Akihiro Togawa

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Noted: says the genre is seen as niche despite a growing market · 2026-09-02
Noted: cites Global Market Statics data putting the 2024 SRPG market at about $1.2 billion, with a 2026 estimate near $1.3 billion · 2026-09-02
Noted: argues the barrier is perceived learning cost, slow tempo, and a 'looks hard' image · 2026-09-02
Noted: argues the genre's real bottleneck is internal perception, not market demand · 2026-09-02

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Sep 2

HUNDRED LINE Director Says SRPGs Are Hard to Pitch in Planning Meetings

Togawa, who worked on the SRPG portion of HUNDRED LINE, says the genre is seen as niche despite a growing market. He cites Global Market Statics data putting the 2024 SRPG market at about $1.2 billion, with a 2026 estimate near $1.3 billion, and notes Fire Emblem: Three Houses sold 3.8 million copies. The barrier, he argues, is perceived learning cost, slow tempo, and a "looks hard" image that keeps SRPGs from passing internal approval.