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Another theory suggests potential corporate acquisitions—such as Sony or Warner Media—might influence the project's future. Some industry insiders speculate that Warner could possibly integrate Crunchyroll into HBO Max alongside other content, which might explain the apparent deprioritization of projects like “High Guardian Spice.”
Additionally, many titles announced around the same time—as previews and placeholders—are now active, except for “High Guardian Spice.” This discrepancy indicates the series may have been discarded or delayed indefinitely.