The biggest problem is that the translation quality is not proportional to the price. The monthly fee has increased, but the subtitle quality hasn't improved.
From the perspective of a light novel translator: translation is a form of love. But I also understand the position of the copyright holders. It's not easy for either side.
It took me three years to go from zero to N2. Here is my study path: 1. Start with the Genki textbook to learn the basics (6 months). 2. Use Anki to memorize vocabulary (30 minutes daily). 3. Start wa
As an N1 holder: You don't actually need N1 to watch anime. For daily conversation (which is what most anime consists of), N3 is just about enough.
Has anyone read the original novel of "The Guardian of the Majo"? I've read it and it's so good. If the anime stays true to the original, it's bound to be popular.
It's the same for me with light novels... I have rows of unopened novels on my bookshelf. I buy them whenever I see a new release, but my reading speed can never keep up with my buying speed.
I started learning Japanese because I wanted to catch up on anime. It took me three years to go from zero to N2. My motivation was just wanting to watch raw episodes.
It took me three years to go from zero to N2. My path: Genki textbooks → Anki for vocabulary → Anime with Japanese subtitles → Raw content (no subtitles).