At the start of the season, many pegged Heavenly Delusion as spring's breakout hit. In fact, some argued that the show would follow in the footsteps of series like Spy x Family and go from unknown to the talk of the town overnight. However, while the series has received good reviews from fans and critics alike, it hasn't become the smash-hit many predicted it would be. One reason for this drop in interest is the show's launch issues, which dulled its impact. However, these issues can teach other distributors several crucial lessons.

Before release, it was announced that Heavenly Delusion would be streaming worldwide on Disney Plus, which caught the eye of many anime fans, as Disney Plus is a prominent player in the streaming space, albeit one that isn't known for anime. However, when the show landed, people discovered that in America, the show was a Hulu exclusive. It...