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Some insiders believe that “High Guardian Spice” was a test case—an experiment in diversity-focused marketing that may have failed to generate positive feedback. Whether this played a role in the show's current status remains speculation, but its absence from recent releases and updates hints at trouble.
The Broader Industry Context and Possible Reasons
The hosts explore various theories regarding the show's fate. Could external corporate interference be involved? There are rumors that AT&T (which previously owned Crunchyroll) might be involved in pulling back from original productions to sell or restructure the platform.