After a long five years of waiting, Tower of God Season 2 has finally launched this year, bringing excitement and anticipation.
Unfortunately, the second season of the anime adapted from the manhwa Tower of God has received a wave of criticism from dedicated fans, who feel disappointed with the direction the series has taken. This is a continuous anime series that consistently captures the main themes of adaptation and quality, yet it seems to have fallen short this season.
A recent thread on Reddit has left fans of Tower of God feeling disheartened, describing the new season as a “complete disappointment” and a “slap in the face” to both the original webtoon creator, SIU, and its fans.
One fan expressed: “Ever since the first trailer for the second season was released, I knew it would be below average. They changed so many things and in almost all cases, they removed nearly all the subtle details. Most anime in this genre rarely get the treatment they deserve.” This fan highlighted the lack of high-quality animation and the diminished community engagement it has sparked.
Many other fans have also complained about the drastic decline in animation quality compared to the first season. The first season, despite having some narrative flaws, was still warmly received, with a strong emphasis on the musical score by Kevin Penkin and its unique artistic style that effectively conveyed the mystery of the tower. However, Season 2 has been criticized for its generic artistic style, poor animation quality, and lack of a coherent visual direction.
Among the many changes discussed, the significant alteration in the animation studio is a focal point. The first season was produced by Telecom Animation Film, while the second season is handled by The Answer Studio, a relatively lesser-known studio. Additionally, there have been changes in the overall production direction that fans believe have led to a decline in animation quality and artistic integrity.
Season 2 has shifted its focus to Ja Wangnan, rather than Bam, the character we previously followed. This character shift may not necessarily alienate current viewers, as the foundational elements of the story still appear throughout.
One commenter noted: “This is indeed a challenging series to follow, as it continuously introduces and removes characters throughout the storyline. There are times when SIU seems unsure if the plot will lead us to the end, which is quite captivating in the manhwa format, but it seems to be a struggle when adapted to anime.”
