Despite the original manga already being completed, the "Quintessential Quintuplets" series has been scheduled for a third anime season and a theatrical release in 2023. Are you still enjoying this series even after the manga has concluded? Generally, once an anime series has concluded, it becomes difficult to further develop it, so it typically ends in the same way. However, this series has continued to develop to this day, utilizing various methods such as expanding previously unaired storylines and releasing theatrical versions, making it an extremely long-lasting piece of content. It has undoubtedly become a historic romantic comedy anime, attracting much more attention than other anime works. However, many mysteries remain as to why this series has been able to sustain such huge popularity. So, in this article, we'll analyze from various angles why the "Quintessential Quintuplets" series has become such a long-lasting piece of content.
A third anime season has been released despite the series already being completed!
First of all, perhaps to draw attention to this work, the decision has been made to release a third season of the anime even though the original manga is complete. The popularity of an anime work is based on the original manga, so a work that loses its main pillar, the original, is essentially destined to taper off.
An Unusual Development
However, despite the original manga being complete and the anime series being completed with the movie, it has been decided that a new anime series will be produced in 2023. This is an unusual development that would not normally occur in an anime series.
The second season of the anime ended up being rushed
Perhaps the decision to produce a third season of this anime was due to the somewhat rushed development of the second season?
Was it a response to fan demand? ?
In order to rush the conclusion of this series, many popular episodes from the original manga were cut, leaving many fans unable to see the anime adaptations of popular episodes they were looking forward to.
An incredibly polished original work
The reason why so many fans have emerged is undoubtedly because the original work was so polished. The story unfolds with each volume, revealing the mystery of which of the quintuplets will become the bride, the emotional changes of each quintuplet, and various episodes and incidents. Furthermore, the ending brings a vivid conclusion to the story, tying up numerous plot threads scattered throughout the story.
The original manga also concludes with 14 volumes
As such, the original manga for this series concludes in just 14 volumes, a rather short time for a popular series. The series ended with the heat still lingering.
A Perfectly Timed End
However, the reality is that continuing a story for the duration of its popularity is not the optimal progression for the work. This is because the number of volumes required to depict the process necessary to reach the best conclusion for a work never matches the length of time that the work remains popular. In that sense, there are many long-running works that were dragged down by fan popularity and did not have an ideal ending.
A Convenient Number of Volumes
In that light, this is one of the few works in which the author was able to conclude the story at the best possible time, without being swayed by fan popularity. The relatively short 14 volumes are also an ideal length for enjoying the story's appeal.
A Story That's Hard to Support a Sequel
However, because the story development of this work was so perfect, it became difficult to support a sequel after its conclusion.
If the story development is perfect, what happens afterwards becomes unnecessary...
Generally, romantic comedies end once the hero and heroine are united, and there's no further development. However, this work's story development structure is particularly good, so any further development would be unnecessary.
The Series' Enduring Popularity
As such, this series was able to achieve a clear goal and conclude without being swayed by fan popularity. While this may have made further sequels difficult, it ultimately became a high-quality work that fans will remember fondly for its long-running run without experiencing lulls. These are precisely the reasons why this series continues to enjoy enduring popularity.
Third Anime Season and Movie Release Announced
Perhaps in response to this continued fan popularity, the production team has decided to release the third anime season and a movie this year in 2023. While this is an unusual development for an anime series released so soon after the original work was completed, considering the unique characteristics of this work, as mentioned earlier, this development may not be a coincidence.
A Formidable Competitor Appears
However, even with its sustained popularity, the situation surrounding this work cannot be said to be 100% favorable. Given that some time has passed since its release, many other popular romantic comedies have emerged in the anime industry.
Can the former champion maintain its dignity?
It will be interesting to see how this work will compete against the rise of these ultra-popular titles. Considering this, the decision to diversify, not only through anime development but also through a theatrical release, suggests that the production team is hoping to secure profits by attracting the few remaining fans who have been seduced by these new titles to various media.
Why has this work had such a long lifespan?
Now that we've explained the longevity of this series and the anime industry surrounding it, let's delve deeper into why preparation for this work took so long.
Highly Refined Story
One of the reasons for this is the highly refined story, as mentioned at the beginning. This series was not extended over a long period of time, allowing the author relatively easy control, and I believe it was able to reach its ideal ending. The plot twists were resolved and the ending was satisfying for readers, resulting in a highly polished storyline and ultimately contributing to the series' long-lasting popularity.
High Recurrence Potential
Another reason for this series' long-lasting popularity is its high recurrence potential. While this series features five heroines, the focus shifts to different heroines at the beginning, middle, and end of each installment. As a result, each heroine's story unfolds multiple times, making the experience feel more like enjoying a series of short animations featuring each individual heroine, rather than a single, major animated feature.
Wankosoba-like fun
Because each episode is so easy to digest, viewers who were hoping to briefly recap the series often find themselves craving one more, one more, and enjoying the entire anime.
High Character Popularity
Furthermore, while all the characters in this series share a similar, cute appearance, each one has a distinct personality. This means that no matter what kind of viewer you are, there's always at least one character that strikes a chord with you, which I believe contributes to the series' long-lasting popularity.
A Wide Variety of Characters
The diverse range of heroines in the series is what makes it appealing to a wide audience, and that's why it's maintained such long-term popularity.
Summary
What did you think? This article explains why "The Quintessential Quintuplets" has maintained such popularity, despite the unusual development of an anime sequel being decided immediately after the conclusion of the original manga. There are a variety of external factors that can be cited, but the first and foremost reason is that it is a highly polished romantic comedy, and the creators were able to complete the work themselves, without being influenced by fan popularity. Nowadays, blockbuster productions have become the norm, and there is a tendency for works to drag on depending on fan popularity, but this work, which was able to end neatly even in such circumstances, can be said to be a highly polished work. It is precisely because it is a well-made romantic comedy that we hope anime fans in the future will continue to enjoy it. As it is such a work, please continue to keep an eye on the anime development of this work after the original work has concluded.
