This week, Hideaki Anno, known for his work in “Neon Genesis Evangelion”, “Shin Godzilla” and “Shin Kamen Rider”he was at an important meeting of the manga parliamentary group (manga 議連) in Japan. During your speech, The renowned director stressed that the anime industry has improved compared to the past, but also indicated the urgent need to file the historical material of the anime and form new creators to avoid delays that affect production.
«The file must be accelerated, we are losing valuable materials every day. We need to advance with this fast, not in years, but in months», Said Anno. However, what has caught the attention were his comments on working conditions in the anime industry. According to him, despite the difficulties of the past, now the situation is much better. He said that wages and work environment have improved significantly, and asked the media to stop focusing on the negative aspects of the industry.
But online reactions have been several, with many unvolved users that the improvement is evident. Some point out that the salaries that increased were those of directors and chiefs of animation, but the rest continues to gain little. «Maybe Anno says it because he never returned to work as an animator as such, he only speaks from his position»A user said.
And his position on the formation of new talents is also criticized. Although working conditions have improved, there are still exploitation problems and lack of resources. «The animators have to work extra hours without rest and, although some can win more, most keep fighting to survive”Another explained.
In addition, there are those who do not agree completely with Hideaki Anno, stating that he himself was part of the problem in the past and has now locked himself in his own bubble. «He always says that the industry is improving, but the reality is that it is still difficult for most”Another said. And of course, we could not ignore the white elephant in the room, then Hideaki Anno himself had declared some years ago that the anime industry was close to bankruptcy and disappearand now it seems that he is retracting his words.
In summary, although the director sounds optimistic from his position in the management chair, other people within the same industry do not feel that the improvements are as evident as he states. In fact, this morning we report that the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has already begun an investigation into the bad work practices that many producers would be applying with the animators. What do you think? Is the anime really in a better position, or Anno's promises are just an illusion for those who are already on top?
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