Jisogi Anime Studio Tycoon Review | Build Your Own Anime Studio

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Ryan takes a deep dive into Jisogi Anime Studio Tycoon from Esper Game Studio and Good Games Publishing. In this worker placement game, players run their own anime studio, managing staff, crafting anime productions, chasing trends, securing merchandise deals, and balancing debt while trying to build the most successful studio. This review covers how the 1.5 version plays, including the production, release, and upkeep phases, the different staff members, anime creation system, trends, debt, networking cards, and the ways your staff choices can shape your strategy. Ryan also breaks down what works well and where Jisogi could use some improvements, including the game's theme, staff abilities, trend system, artwork, board design, opportunity cards, networking cards, solo mode, and end-game scoring. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction to Jisogi Anime Studio Tycoon 00:19 What's New in Version 1.5 00:27 The Anime Studio Theme 00:43 How the Worker Placement Works 01:18 The Three Game Phases 01:52 Player Boards and Staff Members 02:24 Staff Types and Worker Actions 03:11 Strategy Spaces and Debt 04:17 Dead Inside vs. Gangki Staff 05:33 Crafting Your Anime 06:10 Trends and Releasing Anime 07:06 Popularity, Rewards, and Merchandise 07:41 Upkeep and End-Game Scoring 08:30 Ryan's Overall Thoughts 10:13 What Jisogi Does Well 11:19 Artwork and Staff Abilities 12:20 Debt and Risk-Reward 12:56 Crafting and Pitching Your Anime 13:21 End-Game Scoring 14:25 Areas for Improvement 14:43 Artwork and Board Design 16:14 Scoring and Board Interaction 17:01 Opportunity Cards 17:27 Networking Cards 18:48 Final Thoughts and Expansion Ideas 20:02 Overall Review Don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more board game reviews, overviews, gameplay, and tabletop content from Tantrum House. And learn more about us at: https://TantrumHouse.com