Most Doomed Anime Of 2024 Hits A New Low

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Summary

  • Blu-ray releases for Whisper Me A Love Song canceled abruptly after significant delays.
  • Fans disappointed with lackluster anime adaptation in contrast to promising original manga.
  • Concerns arise over potential impact on future yuri anime productions due to production collapse.

I regret to inform you that fans of “Whisper Me A Love Song” may face further disappointments regarding the home release of the anime. Initially, the yuri adaptation appeared promising, but unfortunately, it seems the series isn’t meeting expectations as planned.

In recent times, fans of Yuri (female-focused) anime have been blessed with a number of new productions. Following the release of “Gundam: Witch from Mercury“, which marked the first Mobile Suit Gundam series to showcase a female couple as main characters, several other yuri anime projects were given the go-ahead for production. Although not all have become blockbusters, some have managed to attract considerable attention.

It’s truly disheartening to find out about the cancellation of the Blu-ray releases for both “Whisper Me A Love Song” and its alternate title, “SasaKoi”. This announcement came shortly after the last episodes were aired, following a prolonged wait. The production team attributed their decision to some internal issues.

Turbulent Anime Production

The original manga “Whisper Me A Love Song” has been warmly embraced within the yuri (girls’ love) genre. Its narrative shares some resemblances with another popular series, “Bloom Into You.” Consequently, when news of an anime adaptation broke within this tight-knit community, it was met with much enthusiasm. While fans didn’t expect the show to gain widespread popularity, they were eager for a faithful portrayal.

The Dream Became a Nightmare

To our disappointment, events unfolded quite differently than anticipated. Originally slated for a January 2024 release, the series was pushed back to April instead. Despite hopes of high-quality animation, the overall quality fell short of expectations. Episodes 9 and 10 were then delayed by two weeks. After their airing, episodes 11 and 12 were indefinitely postponed. They eventually premiered on December 28. During this time, it was confirmed that both the anime and its studio websites had ceased to exist.

It’s truly disappointing to see that what could have been an excellent television series was not up to the mark, given the promising source material in the manga. The viewers are expressing their dissatisfaction with how Yokohama Animation Laboratory managed the show, while at the same time showing empathy towards the creator, Eku Takeshima.

Delving into the captivating world of yuri anime, I can’t help but feel excited about the latest development in this niche genre. While some may question how this might influence other productions, let me share an insight: The success of shows like “Witch from Mercury” has proven that incorporating yuri elements doesn’t necessarily diminish profitability. However, a stark reminder comes from the series “SasaKoi”, which serves as a cautionary tale of what can go wrong when a production isn’t meticulously planned and executed.

Whisper Me A Love Song is available to stream on Hidive.

Sources: MangaMogura, ANN

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2025-01-11 01:45