Thread: How big is anime in Japan

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The reality is that in Japan, anime is no where as big as most people think it is. The most successful anime series in Japan are a few limited family hour prime time shows. (e.g. Full Metal Alchemist, Mobile Suit Gundam Seed, One Piece, Bleach, Naruto, etc) Most of the series that are popular in the US Market (e.g. Cowboy Bebop, Berserk, Chobits, Elfin Lied, Full Metal Panic, Samurai Champloo) are anime series that are originally shown in the post-midnight time slots in Japan. (the same time slots that get the cheesy paid advertisment programs and B-grade Movies in the US market)

And this is a Anime topic, so it belongs in the Anime/Manga Forum... Moving...