Animator Yuuta Suzuhana (@Yuuta16597) caused a stir among fans by revealing that he participated in the +18 animation of Maplestar with the characters Fern and Stark, from Sousou no Frieren.
This project is led by the artist Maplestar, known for his expertise in this type of animation.
In her post, Suzuhana commented the following:
This is the first time I've shared something like this 🤣. I had the opportunity to work with @Maplestar_Art on the new Fern and Stark animation. Thank you for inviting me to the team! This post was authorized by Maplestar to be shared on social media.
The community was taken by surprise not only by the nature of the announcement, but also by the fact that Yuuta had worked as an animator on episodes 14 and 17 of the official Sousou no Frieren. This led some fans to joke that this animation could be "canonical," at least in terms of style and visual fidelity to the original characters.
Fan reactions on social media to the episode:
Fan comments on social media mixed humor and enthusiasm:
- Wow, this is a true masterpiece. Incredible work!
- "My friends, this is CINEMA."
- "If I were drawing this, I wouldn't be able to concentrate because... well, you know."
- "P0Hn0gr@fia can't be done this well!"
- "Excellent work! I hope to see more contributions from you in this genre."
While some consider this collaboration a creative and harmless joke, other fans have expressed concerns, fearing that it could damage the franchise's image.
About Maplestar:
Therefore, this talented animator has been winning fans around the world with his animations aimed at a more mature audience. With a portfolio full of memorable characters, such as the enigmatic Makima from Chainsaw Man, the cunning Yor Forger from SPY x FAMILY, and the enchanting Marin Kitagawa from Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru, Maplestar has solidified his place as a leading artist in the contemporary animation scene
Although some question his choice to dedicate himself to producing animations of this style, the success he has achieved in this niche is undeniable.
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Source: MEGA