For this reason, Shingo Natsume did not return in season 2 of One Punch Man
One Punch Man become one of the most popular and successful works of the timewhat is not surprising, since this has a very interesting premise that mixes the action and comedy in a phenomenal way, resulting in a very funny story that does not stop adding followers to its ranks.
One Punch Man season 1 caused a furor in 2015 due to the high animation quality and effects They were used to adapt the adventures of Saitama. However, You can't think of season 2since it suffered an obvious fall in the quality of animation, being very criticized by the followers, who assured that this was due to the decision of the original director, Shingo Natsume to leave the project.
However, everything seems to indicate that Shingo Natsume's departure from this project was not by his own decisionsince, through an interview of 2019, the renowned director revealed the reason why did not return in season 2 of One Punch Man.
Shingo Natsume revealed why he didn't return in season 2 One Punch Man
This is the reason why Shingo Natsume did not direct the season 2 of One Punch Man
As we have already mentioned, The season 1 of One Punch Man animated by Madhouse caused a furor in the entire worldsince it had an animation quality and unparalleled effects that made the adventures of Saitama and company a true audiovisual jewel that was outlined to bring things to a new level in season 2.
Nevertheless, One Punch Man suffered a study change for season 2, since Jcstaff He was in charge of adapting these new adventures of Saitama and company. One of the many changes that this delivery had was the replacement of Shingo Natsume as director of the workbeing replaced by Chikara Sakura, so some fans were somewhat baffled by this decision, so much so that during the Anime Festa of 2019 They asked Natsume why he did not direct OPM season 2.
Through X, the account called @Opmhypeguy He has shared this Shingo Natsume interview in 2019 in which he reveals why he did not return in season 2 of One Punch Man.
SHINGO NATSUME ON WHY HE DIDN'T DIRECT #Nepunchman Season 2.
“I staff of Course Wanted To do it, but that could not Be Done Evite MySelf. I can't do everyhing i wanted to do. But i wish JC Staff Did Way More With The Show. ” #ワンパンマン pic.twitter.com/zcbknrdzxx
– When is Opm Season 3? (@Opmhypeguy) February 1, 2025
In this publication you can see part of this Shingo Natsume resurgence interview in 2019 in which he reveals that did not return in season 2 of One Punch Mancommenting on the following:
“Personally, of course, I wanted to do it. But that could not be done despite me. I can't do everything I wanted to do. But I would like JC Staff to do much more with the program”
SHINGO NATSUME He revealed that, despite being eager to direct season 2 of One Punch Man That decision did not depend on himWell, Jcstaff usually use its official employees To develop important titles, so this would be the reason why Natsume did not return in season 2.
It should be noted that One Punch Man season 2 had to deal with many criticisms because he did not meet the expectations of the fans, who questioned Low animation quality That had this delivery. Obviously, the bad experience of the followers with this delivery has concerned to the followers regarding season 3, which is scheduled for its 825 premiere.
On the other hand, the season 3 of One Punch Man aims to offer news very soon, since This franchise will be part of the Animapan 2025 catalogso more details of this delivery could be unveiled.
