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For nearly two years, the show drifted into obscurity. Rumors circulated that it was completed but held back due to internal disagreements, testing issues, or strategic delays—possibly tied to Crunchyroll’s sale to Sony. Years went by, and discussions about High Guardian Spice waned, with fans and critics alike questioning whether it would ever see the light of day.
The company remained silent, fostering speculation that the series was a "shelfware," a project kept under wraps to avoid further controversy amid corporate shakeups. The expectations were low, but curiosity persisted, with some fans eager to see whether the show could stand on its own merits or simply become a casualty of corporate politics.