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i hate misplaced or deceiving optimism for the anime industry as far as working in it is concerned (people mistake that statement for production quality).

Working in the industry is a death sentence unless you were talented enough to be handpicked by Kyoto Animation. But now they're gone...

cookiemanstah wrote:

i hate misplaced or deceiving optimism for the anime industry as far as working in it is concerned (people mistake that statement for production quality). Working in the industry is a death sentence unless you were talented enough to be handpicked by Kyoto Animation. But now they're gone...

Uh, no, they’re rebuilding slowly, no need to be pessimistic.

Ryuji-Dono wrote:

cookiemanstah wrote: i hate misplaced or deceiving optimism for the anime industry as far as working in it is concerned (people mistake that statement for production quality). Working in the industry is a death sentence unless you were talented enough to be handpicked by Kyoto Animation. But now they're gone... Uh, no, they’re rebuilding slowly, no need to be pessimistic.

it's not being pessimistic or edgy, they'll never be the same. And the sad part is, even considering their circumstances, they'll never escape the scrutiny of the toxic anime consumerdom that will continue to hate and spew bile.

Don't get me wrong, I love watching anime but I hate everything about its consumers and industry practices. That's why I take things like idealism, sentimentality, and optimism in regards to the industry pretty poorly.

But this is ALL my opinion so no need to feel like I'm trampling over you or anything.

i hate misplaced or deceiving optimism for the anime industry as far as working in it is concerned (people mistake that statement for production quality).

Working in the industry is a death sentence unless you were talented enough to be handpicked by Kyoto Animation. But now they're gone...

cookiemanstah wrote:

i hate misplaced or deceiving optimism for the anime industry as far as working in it is concerned (people mistake that statement for production quality). Working in the industry is a death sentence unless you were talented enough to be handpicked by Kyoto Animation. But now they're gone...

Kyoto Animation had bad working conditions too. I get they experienced a tragedy but you don't have to sugarcoat their own misdeeds.

Anime is a job of passion and love. It requires lots of sacrifice and work. Manga is the exact same way. Mangaka work most of the day and even with assistants helping them them. It's the very nature of being a starving artist and is why the mediums are so unique. These people are not slaves. They can quit any time they want and find another job at McDonalds or whatever people say pays better than grunt work in animation studios. But there's a reason they stick with anime and manga. They're creators and have passion for the work. I don't find anyone having optimism misplaced at all.

Kyoto Animation had bad working conditions too. I get they experienced a tragedy but you don't have to sugarcoat their own misdeeds.

Anime is a job of passion and love. It requires lots of sacrifice and work. Manga is the exact same way. Mangaka work most of the day and even with assistants helping them them. It's the very nature of being a starving artist and is why the mediums are so unique. These people are not slaves. They can quit any time they want and find another job at McDonalds or whatever people say pays better than grunt work in animation studios. But there's a reason they stick with anime and manga. They're creators and have passion for the work. I don't find anyone having optimism misplaced at all.

And the guy who is saying they're done can go bugger off. Kyoani will be back in full force, just a matter of time.

Are you guys posting from some alternate universe?
The reason people are sad about Kyoani's attack was
1. it was a gruesome attack where lots of (young) people died
2. they made some great works.
The working condition at Kyoani may be comparatively better versus other companies, but it's still not well-paid for what you did. It beats the industry average but when the industry average is so bad, it doesn't mean much.

And the guy who is saying they're done can go bugger off. Kyoani will be back in full force, just a matter of time.