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>According to Representative [Rossy] Ogawa, regarding Stardom's current state:
>'I'm aware of it, but it feels like things have become too segmented, and maybe there's no longer an absolute top figure. Pro wrestling is fascinating because of the disparity, right? The charm comes from overcoming that gap. But if everything is averaged out and anyone can win or lose... it's like sumo wrestling, isn't it? The Yokozuna is the strongest, and that's what makes it interesting.' Hearing this from a veteran with 47 years in the industry left me truly impressed.
And here's the counterpoint:
>-- What sparked your thoughts?
>[Taro] Okada: I was talking with Mr. Torishima (Kazuhiko), who is a Bushiroad outside director and former editor-in-chief of Weekly Shonen Jump. He said, 'Stardom nowadays feels like a weekly manga magazine.' Weekly Shonen Jump doesn't just rely on massive titles like Dragon Ball or One Piece. They create a situation where every manga is interesting. If you depend too much on a single standout series and that series ends, sales drop. So the strategy is to give the next generation a chance. When a breakout series emerges, it exerts an unstoppable force and becomes a monster hit. The idea is to prepare a lot of promising works and increase the chances of something explosive happening. I found that perspective insightful.
After all, Rossy Ogawa's 'one-top' theory is like putting all eggs in one basket, while Okada's Weekly Jump approach offers a more balanced and sustainable path forward + a more fulfilling experience for fans to see their favorites get a chance to shine.
