Part 13/13:
In Conclusion
High Guardian Spice stands as a cautionary tale—an ambitious project built on good intentions of diversity and representation, but undermined by misaligned audience expectations, poor execution, and industry mismanagement. Its limited success and the surrounding scandal highlight the risks of projects driven more by political messaging than storytelling quality, especially when audiences feel they’re being misled over the true nature of the content they’re supporting.
As the dust settles, it’s clear that High Guardian Spice will be remembered—not for its storytelling, but for what it reveals about the challenges and pitfalls of modern animation in an increasingly politicized industry.