[Ryusei]

1. Too many haters I'd say (in ayu's case) in utada's case, no idea. Although the few videos where likes are enabled it really isn't that bad so... could also be smth else

2. A lot of japanese artists just have an own channel or the companies' channel where PVs get uploaded. In ayu's case her channel ayu and the official avex channel. Be glad avex doesn't region lock most things unlike sony lol. For example Nishino kana has a redundant Vevo channel where short PVs are uploaded but she has a region-locked channel where the same videos are uploaded + the more recent ones. idk it's just not needed. Just like how Kpop artists also don't have VEVO channels. If you're looking for a big selection of full PVs then jpopsuki.tv is your way to go ^^

3. Yup that's the reason.

4. Maybe that was just the format back then

5. Japan generally is a bit behind on this stuff. Most sales in japan still come from physical CDs which i personally also prefer lol but yeah maybe in 10 years? 5? hahaha

6. Most of the stuff on the clip box has been uploaded to youtube in full and official except for all the CMs of the singles and albums and the director's interview. The only PVs that weren't uploaded officially in full so far are all those after FIVE (which is the last release included in the clip box) idk what a good price would be I think for all the content the original price is fair enough lol Since japanese music releases tend to be on the pricey side.