pretty sure they've been (absolutely justly) outselling Western comics by 10 or more times for years
Obviously. The top of the manga industry is an absolutely cut-throat business. They don't hesitate to weed out non-sellers and are extremely dispassionate in doing so. Even niche markets are internally competitive.
The comic industry that actively works against its audiences and disregards sales is supposed to be comparable? No chance.
Obviously. The top of the manga industry is an absolutely cut-throat business. They don't hesitate to weed out non-sellers and are extremely dispassionate in doing so. Even niche markets are internally competitive.
The comic industry that actively works against its audiences and disregards sales is supposed to be comparable? No chance.