The most anticipated arc is yet to come, but for now, it’s about expectations and what can realistically be achieved with a smaller studio like JC Staff under current industry conditions.
Immediate Fallout: Fans divided over his commitment to JC Staff, creator’s vision, and potential disappointments. Some understanding, some criticism.
The anticipated third season of One Punch Man already generates debate even before its premiere. The new director, Shinpei Nagai has been very active in social networks answering questions and concerns of fans. However, in one of his recent messages he made it clear that this new installment will not exceed what many consider the masterpiece of the franchise: the first season.
Director’s Words:
“The third season will probably not exceed the first, but the anime will carry with it the persistence and creativity of its creators. I come with the determination to assume this responsibility, although I know that not everyone will be satisfied.”
The director recognized the differences in resources compared to other productions backed by large corporations, but reaffirmed his commitment to JC Staff study in charge of animation: “I want to support JC Staff, who strives to improve working conditions and nurture his own team.” The sincerity that divides opinions Nagai’s statements were received with some understanding from the community. Many users responded with messages of support such as: “It is a great guy, respect it,” or “as long as season 2 is fine.”
Not Everything Was Positive:
However, not everything was positive: some Internet users took the opportunity to launch personal attacks, questioning their previous trajectory in adult anime productions. The problem of harassment in networks Nagai himself publicly requested that malicious criticisms and online harassment cease, remembering that there are questions that cannot be answered due to confidentiality contracts.
The Extreme Case:
An extreme case was that of a user who insulted him, calling him “Gooner de Hentai” and accusing him of ruining the series. After several hate messages, he presumed to have been blocked by the director.
A Huge Challenge Ahead
With these statements, it is clear that the third season of One Punch Man will load with the difficult task of overcoming the disappointment of the second and approaching, at least, the quality of the first. Although Nagai does not promise miracles, he does suggest an honest effort and a desire to claim the franchise in the hands of JC Staff.
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