Like pretty much every other filmmaking medium, anime is usually not very diverse, and when they do include characters of color, the characters usually look cartoonish and culturally outdated. The high-school setting is key in this, as ultimately it doesn't matter much that the girls aren't making huge profits, because they are still girls, their focus is on the craft and their passion. The conditions may be horrible, but the anime has a clear answer as to why anyone would put themselves through these conditions: because of the joy in bringing your wildest dreams to life and seeing other people captivated by the art you've made. While this isn't entirely new in anime, Eizouken puts a twist on the story by always putting humor and a love for the craft front and center.
Over at Polygon, Kambole Campbell wrote about how Yuasa and his team portray the physical toll of working in animation, with shots of Mizusaki's hands covered in cuts and bandages for working days and nights to accomplish even a couple of minutes of animation, while often using Kanamori to convey how the low pay rates and lack of time often result in having to cut corners and compromise your vision.
At times, Eizouken feels like Silicon Valley for animators, showing us the entire arduous journey of trying to make money out of personal interests or dreams, all while never shying away from the very real hardships involved in trying to make it in the industry.
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