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Warner Brothers and Cartoon Network Dive Into Western-Produced Anime: What It Means for the Industry
In a move that signals a significant shift in the animation landscape, Warner Brothers Animation and Cartoon Network are stepping into the world of anime production, aiming to create their own original anime content domestically. This development comes shortly after the studios sold off Crunchyroll, one of the most prominent anime streaming platforms, which had been producing popular originals like X-Arm and High Guardian Spice. The decision to produce their own anime now raises questions about the future of anime as a global phenomenon and how Western studios are positioning themselves within that space.