2026-03-28 46088 瀏覽Anime Q&A

How exactly do animation studios decide which works to adapt?

Machine-translated from Traditional Chinese

I've always been curious: why do some super popular manga take so long to get an anime adaptation, while some obscure works get one instead?

I'd like to ask those who understand the industry:
1. What is the operational model of a production committee?
2. Is manga sales volume the most important factor?
3. What is the relationship between publishers and animation studios?
4. Why do some works get very popular, yet a second season remains nowhere in sight?

I hope those with industry knowledge can provide some insight.

回覆 (12)

漫

漫畫狂人2026-03-28

The answer to "why are some popular shows not getting a second season" is usually: BD sales weren't ideal, or the original work is already selling well enough that it doesn't need further advertising.

深

深夜追番社畜2026-03-28

So buying BDs, buying the original works, and using legitimate streaming platforms are the most effective ways for us to "vote."

追

追番日記2026-03-28

From the perspective of someone following the series: the most frustrating thing is waiting for a second season that never comes. Fans of NGNL have been waiting for ten years.

老

老番推薦達人2026-03-28

Netflix's intervention has indeed changed a lot. Their funding has given opportunities to works that were previously impossible to adapt into animation.

二

二次元理財師2026-03-29

From a financial perspective: The cost of producing one season of an anime is approximately 200-300 million yen. Whether or not to proceed depends on how this investment can be recouped.

深

深夜動畫部2026-03-28

Sometimes, an anime adaptation is just meant to "advertise" the original work. That's why some series only get one season and nothing more.

動

動畫產業研究員2026-03-28

Industry researcher here to answer: Manga sales are an important factor, but not the only one. The commercial potential of the IP (figures, games) is equally important.

考

考古學家阿賢2026-03-28

This "advertising theory" explains a lot of mysteries. No wonder some adaptations stop at a certain point.

動

動畫考古博士2026-03-28

In history, some works were animated because of specific sponsors/financiers. Business relationships are very complicated.

季

季番雷達站2026-03-28

Recent trends: Netflix and Crunchyroll's exclusive deals have changed the entire landscape. Platforms have become the new "financial backers."

荃

荃灣宅男日記2026-03-29

Thanks for the insight! I finally understand why the manga I like hasn't been adapted into an anime yet. Turns out there are so many commercial considerations.

芙

芙莉蓮推し2026-03-28

Good question! The production committee is usually composed of publishers, animation studios, record labels, toy manufacturers, and so on. The interests of all parties must be taken into account.