Active members of a prominent anime forum in Japan have voiced their concerns regarding the quality of anime productions, claiming that there has been a notable decline in quality during second seasons or subsequent installments. The analysis covers various aspects, from the content quality to animation style. At the same time, if one becomes overly worried about the creators or changes in production teams, it may impact the overall enjoyment and immersion in the storyline.
Among the many reasons cited, changes in creative teams, such as directors and scriptwriters, can significantly affect both the pacing and overall tone of a series. Furthermore, the transition to a new production studio is often identified as a primary factor impacting the visual quality of an anime. Fans have expressed particular concern over the lack of consistency in character design and animation style, which can negatively affect the overall viewing experience.
Another critical point of concern is the time gap between seasons, as extended breaks can lead to a loss of viewer engagement and emotional connection with the plot and characters. An excessively long wait can also lead to changes in technical quality and creativity, as the industry and trends can evolve during such a hiatus.
Despite these discussions reflecting subjective opinions, they highlight the crucial importance of maintaining continuity within the anime production process. Fans of the second seasons and subsequent installments hope to either maintain or surpass the quality established in the first part. Any discrepancies compared to these established benchmarks could lead to intense debates within the anime community.
Below are some comments from netizens regarding anime that have shown a notable decline in quality during their second seasons:
– Surely the second season of Urusei Yatsura has not met expectations.
– Tantei Opera Milky Holmes should be on this list.
– Unfortunately, I must mention Pop Team Epic; it was indeed a disappointment.
– Minami-ke, no longer raises any doubts.
– Zombieland Saga has been particularly disappointing as it has changed every season.
– Let’s be honest, Zombieland Saga, nothing to praise here.
– There are no more doubts; it’s definitely Kemono Friends.
– The Rising of the Shield Hero and Goblin Slayer, two great series, have lost their initial charm with their sequels.
– The second season of Goblin Slayer was a complete letdown.
– Shadow House was entirely disappointing.
– Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, I genuinely feel bad saying this.
– Yakusoku no Neverland was quite shocking to see on this list.
– Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu, everything related to the second season was a total disaster.
– Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, The Rising of the Shield Hero, and Hataraku Maou-sama!, all three need significant improvements.
– Darker than Black’s first season ended beautifully, but the second season concluded poorly.
– Any work by Masahiko Oota tends to be overshadowed by series like Minami-ke!, Yuru Yuri, and Himouto! Umaru-chan.
– Osomatsu-san was quite unfortunate in its second season.
– Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon, introducing new characters has never been successful.
– Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu, the next installment was quite disappointing.
– Saihate no Paladin, Goblin Slayer, Log Horizon, all quite unfortunate by the end of the season.
