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FromFate/Stay NighttoDemon Slayer, Ufotable has produced some of the most high-end anime in the industry. As an esteemed studio, it has earned accolades and awards for its brilliant and impeccable animation.
On top of that, it has set a precedent for other animation studios in more ways than one. But most specifically, it pertains to its finesse and quality, which could amp upGenshin Impactanime. But there’s a caveat to that as well.
Of late, the U.S.A.’s TikTok ban has inversely affected the gaming industry. This also applies to HoYoverse games whose demographic is severely affected by this decision. Nevertheless, it had gamers foaming at the mouth on the Internet.
But what’s even worse is that it would negatively affect the animation studio. Its animated adaptation of the HoYo game would add insult to injury with the game’s “alleged” ban. What remains is uncertainty when it comes to its future project.
X users respond to HoYoverse Games’ ban in the U.S.A
AlthoughZenless Zone ZeroandHonkai: Star Railare two different games, they share a glaring similarity. Both are gacha games produced by the same developerHoYoverse. In layman’s language, gacha games have a variety of weapons and items. These can be further used for transactions.
It is based on the Japanese system of gachapon machines that were all the rage in the 1960s. These usually were operated on coins and would give off a rare item in exchange for coins. But there’s more to it than meets the eye.
Gacha games have a sense of charm and appeal to them. Rather, they’re addictive and enthralling in their concept. The rarity and ambiguity of the items enmeshed with themultiplayer and RPG conceptsmake it rather novel and unique.
Conversely, though, its growing popularity may have caused a stir in the political spheres. While censorship and curbs have become a norm of society it has inadvertently affected art and creative spaces. This also applies to the beloved gacha games.
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While the U.S. banned TikTok, the censorship and crackdown are branching out into the gaming sphere. This is how most usersresponded toHoYoverse games being reportedly banned on X.
‘Hoyoverse Gacha’ has been banned in the U.S. due to the TikTok ban.pic.twitter.com/7LLp0jsXCN
imagine investing this much time and energy to improve their idk? maybegun controleducation systemtax, rent, salariesi can go on but w/ebut nah ahh moment, lets ban tiktok and Hoyoverse
I can’t do my dailies 😭😭💀pic.twitter.com/HcvZwJHt4N
what a good day to not be american
If they banned genshin impact this would unironically start a Cold War between China and USA
The clampdown had most gamers in high dudgeon and for the right reasons. Their emotional investment was frittered away amidst the trivial political matters. This also applies to their progress, achievements, and so on.
While the anger and frustration are justified, this further concerns the franchise’s future. Most specifically, it has to do withGenshin Impactand its animated adaptation.
Ufotable and the future ofGenshin Impactanime
Over the yearsUfotablehas set a benchmark in the animation industry through its impeccable work. WithMugen Train, it carved its niche as a top-notch animation studio. The film was a trailblazing success in more ways than one.
Apart from that, it stands as one of the highest-grossing Japanese films of all time. But that was not all, considering the praise it received fromHayao Miyazaki himself. It would be an understatement to say that it is a big feat in itself. But we have barely scratched the surface with this one.
WithGenshin Impact’salleged ban in the U.S.A., it would inadvertently affect its anime. While the animated adaptation was announced in 2022, its hype died down afterward. This also has to do withDemon Slayer’sgrowing popularityas a profitable project.
And though the game is facing a major crackdown, its future is hanging by a thread. This also ties well with the anime and its uncertainty amidst the current scenario.
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By and by, the curbs have immensely affected gamers and the anime community severely. And while political agenda is in the play, it has rained on everyone’s parade in the worst possible way.
Himanshi Jeswani
Anime Writer
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
