CATDOLL: Did "Bakuon" drive up motorcycle sales? The opposite is true

The new April anime "Bakuon!" is based on the theme of motorcycle riding. Generally speaking, with the popularity of the animation, the sales of its peripheral products will also increase. However, according to the latest financial report, the sales of motorcycles in Japan have dropped sharply.

According to the motorcycle financial report of the Japan Federation of Light Vehicle Associations in May, motorcycle sales actually decreased by 15.8% (4,010 units) compared to the same month last year, and performance continued to decline. Among them, industry giants such as Yamaha and Honda encountered the most severe freezing point in history. It is worth noting that in April this year, the new animation "Bakuon Girls" with the theme of motorcycle girls was broadcast, which was very popular among the Japanese otaku group. Even so, motorcycle sales are still very bleak.

"National Federation of Light Vehicle Associations" May financial report

Even the popular new show "Bakuon!" failed to boost sales, so what is the reason? According to discussions among netizens, the high tax rate is the culprit. In Japan, a motorcycle priced at 1 million yen has a consumption tax of 80,000 yen, which is a terrifying number. In addition, compared to motorcycles, more people choose to drive cars as a means of commuting, and not everyone is interested in motorcycles. At the same time, maintenance costs, modification costs and miscellaneous expenses also have constraints. Unless you are a motorcycle enthusiast, ordinary people will not invest too much money just to be cool.

Promotional image for the new October anime "Longriders"

In October this year, a new animation with the theme of "bicycle girls" "Longriders" will be broadcast. So what impact will this animation have on the sales of racing bicycles? Let's wait and see.

"Bakuon" is adapted from a manga by Japanese manga artist Mitsumoto Mina. The story tells the story of high school student Sakura Hane who became interested in motorcycles because climbing uphill on the road was too tiring, and accidentally started a motorcycle club; "Longriders" is a manga created by Daishi Miyake, telling the story of five female college students' competitive cycling.