In the early 90s, Japan suffered a devastating economic recession that went on for decades. The effects of this recession were not lost on the anime industry.
While some studios struggled during this time, others flourished. This affected what manga was adapted into anime productions and studios increased outreach into western markets.
Thisvthattv explores how the world of anime was reshaped in their special documentary series. I’d highly recommend you give this a watch and subscribe to this channel: