Anime has been one of those things that has excited me, and I know more fans like me take great pleasure in talking about it and discussing it. But did you know that anime has started to dominate certain fields?
A research study done by ReserchGate mentioned that “Anime is a form of educational entertainment that facilitates learning and develops skills of young people. (ResearchGate: Beyond Entertainment: Anime on Critical Thinking).
Groups are indeed getting attracted to this culture. And because of that, 3 areas are now being dominated by anime. To give you a deeper dive, I’ll divide this write-up into different parts for your better understanding.
I can talk about anime all day and this is because I’ve watched 100’s of shows, let it be Naruto, One Piece, Bleach, or any other. These types of series carry great animation, characters, and storylines which will keep you entertained the whole time.
Not to mention it’s easy to grow addicted to anime, even when I started I just wanted to give it a try and to this day I find myself looking for multiple amazing flicks to watch. I simply can’t let it go now. Its popularity is higher than most of the sub genres. Take a look at this graph.
People who think that it’s similar to Western cartoons like Tom & Jerry, Ben 10, and We Bare Bears are far from wrong. Many of the visual novels aren’t specially made for kids because of the themes and complexity they carry. Some are so gore that it can traumatize you for life.
Anime including Akame Ga Kill, Attack on Titan, Code Geass, and Neon Genesis Evangelion are not meant for everyone and these shows carry real-life issues such as slavery, war, corruption, camaraderie, homicide, and more.
Who would’ve thought that we would get anime-inspired slot games in different places? Such slots are becoming quite popular and fans are loving them. Not only that, they are even being incorporated in online slot games.
But how was this possible? Well, all thanks to our evolving technology we are seeing such things now, and they are easily accessible for everyone. The best part about these games is their captivating visuals, sound effects, and prizes.
You are met with a lot of options that you can choose from, each being different from the previous one, and you can always expect something new on your screen. Those who don’t want to go out can have full access to such games online from their comfort place.
You can stream anime anywhere. Yes, they are available on all the platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, HULU and more. Some sites are only made for them including Crunchyroll, Funimation, HiDive, CONTv, etc.
However, these sites ask you for money in order to stream your favorite TV episodes. So are there any free alternatives? The Internet is filled with free sites that let you watch and download your favorite shows for free.
But these sites are pirated and aren’t legalized or licensed, and cost other platforms money as users prefer them. You are not going to end up in trouble for using them, but yes it’s not ethical.
FUN FACT
Pokémon anime franchise is the most successful franchise with over $100 billion in revenue!
Anime merchandise has suddenly grown popular all over the world. Let it be T-shirts, action figures, posters, cosplay outfits, and whatnot. You can further purchase home decor Items, stickers, rugs, and even specialized anime’s collection cloths for pets.
If we talk about the merchandise industry, it’s worth around $31b with 600m fans worldwide. It has a very huge fan base that has resulted in a multi-billion commercial enterprise. And numbers might be a lot higher.
So, as you can see, anime has been dominating across these different areas and I don’t think it’s going to stop anytime soon. More and more people are joining the community and becoming certified otaku in no time.
Many watchers often get shamed for liking such a thing, but you shouldn’t pay attention, as everyone has their personal preferences and choices.
Nate Scott is an anime lover and a dedicated writer passionate about uncovering the secrets of the anime world. He has a deep love for animated series and storytelling. Nate keeps himself updated about the popular manga, upcoming seasons, and anime trends.
