Anime & Manga
Why the Studio Rarely Owns the Show
A publisher, a TV station, a label and a toy maker each buy a share of an anime. The studio that draws it usually holds none, and that decides sequels.
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Anime & Manga
The Money Behind a Single Episode
One episode passes through a committee, a studio and a dozen subcontractors before it streams. Who funds it, who owns it, and why schedules slip.