>>16309639The cost might be exaggerated, but its not far from being actually really expensive. Original songs costs a ton. Composers, Equipment, Writing, Instrument, Visual effects, and all the Artwork being used. not to mention how all the work are spread out in weeks or even months. Look at Watame's latest original song, "My song" has probably been in the works for more than 4 months. compare it to towa's Brilliant cover or matsuri's Chichin Pui Pui cover which doesnt cost as much.