Never let anyone tell you that animating anime , specifically Jujutsu Kaisen, is a piece of cake. Whether in the US or Japan, making cartoons requires a lot of dedication and skill to finish. With the growing popularity of this industry, you might think you're doing well with the working conditions, but it's not even close. The thing is, the anime industry has been the target of criticism for a long time because of the shady dealings that go on, and after the second season of Jujutsu Kaisen, a very talented artist shared her 360-degree perspective.
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Li Cree discusses the challenges of animating episodes of Jujutsu Kaisen
The accounts come from artist Lí Cree (animator), who shared a video on YouTube detailing her work on the second season of the anime Jujutsu Kaisen. The video shows Cree's involvement in the anime during this latest season. In the interview, she provided details about episodes 36 and 39.And even though some have said that the second season of Jujutsu Kaisen was tough, Lí Cree made it clear that MAPPA Studios doesn't deserve the negative criticism from fans.
Check out the full explanation:
“What I experienced on the show was… yes, it was intense, even compared to other anime I’ve worked on. It wasn’t fun. There’s no other way to say it, it simply wasn’t fun. But when I compare it to working on an American production, it starts to border on violating labor laws by American standards. However, if I compare it to working at other Japanese studios I’ve been in, it was pretty bad. Even so, I’m grateful for the experience, because few people in the world can say they worked on Jujutsu Kaisen. I won’t criticize it for what it was,” Cree.
As the video continues, Cree opens up about some of the difficulties he faced while working on Jujutsu Kaisen. From super tight deadlines to last-minute tasks, MAPPA Studios was in a total rush during the Shibuya Incident arc. Cree goes on to talk about the challenge of balancing professional and personal life when it comes to anime. This whole thing about hiring so many part-time freelancers makes it hard to imagine how full-time anime artists are divided.
There's no easy solution to the problems plaguing the anime industry, but burnout is already rampant. The popularity of the medium has led studios to produce more, but artists can only endure so much. The resistance MAPPA Studios faced from artists during the second season of Jujutsu Kaisen isn't unique; it just happened to be a high-profile show that gave animators a platform to speak their minds.
Synopsis:
Since Yuji Itadori, a high school student, became involved with the secret society of sorcerers called Jujutsu Kaisen, he has been training to confront 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 trainee under the tutelage of Satoru Gojo, the strongest sorcerer of all.
Gege Akutami launched the manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump's Shueishain March 2018. However, although the second season of "Jujutsu Kaisen" ended with 23 episodes, fans can rest assured that MAPPA Studios has already announced that the third season is underway, promising even more excitement.
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