One Punch Man fans have waited five years for the anime . However, the release of the season 3 teaser sparked controversy: many pointed out a noticeable drop in the animation quality. The premiere is scheduled for October 5th, and in the meantime, the community fears the wait wasn't worth it.
Director comments on fan reaction
Faced with the barrage of criticism, director Shinpei Nagai decided to speak out. According to him, the team is using a new workflow that integrates 2D and 3D animation, something he had previously mentioned in an interview with CGWORLD . The goal is to optimize production time and deliver a more polished result.
Nagai stated:
When I accepted the role of director for Season 3, I focused on adopting a new method to gain even a few extra seconds of production. I apologize for keeping this quiet. The team is doing their best, and I will respond as best I can, respecting production limits.
Comparison with previous seasons of One Punch Man
It's worth remembering that the first season , produced by Madhouse , was praised as a benchmark for animation quality, on par with classics like Hunter x Hunter and Death Note . However, the second season , produced by JC Staff , received heavy criticism for its visual degrade. Thus, fans wonder if the same fate will await the next phase of the series.
In addition to the anime, audiences are also waiting for the live-action One Punch Man , announced by Sony in 2020. Initially, Justin Lin (Fast & Furious 9) was to direct the production, but in 2023 the script passed to Dan Harmon ( Rick and Morty ) and Heather Anne Campbell . Since then, no relevant updates have been released.
Ultimately, it remains to be seen whether Saitama's return will win over the public again or whether the franchise will face another wave of rejection.
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Source: Collider
