They ask to stop making anime remakes
2024-07-18

In an anonymous forum in Japan, a controversial opinion has become a trend on social networks. The statement, which harshly criticizes remakes of classic anime, has generated extensive debate and discussion among internet users. The opinion expresses:
- Can't we stop making remakes of old anime? Before the premiere they generate conversation, but once they start, they are not talked about. Middle-aged people have a large social media presence, but they don't contribute financially. It is a mistake to think that these 'lords' and 'ladies' have money, since many of them belong to the recession generation and have no resources.
- Instead of pleasing them, we should create new content for young people. And if adults can't keep up, let them fall behind and be eliminated. The economy will improve if we eliminate this 'old blood'. We must start excluding older adults from otaku content.

This opinion arose in the context of several remakes of classic anime that have been announced or aired recently, such as "Urusei Yatsura", "Ranma 1/2", and "Rurouni Kenshin". These remakes have tried to capture both new generations and fans of the old guard, but according to some users, they have not managed to maintain interest in the long term.
And of course, the community did not take long to debate about it:
- "Unlike gamers, anime otakus don't usually ask for remakes. Generally, censorship makes them boring."
- "First of all, it's not that they've failed miserably."
- "Remakes end up being outdated and don't attract new fans. Old fans get nostalgic and in the end fail ."
- "Actually, there are few remakes that have been a success, why are they so insistent on making remakes?"
- "They were novel and fun in their time."
- "Those who ask to remake bad anime are not anime otakus, but fans of the source material."
- "The remake of Urusei Yatsura disappointed me because of how Ataru treats Lum. As a child I loved it, but now I can't stand it."
- "I'm not asking for a new Nausicaä, but how about a Laputa led by Makoto Shinkai?"
- "Otakus aren't asking for it. The industry is desperate for lack of ideas and is committing suicide with these remakes."
- "I've never heard anyone ask for a Rayearth remake."
- "Those who want remakes imagine new versions with a much higher quality than the original. But the reality is that remakes usually have low budgets and a mediocre team. They should learn now."
- "The remake of Urusei Yatsura is visually appealing, but everything else is too dated. I didn't see much of Ranma, so maybe I'll enjoy it."
- "Instead of making new anime, they should broadcast the classics. I watched an old episode of Sazae-san the other day and it was so funny. But then the animators would be out of work."
- "I haven't seen such a silly bait in a long time... It seems difficult to live being so ignorant..."
Source: Yaraon!