Animator Takashi Hashimoto Warns One-Punch Man Critics That Bullying Will Drive Staff Away

Overview

• Hashimoto said the volume of attacks on Season 3’s team is overwhelming and warned that continued harassment will cause staff to leave.
• He characterized much of the criticism as coming from people “watching illegally overseas,” a claim that drew swift pushback from fans.
• Recent episodes have posted extremely low IMDb scores, with one installment cited as among the lowest-rated anime episodes recorded.
• One Piece animator Vincent Chansard defended the production, arguing that issues often stem from production committees rather than the studio alone.
• The outcry follows long-running frustration over a perceived quality drop since the series shifted from Madhouse to J.C. Staff.