Why do some fans act like Perfume is done for good and not just taking a hiatus? Am I missing something?
So many bands and artists took years long breaks and came back to be active (Utada Hikaru comes to mind) but for some reason I see the fandom (at least the international one, I'm not sure if the Japanese fans share the same thoughts) assuming that the girls most likely will not come back/disband?
And I just don't get it. Perfume were always very passionate about what they do, they don't seem to be pressured by their label or staff to constantly release and succeed and just enjoy their careers on their own terms and have some freedom (like when Nocchi collabed with Shiina Ringo) and I just don't see a major reason for them to never return since the environment they were in seemed much better than a standard idol industry and the fact that they're respected veterans.
Sure, they might not be back if they don't feel like it or are not ready and that's fine, but I personally find it unlikely that it's gonna be forever.
But yeah, just asking because I see this attitude on various platforms (last.fm, facebook fan groups) not just on the subreddit lol