Comment on An article on HiAnime's death and anime piracy in general, from a former industry insider

• Susaga@sh.itjust.works ⁨6⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Less than 10% of anime viewers have an opinion on ever-encroaching ads, limited selection and AI subs? Are you sure about that? We’re anime nerds. We have a LOT of opinions.

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  • Unboxious@ani.social ⁨3⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    That’s the thing, most anime viewers aren’t anime nerds. They just watch Solo Leveling or Frieren or whatever the latest, most hype things is and call it a day. That’s why a show whose main character barely has a personality took “Best Character” in the Crunchyroll Awards last year, even against what should’ve been stiff competition. A significant number of viewers didn’t watch any of the shows with good characters. Just Solo Leveling and maybe some isekai slop.

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    • Susaga@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨hour⁩ ago

      If they aren’t an anime nerd, would they be using an anime piracy site?

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      • Unboxious@ani.social ⁨57⁩ ⁨minutes⁩ ago

        Yes. They’ll google something like “watch solo leveling free” and then click on whatever links show up. It’s not exactly advanced.

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