Overview
- Director Shinpei Nagai deactivated his X account on Oct. 22, condemning “rage-baiting,” misrepresentation, and NDA-baiting, and stating the behavior was harming his mental health.
- Fan anger has focused on perceived weak animation in the first two episodes, highlighted by a viral 'Garou slide' moment widely shared after Episode 2.
- Animator Vincent Chansard urged critics not to single out J.C. Staff, pointing instead to production-committee control, tight schedules, and rising harassment of staff.
- Season 3 is produced by J.C. Staff following Madhouse’s acclaimed first season, with a six-year wait heightening expectations and intensifying comparisons.
- Despite the backlash, the series registered strong interest, with Collider reporting a #6 placement on Netflix’s global Top TV Shows on Oct. 21, and Episode 3 scheduled for Oct. 26.