Why Modern Anime Is Getting Shorter (And Is That a Good Thing?)
Noticed Anime Getting Shorter? Remember the days of 50-episode anime like Naruto, Bleach, or Fullmetal Alchemist that ran weekly for years? Fast forward to 2025, and many new anime are barely 12 episodes long — sometimes even fewer. You’re not imagining it. Modern anime is getting shorter, and this trend has been steadily growing. But…