Anime’s Pay Divide Runs Between Studios That Take Risks and Those That Don’t, Says Tokyo Festival Advisor
Japan’s anime industry is in better shape overall, but gaps in pay and conditions are opening up largely between studios prepared to put their own capital…
Variety reports: Japan’s anime industry is in better shape overall, but gaps in pay and conditions are opening up largely between studios prepared to put their own capital on the line and those that are not, according to Fujitsu Ryota, programming advisor for the Tokyo International Film Festival’s Animation section.
“Given the high level of creativity demonstrated.
This entertainment story centres on Japan. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Anime’s Pay Divide Runs, Studios That Take and Tokyo Festival Advisor.
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