The well-known screenwriter Makoto Uezuresponsible for successful series such as “Ansatsu Kyoushitsu“,“Akame ga Kill!” and “KonoSuba: God's blessing on this wonderful world!“, he recently answered an interesting question on Twitter. A user asked him how much it would cost to produce a one-season anime if a millionaire with no heirs on the verge of death asked him.

Uezu replied: «Approximately 300 million yen (about 2.8 million dollars). However, even if a person had that amount of money, production companies usually don't have immediate availability and in many cases prefer to work with trusted clients..” Furthermore, he indicated that “If high quality is sought, both the budget and the time required would increase significantly..”

This response generated a series of comments and debates among fans:

• «It seems that 300 million yen is no longer enough to commission an animation from a decent company.».
• «I remember that a series of 4 courses (about 50 episodes) was made for 500 million yen».
• «If production alone costs 300 million, I wonder how much more it will cost in advertising, licensing management and other administrative expenses.».
• «Thinking that even a mediocre anime costs so much makes me appreciate the effort behind it more.».
• «I heard that an average quality episode costs around 30 million yen, but with today's high resolution, the prices must have gone up.».
• «I remember that 'Jashin-chan' raised funds for production through crowdfunding, costing 30 million yen per episode.».

Uezu's revelation not only sheds light on the high cost of producing an anime, but also additional challenges such as the availability of studios and preference for reliable clients. The world of anime production remains an expensive and competitive arena, with prices that can vary significantly depending on the quality and resources available.

Source: Yaraon!