Director of 'ONE PUNCH MAN SEASON 3' Bids Farewell from X After Being Terrorized by Sharp Criticism from Netizens

Kapanlagi.com - After six years, fan enthusiasm for One Punch Man Season 3 finally peaked when its first teaser was released. However, the euphoria turned into a wave of sharp criticism aimed directly at the production staff and the director, Shinpei Nagai.

In an increasingly heated and uncontrollable situation, Nagai ultimately decided to close his personal X account after becoming a target of personal attacks from some fans who felt the quality of the latest season's production was far below expectations.

This case once again highlights the dark side of the modern anime industry, especially in Japan, where pressure from the fan community can lead to online harassment of creators. For Nagai, who is handling a project as significant as One Punch Man for the first time, this pressure became a mental burden that forced him to step back from the digital public space.

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1. Shinpei Nagai Deletes X Account After Being Terrorized and Exploited

Written by X Shinpei Nagai (Credit: x.com/@AniNewsAndFacts)

In a question on his personal X account, Nagai openly explained the reasons behind the deletion of his account. He wrote that some people among his followers pretended to be supporters, but were actually engaging in rage-baiting, which is provoking public or individual anger for personal gain.

"There are some people among my followers who pretend to be allies, but they are actually engaging in rage-baiting, so I decided to delete my account," wrote Nagai. "They twist my statements out of context, trying to provoke negative comments that violate the NDA, or turn them into personal gain, things like this are unacceptable."

He also emphasized that such behavior has affected his mental health and tarnished the honor of the staff. "This situation has started to impact my mental health, and only brings negative things to my work and the staff. I cannot forgive such disgusting behavior," Nagai expressed.

At the end of his message, he expressed apologies and gratitude to the true fans who sincerely supported him. After the message was posted, Nagai's account was officially deleted, and he confirmed that he would not create another account in the future.

2. Reasons for Sharp Criticism Towards One Punch Man Season 3

One Punch Man Season 3 Preview (Credit: x.com/@OnePunch_Daily)

The wave of harsh criticism towards One Punch Man Season 3 began when the teaser was released, showcasing brief animation. Many fans assessed that the visual quality and animation appeared to decline compared to the first season produced by Madhouse and the second season by J.C. Staff. Some netizens mentioned that the movements felt stiff and lost the intense action typical of One Punch Man.

Additionally, many questioned Nagai's experience in handling large-scale action projects, considering he was previously more known for music and romance-themed series. This criticism then turned into personal attacks on Nagai through X accounts, with comments belittling his abilities and dedication as a director.

Meanwhile, some other fans tried to ease the escalating situation by reminding that the teaser does not represent the final result. However, the noise had already created a toxic atmosphere. Some animators from the production team also admitted that they were working under tight pressure and limited time, yet still strived to maintain quality for the satisfaction of the fans.

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