Fans are concerned about the quality of One Punch Man 3
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One of the most popular shonen anime of recent times is returning with a third season: One Punch Man. However, the second season premiered and received strong reviews for its visual quality, and trailers for the third season have raised concerns that the franchise could return to poor animation quality.
Concerns after first impressions
The third season of One Punch Man is one of the most anticipated sequels, and for good reason. Recall that the first season, produced by Madhouse in 2015, surprised everyone with its spectacular animated sequences combined with an engaging plot from start to finish.
However, the second season, which premiered in 2019 and was produced by JC Staff, received a wide range of criticism due to its lack of fluid action scenes and the poor quality of the animation.
One-Punch Man fans have expressed their concern about the third season on Japanese forums and social media, especially in light of the latest promotional images and trailers. While the character designs appear to remain faithful to previous releases, the color palette and lack of fluid movement have drawn criticism.
Divided opinions on the third season
Some users are simply grateful that the series continues: "Quality doesn't matter that much, just releasing it is enough." Others defend the new visual approach: "I don't think the animation is that bad. It may not be Madhouse, but it's not a disaster either."
However, there are also those who don't hide their disappointment: "I just want the quality of the first season back. That was unsurpassed." Another popular comment refers to Saitama's simple style: "It's funny that only the main character seems to have a low animation budget. But that's part of its charm."
It has even drawn comparisons to other recent low-quality animated productions. One fan commented, "This reminds me of Shuumatsu no Walküre. It looks pretty on the posters, but it barely moves on screen."
Hope lies in the great battles
One of the most anticipated moments for fans is the fight between Saitama and Garou, a key confrontation in the manga that brought us manga panels of unprecedented quality. Some believe the animation studio is saving resources to animate this episode with special attention to detail: "I want to believe they're saving the entire budget for Saitama vs. Garou. It has to be epic."
These kinds of gambles aren't uncommon in the anime industry, where quality is sometimes sacrificed in less important episodes to save resources for key scenes. However, fans fear that poor production management could ruin the overall One-Punch Man experience.
Nostalgia for Madhouse and criticism of studio changes
A recurring complaint concerns the decision to change studios after the first season. Madhouse had set the bar very high, and their departure caused uncertainty from the start. "The first season was a gem. I don't understand why they changed studios. Was it budget-related?" many fans ask.
Some suggest that Madhouse faced criticism for its working conditions, which may have influenced its withdrawal from the project. On the other hand, the One Punch Man manga stands out for its high-quality illustrations that at times seem to surpass those seen in many anime, so expectations for the third season have been high from the start.
What we know so far
For the third season, the animation studio JC Staff will once again be in charge of production. Chisaki Kubota, Shinjiro Kuroda, and Ryousuke Shirakawa are in charge of character designs. Tomohiro Suzuki will be in charge of the anime scripts. Makoto Miyazaki will be in charge of composing the anime's soundtrack.
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