Animation is one of the fundamental pieces that win over and keep fans immersed in anime . However, one phenomenon that has often sparked discussion among fans is the change in animation quality between different seasons of a series. Recently, a debate on Reddit brought to light some examples of anime that have undergone significant transformations in their animation throughout the seasons.
- Most anticipated anime of the Summer 2024 season
- Maplestar says +18 Jujutsu and KonoSuba animation is ready
We attribute the shift to superior animation in subsequent seasons to several factors. The success of the first season, for example, could attract more funding , allowing animation studios to invest in better resources and hire more experienced animators. This translates to smoother animations, finer details, and improved visual consistency. Additionally, audience feedback allows creators to clearly understand which aspects they need to adjust and refine to better meet audience expectations.
Tight delivery times are another common problem. Therefore, the pressure to release a second season quickly can lead to rushed production, compromising the quality of the animation. Animator overload is a recurring problem in the anime industry. Long working hours and lack of rest can lead to burnout and lack of motivation, negatively impacting the quality of work.
Check out the list of animes that changed their animation between seasons
Yakusoku no Neverland
The infamous second season of Yakusoku no Neverland. The quality of the story improved, but the production did not follow the same path.
Hataraku Maou-sama
The difference between the two seasons is almost 10 years. The first season is significantly better than the second in every way: quality, animation, plot, characters and their motives. As a fan, I was happy that a good anime got a new season after many years, but the second season was a huge downhill slide.
Nanatsu no Taizai
The first two seasons, animated by A1 Pictures, were impressive, but the third and fourth, produced by Studio DEEN, were horrible.
WorldTrigger
Seasons 2 and 3 were a huge improvement over the first.
Gunslinger Girl
The two seasons, released 4 years apart, showed a drastic change in direction and style. The theme got darker, while the character designs and everything else got brighter and less detailed.
- Kingdom: The series improves as the seasons go by. The first season has a lot of bad CGI, but it is also criticized for its heavy censorship and skipping arcs.
- Initial D: Throughout its numerous seasons and films, there have been many changes to the animation and character designs, making some characters almost unrecognizable compared to their previous depictions.
- Golden Kamuy: The more you advance, the more quality you have. The same goes for Kingdom.
Other animes also gained prominence among fans
- The Rising of The Shield Hero: The change in quality between the first and second seasons makes you wonder if it's the same series.
- Knights of Sidonia: The first season was a sci-fi, space battle anime, while the second season turned into a harem anime.
- K-On : There was a significant difference between its seasons. Not in the animation, but in the writing and pacing. The first season covers 2.5 volumes of the manga, while the second season covers 1.5 volumes, but is twice as long. This shows how much KyoAni expanded the script. While the first season was a relatively solid series, the second season became the best Slice-of-Life anime and one of the three 10/10s I've seen.
- Danmachi: The fourth season greatly surpassed the previous ones. Clannad's second season was a huge step forward. Graphically, the last few seasons of Kingdom have improved a lot. The first season was terrible.
- Oregairu: They completely changed the studios and the style between the first and second seasons. They even changed the protagonist's hair color from green to blue.
- It's an obvious answer, but the drop in quality between the first and second seasons of One Punch Man . Personally, I don't think it's horrible, as it still has humor and fun, but the animation made the first season exceptional, so the difference really stands out.
Finally, these were some animes that had altered animation with the change of season. Furthermore, comment what you think and be sure to follow AnimeNew on our WhatsApp and follow us on Google News .
Source: Reddit
