02-15-2004, 09:38 AM
Anime sales in the US has doubled in the past year, i consider that a definite jump into the mainstream. Manga has also grown extremely popular, i've watched stores grow from a tiny little shelf to entire bookcases full now complete with t-shirts and posters. I like the idea but some "otaku hardcore anime fans" think that their property is being overrun or whatever, but i don't think that. Hopefull anime becomes more and more popular so the domestic DVDs will become more and more cheaper.