Kazuma Miki , the legendary editor of Sword Art Online , offered realistic reflections on the current market. According to him, the era where publishers held absolute power over authors is over. In the past, talent contests served as the sole filter for successful works.
However, the landscape has changed drastically with platforms like Shosetsuka ni Narou and Kakuyomu . Today, writers publish independently and gain legions of fans without initial professional assistance; therefore, Miki states that editors and producers have become "unnecessary" if they do not offer clear and tangible value to the creator.
Furthermore, the founder of Straight Edge admits that he constantly lives under pressure. Meanwhile, publishers are now fiercely competing to recruit authors who already shine on social media. Therefore, the power dynamic has reversed. Currently, professionals need to prove their worth to avoid being discarded by the artists themselves. Ultimately, this intensified competitiveness defines the future of light novels and their adaptations.
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Source: Dengeki Online