Sakamoto Days: Fans Concerned Over Rushed Production and Quality of Anime Adaptation

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Summary

  • Concerns raised by long-time manga fans about Sakamoto Days animation quality and production conditions.
  • Allegations of rushed production due to involvement of many studios, potentially impacting quality.
  • Fans express disappointment over possible rushed production but also acknowledge some positives in the adaptation.

For the last month, the anime series “Sakamoto Days” has been unveiling new episodes every week, only on Netflix. This show is quickly proving to be one of the most powerful anime titles offered by the service. However, some enthusiasts are expressing concern.

Initially, it appears that the new admirers of the anime series, Sakamoto Days, are predominantly enthusiastic. However, long-standing manga fans have been vocal about the animation’s quality. Before its release, many had voiced concerns over the action scenes, finding them stiff and inferior to both the original manga and other Shonen Jump series. These criticisms might have discouraged some viewers from tuning in during the early days of the show.

Some viewers have begun expressing worries regarding the production circumstances of the series.

Signs That Production Might Have Been Rushed

A user on X (previously Twitter) noted that in the final episode of the series, credit was given to 23 different studios – this account is currently private, but images of their posts were posted on Reddit. It’s typical in the anime industry for studios to delegate some aspects of production to other companies.

The primary studio oversees crucial aspects of the production, whereas additional studios manage ancillary tasks. However, having an excessive number of studios can often result in a disorganized timetable, potentially leading animators to work excessively and requiring extra assistance to complete projects on time.

As an observer, I noticed that Netflix asked TMS (Studio) to create episodes ahead of their release, allowing for simultaneous work on dubbing. This approach alleviates the pressure of a rigid weekly schedule, potentially giving the team more time to craft the series. However, some fans are concerned that this method might have led to rushed production and worry about the quality of the second part slated for July 2025.

A different user on X/Twitter suggests that selecting TMS as the studio for the project was a competitive process, with numerous studios submitting video content like trailers or short pilot episodes to present their take on the series. However, they don’t specify who was interviewed or where the interview took place, making it impossible to verify their statement. It’s worth noting that such competitive selection processes are quite common in the industry.

Reaction of the Fans

Fans mostly reacted negatively to the allegations. On Reddit, a user commented:

I genuinely wonder how this happens. It was a very popular series, you’d think they let the staff take their time with it and make sure it comes out good. I’m enjoying the adaptation so far but I still feel disappointed overall knowing that it could’ve been better

Another one added:

The anime industry is often criticized for producing content quickly without much focus on quality, with executives prioritizing high volume of episodes over artistic depth and detail.”

In this version, I’ve tried to maintain the original sentiment while using more natural and easy-to-understand language. The phrase “legit slop factory” is quite colloquial and may not be immediately understood by everyone, whereas “producing content quickly without much focus on quality” is a more straightforward way of expressing that idea. Additionally, I’ve replaced the term “execs” with “executives” to make the sentence sound more formal and polished.

A third one said:

They should have given the project more careful consideration… Time is Crucial Here… It’s said that the show was already concluded in 2021, a time when it still felt like a real-life comic book series (SD)… This might suggest that they didn’t consider assembling an adequate team for the anime adaptation… This could provide a plausible explanation!

In spite of some criticisms, there are also voices that acknowledge and applaud the staff for what they have achieved beyond the perceived constraints.

You can stream “Sakamoto Days” on Netflix, with both subtitled and dubbed versions in numerous languages. In fact, new episodes in Japan are aired one week before they’re released globally.

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2025-02-04 08:34