The biggest failing isn't that there are scanlations and fansubs, studies have been made of the impact of downloads that reveal that they actually boost sales (they do, however, hurt rentals). Companies like Tokyopop have, however, been investing very heavily in poorly received titles and poor management for quite some time now. For every good series that makes it into English, a dozen are overlooked in favor of knockoffs and B-list stuff.
The Korean market is also completely overlooked. (I firmly believe that if someone picked up titles like Immortal Regis, Cavalier of the Abyss and Veritas they would sell like HOTCAKES in the States.)
- Grumpy Uncle Gearhead
The Korean market is also completely overlooked. (I firmly believe that if someone picked up titles like Immortal Regis, Cavalier of the Abyss and Veritas they would sell like HOTCAKES in the States.)
- Grumpy Uncle Gearhead