Overview
- Director Shinpei Nagai deleted his X account, citing harassment, NDA-baiting efforts, and harm to his mental health.
- Fan criticism surged after Episode 2’s viral “Garou sliding” moment, with memes and posts spreading across X, Reddit, and TikTok.
- Nagai previously cautioned that Season 3 would not match Season 1 and described adopting a 3D–2D workflow to save production time.
- Animator Vincent Chansard defended J.C. Staff, pointing to production-committee control and harsh industry conditions while urging fans to stop targeting staff.
- J.C. Staff has not issued an official response, and the weekly release continues with Episode 3 scheduled for October 26.