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The global demand for anime has drawn Hollywood into the fray, with studios and streaming platforms vying for rights. Notably, the creator of Gantz, Hiroyuki Oku, publicly stated that he refuses to create any new anime until Hollywood returns the rights to his series—that Hollywood's contracts often tie up rights for years, preventing creators from progressing with new projects.
This phenomenon is not isolated. Industry insiders confirm that Hollywood and streaming services frequently purchase rights to manga and anime properties, often locking creators into long-term contracts that prevent them from adapting their works independently. These rights issues can last for many years, with studios reluctant to produce new content until these legal matters are resolved.