The anime adaptation of Sakamoto Days has faced significant criticism regarding the quality of its animation. Many viewers compare various animation scenes with the panels from the manga, highlighting the stark contrast between the two mediums and questioning whether the adaptation is on par with the original work.
This is particularly evident in the latest discussion surrounding the animation quality, where one user drew a comparison between a scene from the recent episodes of the anime and its corresponding manga panel. Observing the image above, it is clear that the manga panel is more detailed and dynamic compared to the simplified design of the scene in the anime. This user noted: “Every frame is crucial to being adapted very precisely. It’s really difficult to maintain the quality of this anime.”
The anime Sakamoto Days has consistently received significant criticism since its release
Enthusiasts argue that the production team at TMS Entertainment has chosen to focus more on real-life scenarios rather than combat, resulting in animation quality that fails to captivate viewers completely, often neglecting the most crucial parts of the storyline.
However, it is important to acknowledge that such subjective opinions are entirely relative, as one must be familiar with the source material and understand the industry context to determine the quality of an anime adaptation as either good or bad. Nonetheless, “Sakamoto Days” remains the central topic of discussion in this anime season, especially as fans have declared it the “best anime of the winter season 2025.”
Below are some comments from fans of Sakamoto Days regarding the adaptation:
– Honestly, it doesn’t seem to have any significant meaning. If you observe from this distance, you won’t see anything at all. He has to move away and be far away to have a purpose. Is this a battle between enthusiasts or not?
– What does this manga panel mean then? No one can see the sun from this distance through that lens. It must be a distant shot. Could it be that it’s being viewed without any context?
– The creator of Sakamoto Days probably doesn’t know anything about the context, right? If you don’t have any knowledge of the background, despite the aesthetic appeal, the artwork also loses its captivating essence.
– Are fans of this manga supposed to be like fans of Chainsaw Man?
– In general, a manga that has been adapted is usually not improved upon by the anime.
– The creator of this work has no influence whatsoever. Only knows how to create images. It seems that he doesn’t understand how to convey movement in the emotions of characters. If you use this style, you should clearly differentiate between dynamic moments and still images.
– Are there any mangaka who create characters solely by using a singular expression?
– It only needs to copy the outline and then translate from the manga, but they have tried to infuse creativity without needing to distort it or make it awkward.
– It is a pity that the quality of anime is often lower than that of the manga.
