Uzumaki Anime Faces Backlash Over Animation Quality Decline

The highly anticipated adaptation suffers from production issues, leaving fans disappointed with the series' execution.

Uzumaki's second episode experienced a significant drop in animation quality, leading to widespread criticism from fans.
Production issues, including a studio switch, are cited as reasons for the decline, with executives acknowledging limited options for completion.
Fans express frustration over the rushed adaptation, which attempts to condense the manga's 20 chapters into just four episodes.
Animator Henry Thurlow attributes part of the blame to Western producers, suggesting they prioritized cost over quality.
The return of director Hiroshi Nagahama for the final episode offers a glimmer of hope for a return to the series' initial quality.