Anime companies in danger? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

FaderMonkey · 06-03-2004, 07:09 AM

Has anyone else heard anything about this? I'm pretty new to watching it, but it's scary that just as I discover anime it could die soon:

http://www.showbizdata.com/contacts/..._OF_EXTINCTION

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from ShowBizData.com:

Japanese animation companies, particularly those performing subcontracting work, are facing an increasing threat of extinction as studios cut back on their animation budgets and turn to overseas competitors in South Korea and China where labor costs are lower, the Asahi Shimbun reported today (Wednesday). The newspaper pointed out that experienced animators are working for salaries of less than $500 a month and have to depend on parents for support. It quoted one 26-year-old as saying, "Sometimes I want to give up-I never imagined it would be like this." Koichi Murata, president of Oh Productions, which has turned out several hit films employee the "anime" style, told the newspaper: "Unless something is done, Japanese anime will be ruined."

WarWagon · 06-03-2004, 07:14 AM

Cheapokemon?

Charlatan · 06-03-2004, 07:15 AM

Anime isn't going to die unless the market for those buying it goes away.

This is just another story of outsourcing. India now holds many jobs that were once done in the US. They can do it cheaply. Korean and Chinese animaters work cheaper than Japanese ones...

Rubyee · 06-03-2004, 07:47 AM

But then it isn't anime. It would be oraime, or Chanime.

Charlatan · 06-03-2004, 08:08 AM

Anime is a style that originated in Japan but is made all over the world... The creators are still Japanese, the scripts... Japanese... It is just the "grunt" work that will be done elsewhere.

Many Hollywood Blockbuster special effects are done in Canada, New Zealand and elsewhere... They are then inserted elsewhere. Hell many American films are shot entirely in other countries... They are still American produced.

06-03-2004, 07:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	Anime isn't going to die unless the market for those buying it goes away. This is just another story of outsourcing. India now holds many jobs that were once done in the US. They can do it cheaply. Korean and Chinese animaters work cheaper than Japanese ones... __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

06-03-2004, 07:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rubyee I'm baaaaack!	But then it isn't anime. It would be oraime, or Chanime. __________________ You don't know from fun.

06-03-2004, 08:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	Anime is a style that originated in Japan but is made all over the world... The creators are still Japanese, the scripts... Japanese... It is just the "grunt" work that will be done elsewhere. Many Hollywood Blockbuster special effects are done in Canada, New Zealand and elsewhere... They are then inserted elsewhere. Hell many American films are shot entirely in other countries... They are still American produced. __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

06-03-2004, 07:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
WarWagon Loser	Cheapokemon?