As everyone knows, the Jujutsu Kaisen anime gained prominence after its incredible first season, resulting in fans placing a high value on the series' quality. That said, episode 14 of the second season received harsh criticism for its animation, leading the episode's director, Hokuto Sadamoto , to apologize.
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At the premiere of Thursday's episode (26), Hokuto said on Twitter apologizing for the material in episode 14 of the second season. In addition, he commented that the short period for delivering the animation was one of the factors for the negative result.
“Even before I accepted the contract, I was repeatedly told I didn't have time, so I thought, 'Let's save energy…', and that's my responsibility. […]
Not everyone is as trash as me, so I know everyone's sympathy and encouragement must come from the bottom of their hearts. But right after releasing something I'm not happy with, that kind of reaction backfires, so for now, I just... want to be given a break. I'll make up for it in my future work. Until then, I'll live my life as the worst animator who ruined a masterpiece.
みんなは俺みたいなクズじゃないから、みんなの言う同情や励みが心からのものだろうとは分かるが、納得のいかないものを世に出してしまった直後にそういうのは逆に効くので、今はただ
……仕事で巻き返す。それまでは大作を汚した最低アニメーターとして生きる.— 貞元北斗 Hokuto. S (@azureoekaki) October 26, 2023
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Episode 14. However, a leak revealed his role in the production.
"I did work that no one would appreciate, and I'm sure I'll continue to do so. I'm sorry. I was angry about the leak, but I was just a coward because I tried to run away, pretending I wouldn't get credit. I'm sorry."
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MAPPA studio has previously been accused of offering unsatisfactory working conditions to its employees. In addition to short deadlines, other animators this week also reported a lack of pay and credit for projects they worked on.
“I lost contact with the production team, so I couldn’t get my payment or get my name in the credits.”
Take a break bruh… MAPPA we PROMISE you we can wait an extra few weeks #呪術廻戦 pic.twitter.com/hyKDx2Sn1R
— ?????????????????? (@KashimoCT) October 26, 2023
Synopsis:
Ever since high school student Yuji Itadori became involved with the secret society of sorcerers called Jujutsu Kaisen, he has been training to confront the curses, evil beings that haunt the world of the living. Therefore, to protect his friends and innocent people, Yuji decides to join the jujutsu sorcerers as a student-in-training under the tutelage of Satoru Gojo, the strongest sorcerer of all.
The first season of the anime premiered in October 2020 and had 24 episodes animated by MAPPA. The studio also animated the film Jujutsu Kaisen 0, set a few years before the main series and telling the story of young Yuta Okkotsu.
Do you agree with the Jujutsu Kaisen director's apology?
Source: JN
