Besides One Punch Man, These 4 Anime Also Experience a Drop in Quality After Their First Season Was Praised

Kapanlagi.com - The anime industry often surprises us with extraordinary performances in the debut season of a series. The first season (Season 1) often serves as a benchmark for success, presenting the best animation, a tight storyline, and captivating character development, leaving fans eager for the continuation of the story. Unfortunately, the high standards set by this opening season often backfire, as the soaring expectations are frequently hard to meet in subsequent seasons.

There are several cases where anime series that were initially adored end up experiencing a "drop in quality" (or fell off) significantly in their sequels. Changes in studio staff, differences in vision with the source material (manga), or simply less engaging story development can be the triggers. Here is a list of anime that are considered disappointing after their fantastic first season, including a discussion about One-Punch Man itself:

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1. The Promised Neverland

The first season of The Promised Neverland was loved for its dark premise and high tension from the children's escape plan. Unfortunately, Season 2 is considered a total failure because it took shortcuts, strayed far from the manga, and felt rushed towards the end of the story, skipping important chapters that should have developed the world and the stakes.

2. One-Punch Man

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One-Punch Man became a huge hit with quality animation and a unique main character. However, Season 2 was criticized for a drop in animation quality after the studio change from Madhouse to J.C. Staff. This decline felt disappointing, especially when introducing the fan-favorite villain, Garou, whose adaptation was deemed unsatisfactory.

3. Re: Zero: Starting Life in Another World

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This anime captures attention with the unique and powerful concept of Return by Death Subaru. However, Season 2 is considered to have pacing issues and a lower production quality compared to Season 1, making it difficult for viewers to maintain interest, compounded by the lack of attention given to supporting characters.

4. Vinland Saga

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Season 1 of Vinland Saga was praised for its complex action and emotions. Although Thorfinn's story shift towards peace is intentional, Season 2 is considered too slow, even dubbed a "farming simulator" due to its prolonged focus on life on the farm. While the character writing is good, the middle part of the second season feels like a decline.

5. Sword Art Online

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Sword Art Online promises great potential with the concept of players trapped in a video game and being able to die permanently in the Aincrad arc. However, the following seasons, especially after the Aincrad arc, failed to maintain the same level of enthusiasm and quality as the beginning of the series, making only its first season receive much acclaim.

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