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Blue Lockwas all the rage with its novel take on the sports genre. From its sales to its positive reception, it seemed more than promising. With its second installment, however, things are going downhill. Especially with the series’ drop in quality that had fans calling it a PowerPoint presentation. There is a solid reason for this blunder nonetheless.
The awful animation had several fans expressing their utter disappointment in the franchise. While overpromising and underdelivering isn’t uncommon, 8bit Studio’s failure stands as a testimony to that. However, there’s more to it than meets the eye, especially with the studio’s priorities. This only proves that they won’t be ridding themselves of the PowerPoint stereotype anytime soon.
Fans on X respond to the backburner treatment ofBlue LockSeason 2
Blue Lockis one of the most popular and celebrated manga in the sports genre. Written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura, the series outlines the world of football. The story navigates the controversial project of the same name. Although the project is a screening test for players, it also negates the teamplay. Their move of creating an egoistic striker fails in most aspects.
Despite its attempt at individualism, it isfar-fetched from reality. Most fans have even argued that the writer failed in his non-practical approach. This holds especially true for the depiction of individual abilities. Most sports shonen series likeKuroko’s BasketballandHaikyuuare team-oriented. This, however, isn’t the only aspect in which the series falters.
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With the botched animation of the second season, most fans have speculated the reasons behind it. A recent post by@animetv_jpon X hinted at the possible reason behind the horrid visuals. Fans, however, had lots to say about that.
Ahhh so this is where all the budget wentpic.twitter.com/F1kFpeMm8Y
A MONEY LAUNDERING SCAM😭
This was where all the budget went
Fuck it give me haikyu movie that was so 🔥🔥 I wanna rewatch
Lol they put all budget in Nagi lol
As long as some of the scenes are not made in powerpoint I’m good
WhileEpisode Nagiis deemed for its excellent animation, it doesn’t negate the ever-present criticism. Especially with fans calling the studio’s work a PowerPoint animation, season 2 will be a reminder of its blatant failure.
8bit is plagued with the PowerPoint animation controversy
FromTokyo RavenstoInfinite Stratos, 8Bit has produced some underrated anime. The studio received its breakthrough with the success ofBlue Lock’sfirst season. It is considered the finest anime produced by the studio. The second season, however, disappointed many people. With the horrid animation quality, the studio is plagued with thePowerPoint controversy.
Severalsocial media channelsand content creators have pointed this out. From slow motion to pointer symbols, the animation would take one to a nostalgic trip. With its PowerPoint visuals and graphics, the animation feels less like an animation and more like a slide.
The drop in animation quality is being attributed to working conditions. Most viewers feel that the animators are slacking off. Although this may be the case, thereality is much worse. The brutal working conditions are something that most animators aren’t exempt from.
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Regardless of that, it is too soon to judge a book by its cover. While the studio may have faltered in the second season, there is still hope. Considering their breakthrough, fans should uphold their faith in the studios during adversities.
Blue Lockis available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
Himanshi Jeswani
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
