How These JRPGs Broke Into the Mainstream (& Why It Worked)

Why do some JRPGs explode into the mainstream while others stay niche? 🎮💭 In this episode, we break down what helped series like Persona and Final Fantasy reach a wider audience, and why other great JRPGs don’t always get the same level of attention. We dive into the role of marketing, budgets, and publisher strategy, along with how timing, accessibility, and overall presentation can shape a game’s reach 💬Let us know in the comments: Which JRPGs do you think deserved more mainstream recognition? ✨ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join the JRPG conversation with us every week! ========================================= Timestamp: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:40 Popular series and lesser known games 00:05:18 Did FF7 come out at the perfect time?? 00:19:45 Marketing JRPGs 00:33:48 Appealing to a global audience ========================================= Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @jrpg_pursuit   A podcast for all things JRPG! If you're not already, consider becoming a member of the channel - you'll get access to our exclusive Discord to hang out with likeminded people, and at the Pursuer level, you'll also get the Aftershow (4+ additional hours of content every month!). Emily: YouTube: @orbalology X: x.com/orbalology Bluesky: orbalology.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/orbalology Branden: YouTube: @JustTheGems X: x.com/_justthegems Bluesky: justthegems.net Instagram: instagram.com/_justthegems Abdallah: YouTube: @DallahGames X: x.com/dallahgames Bluesky: dallahgames.bsky.social Instagram: instagram.com/dallahgames