Eh, I've read enough manga where the author does entire extra sections literally gushing over every section of the anime production, from VAs to how nice they were, for what would be mediocre products at the end. And they'd keep hyping it even after it was received so poorly, though less directly.
Japan might be better in many ways, but they are still human all the same. And considering them immune to basic nonsense like that is how we miss the subtle attempts at colonization.
Especially as, mangaka might be devoted to their craft, but they are usually socially awkward due to devoting themselves to their craft. Which means they are easily flattered and manipulated by people wanting from them. There are dozens of semi-biographical series about creating manga about how dumb most of them consider themselves and how often they get misled.
Eh, I've read enough manga where the author does entire extra sections literally gushing over every section of the anime production, from VAs to how nice they were, for what would be mediocre products at the end. And they'd keep hyping it even after it was received so poorly, though less directly.
Japan might be better in many ways, but they are still human all the same. And considering them immune to basic nonsense like that is how we miss the subtle attempts at colonization.
Especially as, mangaka might be devoted to their craft, but they are usually socially awkward due to devoting themselves to their craft. Which means they are easily flattered and manipulated by people wanting from them. There are dozens of semi-biographical series about creating manga about how dumb most of them consider themselves and how often they get misled.