Overview
- Episode 5, heavily teased by contributors, premiered November 9 on Crunchyroll and Hulu and drew fresh criticism for rushed, uneven animation that many viewers now call beyond saving.
- Animator Vann Oba said the art direction and compositing did not do his cuts justice, a reaction that echoed broader reviews noting a few standout moments overshadowed by inconsistent execution.
- YouTuber Nicholas Light doubled down on earlier negative assessments, fueling an online fight between detractors and defenders after months of mounting frustration with the season’s quality.
- Fans are encouraging formal complaints to rights-holder Bandai Namco Filmworks through the company’s website, with calls to target management decisions rather than individual animators.
- Coverage links the decline to the shift from Madhouse to J.C. Staff and the loss of key freelancers, while industry figures such as Vincent Chansard defend the animators and note constrained resources; director Shinpei Nagai previously left social media following harassment.