the series' reception.

Finally, forum users pointed out that anticipation and expectations build over time. The longer the wait, the higher the fans' expectations. If the new season fails to meet or exceed those expectations, the feeling of disappointment can be deeperaffecting reviews and ultimately the sales and overall success of the series.

• “Even great promises like Hataraku Maou-sama! ended up being forgotten with a long-awaited second season, I think the disappointing endings of the source material also play a big part.“.
• “I think No Game No Life will also fail when it returns. There are so many similar stories these days that while there is a lot of anticipation, few will actually watch the series again with the same excitement.“.
• “When character designs and animation quality are poor or change too much, most fans lose interest immediately.“.
• “If they released second seasons during the series' peak, they might be able to maintain a more stable audience.“.
• “When the original work fails, even if the first season was good, there will be a prejudice when you start watching the second season and it fails.“.
• “Is there any reason to release a sequel when you know it won't be as successful as the first?“.
• “Is that exactly why they release compilations, or doesn't it seem odd that something as big as Bocchi the Rock! would decide to release compilation films while preparing for more than a certain second season?“.

Source: Yaraon!