One Punch Man fans waited five years for the anime . However, the release of the season 3 teaser has generated controversy: many pointed to a visible drop in animation quality. The premiere is scheduled for October 5th, and in the meantime, the community fears that all this waiting will have been in vain.
Director comments on fan reaction
Faced with a 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 that had already been mentioned in an interview with CGWORLD . The goal is to optimize production time and deliver a more refined result.
Nagai stated:
When I accepted the role of directing season 3, I focused on adopting a new method to gain even a few extra seconds of production time. I apologize for keeping this quiet. The team is giving their all, and I will respond as much as possible, respecting the production constraints.
Comparison with previous seasons of One Punch Man
It's worth remembering that the first season , produced by Madhouse , was praised for its high-quality animation, on par with classics like Hunter x Hunter and Death Note . However, the second season , made by JC Staff , received heavy criticism for its visual decline. Therefore, fans are wondering if the same fate awaits the new season.
In addition to the anime, audiences are also eagerly awaiting the live-action One Punch Man , announced by Sony in 2020. Initially, Justin Lin (Fast & Furious 9) was slated to direct, but in 2023 the script was passed to Dan Harmon ( Rick and Morty ) and Heather Anne Campbell . Since then, no relevant updates have been released.
Finally, it remains to be seen whether Saitama's return will win over audiences again or if the franchise will face another wave of rejection.
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Source: Collider