(continued) but if legendary status is the goal, you're going to have to change the broadcast.
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Top 10 Ways to Make Anime Popular Again
#2
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Both dub and sub as much as possible
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9 years ago Report
While "hardcore" anime fans grimace at the thought of English voice acting, the process can be hugely profitable and far more accessible, as subs don't typically get broadcast, period. If a series is good enough, just dub it. If you do that, casual anime fans - and the general public - will immediately take much more interest.
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Don't spend so much on merchandise
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Gemnist
9 years ago Report
Once they're licensed, anime will typically be released in DVD collections. That's always okay, but some companies go overboard by not only having the DVDs but also minifigures, cosplay, and behind-the-scenes books, to name a few. This is a costly endeavor and could save hundreds of dollars by just not being done.
(continued) hiring Samuel L. Jackson and Ron Perlman for Afro Samurai. The desire's out there; it just needs to come to light.
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Let non-distribution companies handle dubbing
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Gemnist
9 years ago Report
One of the reasons that companies go bankrupt is because of their decision to record dubs at home. It is however, far less costly to let other companies do the work. Such examples include Studiopolis and the Ocean Group, the latter of which gave us "It's over 9000!"
