‘Even Now, I Don’t Know Why It Became Such A Hit’: Angel Beats! Creator Jun Maeda Reflects On Anime’s Success
As Angel Beats! approaches its 15th anniversary, Jun Maeda, the creator behind the anime, recently admitted that he still doesn’t understand why the series became such a hit.
In a recent interview with Comic Natalie, Maeda discussed the ongoing collaboration between Angel Beats! and his current project, the RPG Heaven Burns Red.
When asked about his current view on Angel Beats!, he admitted that the series holds a different place in his heart compared to fans.
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“To me, Angel Beats! is nothing more than a past hit, made possible with the support of those around me,” he shared. “I think its success was exactly as the producers at the time envisioned. Since I was on the receiving end of their production efforts, even now, I don’t know why it became such a hit.”
While Maeda professed little...
In a recent interview with Comic Natalie, Maeda discussed the ongoing collaboration between Angel Beats! and his current project, the RPG Heaven Burns Red.
When asked about his current view on Angel Beats!, he admitted that the series holds a different place in his heart compared to fans.
Related:
Toxic Comments From Fans Forced Jun Maeda To Quit Writing
“To me, Angel Beats! is nothing more than a past hit, made possible with the support of those around me,” he shared. “I think its success was exactly as the producers at the time envisioned. Since I was on the receiving end of their production efforts, even now, I don’t know why it became such a hit.”
While Maeda professed little...
- 1/3/2025
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
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