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Some industry insiders believe this was a calculated attempt to use the show's platform to push particular social agendas. The critics assert that High Guardian Spice was pitched as a "diversity showcase," akin to a behind-the-scenes talk about inclusion rather than a traditional animated series aimed at entertainment.
Further fueling the debate, promotional materials often lacked details about the plot, with some speculating that the project was a "backdoor pilot" designed to gauge market interest or serve as a test case for Western-style animated content more aligned with Cartoon Network than traditional anime.