Guilty Crown director Tetsurou Araki 's statements have once again attracted attention on social media, despite having been made several years ago. In an interview, Araki expressed his disappointment with the reception of the anime, released in the fall of 2011 (October to December), and revealed his desire to redeem himself with an original project that truly wins over audiences.
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"For me, Guilty Crown was an unfortunate anime. Everything we achieved with that series, all the effort we put in… I feel like it was undervalued. It was a very frustrating experience," the director explained.
He also highlighted the impact of harsh criticism:
We did some amazing and challenging things, but in the end, it all came down to people calling the anime a "failure" and "trash." It was hard to swallow.
However, Araki didn't just lament. He made it clear that he still has the ambition to create an original anime that will be a resounding success:
I always say I want to make an original anime that truly impresses. I haven't achieved it yet, but I'm determined to achieve that goal.
Guilty Crown 's mistakes and is eager to prove that he has learned from them:
I know exactly where we went wrong, but I haven't had the chance to demonstrate that in my work yet. I want to show what I'm capable of in my next project!
After Guilty Crown , Araki directed other original projects, such as Koutetsujou no Kabaneri , Bubble , and COLORs , as well as adaptations of Shingeki no Kyojin produced by WIT STUDIO . However, his statements have divided opinions among fans. While some argue that the anime was unfairly treated, others point out glaring narrative flaws.
Check out fan comments about Guilty Crown:
- The only thing I remember is that the protagonist lost his arm.
- Araki's visuals are stunning, but his stories are mediocre. Maybe he should focus on adaptations.
- If the script were better, Guilty Crown would be flawless. The story is what really matters.
Despite the criticism, Guilty Crown remains remembered, which, in a way, is already a kind of success. Araki seems determined to overcome his past failures and deliver something that truly makes a mark on the industry.
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Source: Yaraon
