CATDOLL: Why do otakus buy anime BDs? Uncensored and unedited is the way to go

We all know that in Japan, whether late-night animation can launch a second season in the future depends largely on how many animation BDs can be sold, so the sales of animation BDs are particularly important. Many manufacturers are also trying their best to promote their animation BDs, but due to the high price of animation BDs and the increasing number of free platforms in the Internet era, Japanese animation BDs are becoming increasingly difficult to sell. So in this social context, why do those otakus who still insist on buying animation BDs buy them?

“I just think animation is interesting”

The reason why this group of otakus buy BDs is very simple: buy them if you like them, and they will pay for them as long as they like the works. This BD purchasing concept based on their own preferences occupies the majority of BD buyers, because every BD purchase represents their support for the animation, which increases the possibility of this animation having a sequel.

"Pursue no code and no repair" faction

Most of the otakus of this group are gentlemen, and the animations they follow are mostly erotic. However, due to Japan's advanced television broadcasting system, producers are required to impose some restrictions on some large-scale animations, while there are fewer regulations on BDs. Therefore, BDs have become a must-have side dish for gentlemen when they are still unsatisfied with their masturbation desires.

Those who want to watch the anime over and over again

This group of otakus are more hardcore, and after buying a BD, in addition to supporting the work, they will watch it repeatedly, carefully appreciate the ideas contained in the animation story, and analyze various painting details. This group of otakus can usually recommend works on the Internet with reason and evidence, but there are not many otakus of this group now.

"For the special" faction

Nowadays, BDs will be released in various limited editions, which will include the setting collection, art collection or limited props/characters of related games. In short, they will do everything they can to attract otaku to buy. Naturally, there will be otaku who will buy BDs for the bonuses. Nowadays, BDs usually randomly include different character bonuses in the works. Therefore, some otaku with collecting habits will buy multiple BDs in order to collect all the character bonuses. In addition, tickets for offline events of the animation will be randomly drawn and included with the BD. In order to get the tickets, some fanatical fans will buy a large number of BDs to increase their chances of winning.

In fact, these are the reasons. Why do I always feel that there are more and more animations that are closer to the second type? Even if the plot has nothing to do with selling sex, they always have to make some such scenes? However, otakus are more willing to buy it, so for the sake of sales, manufacturers can only cater to their preferences.