>>11257325Yeah I'd heard that too, but I honestly don't believe that's as big a barrier as some believe. I think if you just had one, REALLY GENUINELY good TF anime, it could get past that stigma and bring it back in the public consciousness again in that same way Gridman did. Problem's just that Takara doesn't seem super interested as of yet. Maybe some day...
Also I'll just add, being seen as kiddie isn't the absolute worst thing. As you said, Brave and Shinkalion are both seen in a similar way but they still rule and deliver quality mecha action. The whole goal is to sell toys, at the end of the day
