L 'Animation industry It is in a less than rosy phase, which has deteriorated particularly due to the advent of the new Coronavirius, which has forced many companies to take cover. An article in Tokyo's Japanese online newspaper Keizaki appears to have investigated the aftermath of the pandemic.

Despite the launch of Netflix, there are still some particularly serious problems that the industry must face to recover from the delicate situation. However, the article in question could not help but ascribe a large part of the responsibility for the economic problems of the companiesIncompetence of numerous managersMany of them are unfamiliar with financial management processes.

The moment the money runs out, the managers agree to the responsible study work on new anime projects in no time with prepayments, all with the awareness that the company is unable to handle such a workload. In fact, long-term economic damage can be felt, especially when there is a global pandemic in the middle. The COVID-19 it put a heavy brake on it, which led to a great economic loss for some studies that were already in difficulty. If, due to the virus, no manufacturer has declared bankruptcy, it is correct that the data after the emergency showed that 40% of the animation studios are on the balance sheet.

Having fewer resources for distribution in production means poor quality for the anime, which will inevitably provoke negative reactions from the community. A serious vicious circle that will inevitably fail without a structured training plan. And it is precisely these programs that have made it possible, as the article suggests Makoto Shinkai get under control Comix Wave through a successful global product.

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