Sometimes it's surprisingly profitable and sometimes it might not be made with the intent of being profitable (e.g. if it's trying to advertise a different product altogether, like toys or a video game or whatever)
>>14562If it's profitable why only 12 episodes. And if it's not profitable… why at-least 12 episodes? You'd think 6 is enough to determine, maybe even 3.
don't underestimate the power of coomers
It's downright silly to think they're intentionally forgettable.
>>14567Gotta fill airtime with something
>>14567Televised anime is rarely shorter than 12 episodes so maybe there are concerns with broadcasting or something.
>>14576How about the same 6 episodes, but twice? Ads require repetition if I've understood anything. You can put more budget into making the anime look good, and rather than stretch out a thin plot make a compelling 2 hour piece out of it. Making a rewatch more required if they rush things.
The forgettable anime I've watched are so forgettable that I've already forgot what they were
I think sometimes studio staff just want to play around for practice and to test ideas and just recycle them in a better package later.