Warner Bros. Discovery has made a big announcement that’s set to shake up the anime scene. Brace yourselves, because more anime is headed our way! According to a recent report by Variety, Warner Bros. Discovery is gearing up to ramp up its anime output, thanks to the soaring success of shows like Suicide Squad Isekai. And guess what? That’s just the tip of the iceberg.
The spotlight is now on Warner Bros. Japan, is the powerhouse behind hits like JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and Mob Psycho 100. Ever since its inception in 2011, this studio has been churning out one blockbuster after another. And now, they’re ready to take things up a notch.
James Gibbons, the bigwig over at Warner Bros. Discovery for Asia-Pacific, spilled the beans.
He revealed that while Warner Bros. Japan was already dishing out “five or ten” new series annually, so they’ve decided to kick it into high gear. Hold onto your hats, because they’re greenlighting more than ten new series every single year!
What’s the deal for anime aficionados like us? Well, get ready for a wild ride. With this expansion, Warner Bros. is doubling down on its investments in anime. That means more moolah pouring into both beloved franchises and fresh takes on existing IPs. In other words, we’re in for a whirlwind of creativity and innovation.
Get ready to go deep into new storylines and explore uncharted territories. Warner Bros. is all about pushing the boundaries and breaking new ground.
Warner Bros. Discovery’s Anime Expansion: A New Era of Creativity and Collaboration
James Gibbons, shedding light on Warner Bros. Discovery’s ambitious plans, highlighted the lucrative partnerships the company has forged with third parties through its original anime IPs.
He emphasized the company’s intention to collaborate with studios to adapt more projects, such as the DC Universe, akin to the successful venture with Suicide Squad Isekai.
“There is Japanese anime that comes from original IP. But there’s also anime that comes from elsewhere,”
Gibbons pointed out.
“And we’ve looked at our DC universe and said, ‘Can we take these characters and reinvent them in anime,’ which is not straightforward because you have to do it the right way. You have to work with the right studios to make it happen and to build your fan base.”
While the surge in anime production might raise concerns about quality, Gibbons reassured that Warner Bros. Discovery is meticulously selecting studios to reinvent each character.
Despite the increased output, the company is approaching the expansion with precision and care. We’ve already witnessed the fruits of this approach with successful adaptations like Suicide Squad Isekai, Rick and Morty: The Anime, and the forthcoming The Lord of the Rings movie. And there’s more excitement on the horizon.
At the end of the day, the surge in anime production means more experimentation. We can anticipate diverse interpretations of WB’s franchises and a resurgence of beloved anime from the past.
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