I grew up in the mid-1990s. It wasn't until 1996, 1996-1998 (I think) that I started going into anime.
It all started with Dragon Ball Z being aired on Cartoon Network. It's been more than a decade since 2000. And it was the introduction of anime at a mainstream level in Britain.
Everyone in the UK knows what DBZ is if they don't like it.
And with the right DBZ being broadcast was Pokemon, of course.
Start following Digimon, Yugioh, Beyblade, Naruto, and more.
There have been before, but most of these anime stand out.
That's where the marketing of anime ends in the mainstream media
Back in the day, the channel had 'some' animations. But it wasn't as big as the Cartoon Network.
And back – other MAINSTREAM media favorites like the BBC, ITV, and others have ignored anime for years.
It's seen as a 'weird' thing no one should look at because if you do – you're weird by nature.
There must be something wrong with the favorite 'you.'
Even as the BBC reached its peak a few years ago, anime promotes pedophilia and all kinds of nonsense in public.
The BBC has also written silly articles about the animosity of the anime and the issues that arise from it, promoting it and how it relates to Japanese culture.
I wouldn't be surprised if other mainstream media outlets in the UK did the same. Either in silence behind closed doors or openly like the BBC.
No one in the UK wants to broadcast public anime.
The only companies that promote anime in the UK when all is said and done are anime companies or websites within the UK.
- Masayuki.
- Animex (before they close).
- Animals.
- MVM Entertainment.
- Anime Limited
- Anime UK News (website).
- Mecha Company (explicitly).
And something else.
Crunchyroll doesn't mention it (and why it understands that) or any of the big American anime companies.
No news outlets, such as the BBC UK, News Telegraph, MEN, Birmingham News, The Sun, etc., can give daylight to anime. Especially if the company is a streaming or TV service.
Coverage is low.
But that may begin to change.
Anime Trends Graph UK.
The rise of the anime's popularity is undeniable and flew between the 0's and 2000s. Worldwide.
Since then, it has grown, dominated, reached more audiences, and touched more people. It is still being neglected and rejected as it is irrelevant and not worth anyone's time.
That is normal when something is unconventional and different.
Still …
The channel has recently announced to air 100 breaths of air of anime on their channel.
And they will be streaming 100 hours of animation content.
Here is a list of upcoming animations on Channel Two on British TV:
- Cowboy babe.
- Durarara !!
- Cardcaptor Sakura.
- Philosophy of Escaflowne.
- Megalo box
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Origin.
- Dragon Dentist.
- Charlotte.
- Tokyo solution.
- Inuyasha.
And it looks like Kill La Kill and Guren Lagaan are coming after the channel's service.
The channel is not the largest mainstream media channel in the UK. Or not even the most popular.
The BBC and others take that crown.
But the fact is that in 2014 the channel is broadcasting anime, a good step forward. This could push other channels to consider the anime and give it a chance. At least explore anime a little more with an open mind. And consider it relevant when performing to a UK audience.
As things stand now – the UK doesn't have as much anime coverage (except for websites, conventions, and so on). Something that doesn't have a large audience, to begin with.
The anime industry is now valued at 9 1.9.9 billion
The anime industry has been growing for the past two years, at least as far as the 'numbers' go.
Things are looking up.
The Association of Japanese Animators recently praised the industry based on its development. Based on 201's performance.
There are big jumps that can be noticed. Anime is now valued at 9 1.9.9 billion. Or 2.118 trillion yen. As you can see from the graph, this trend has been growing over the years. The anime industry's value has increased yearly since 2013-2013.
Thanks to its many thefts, streams, and growing acceptance of worldwide anime.
Direct events such as conventions increased the industry's value by 223%, with about 10%.
Surprisingly, more – Home Videos (DVD) dropped by 2% after I mentioned it. Anime merchandise has also dropped, which I predicted, by 4.4% overall.
It's good to see that streaming has an effect, but this fight continues and has yet to come!