Crafting Consensus in Anime's Writer's Room.

This article examines the process of script development in the anime industry, with a specific focus on the collaborative environment known as the writer's room. The author draws on participant observation of two anime series to explore the social dynamics and consensus-building involved in script development. The article emphasizes the importance of stakeholder consensus and the influence of negotiated social values and relationships in shaping scripts. It also discusses the roles of producers, studio staff, and writers in the script development process. Overall, the article provides insights into the complexities and challenges of script development in the anime industry. [Extracted from the article]