Uzumaki Anime Faces Backlash Over Episode 2 Animation Quality
The highly anticipated adaptation of Junji Ito's horror manga sees a significant drop in animation quality, disappointing fans and sparking controversy.
- Uzumaki's second episode has been criticized for its drastic decline in animation quality compared to the first episode, leading to widespread disappointment among fans.
- Executive producer Jason DeMarco revealed in now-deleted social media posts that the production team faced significant challenges, forcing them to release all episodes despite quality issues.
- Fans noted inconsistencies in animation, with some comparing the second episode's quality to outdated video game graphics, and speculating about changes in production teams between episodes.
- The anime, which has been in development since 2019, was delayed multiple times, with initial episodes receiving praise for their faithfulness to the original manga's art style.
- Despite the backlash, two more episodes are set to air, leaving fans hopeful for a potential improvement in animation quality.
Kotaku 
