Recently, a heated debate has captured the attention of the anime community on Reddit, sparked by the question: “Are there any anime that drop in quality as quickly as Uzumaki?” This discussion arose primarily from the widespread disappointment surrounding the anime adaptation of “Uzumaki: Spiral to Horror,” based on the iconic horror manga by Junji Ito.
The main reason for the debate is the stark contrast between the quality of episodes 1 and 2 of the anime.
One viewer summarized the situation by saying: “The first episode felt like a gift from heaven, and then it was like the second episode… you know what happened after that.”
While the quality of the first episode was praised for its artistic style and detailed animation, many viewers felt that the second episode fell short, leading to confusion and disappointment.
Fans praised the first episode for its immersive atmosphere and intricate animation, but the second episode was criticized for lacking the same level of detail and feeling more rushed.
“The second episode felt like a huge letdown,” commented another viewer. This person noted that the quality dropped so dramatically that it seemed like two completely different teams were working on each episode.
This Reddit debate not only highlights the disappointment of fans regarding “Uzumaki,” but also raises a broader question: Are there other anime that experience a significant drop in quality in their early episodes?
Some users shared their experiences with other shows, feeling that the quality of animation significantly declined after a strong start:
– It seems like the case of Detective Conan has reached its end.
– I notice that the quality of animation in Whisper Me A Love Song has been steadily declining with each season, due to production issues at YAL and CloudHearts. By the last two episodes, it was absolutely unwatchable.
– I loved Ninja Kamui’s first and second episodes, but the following episodes felt lackluster or mediocre.
– Magia Record season two. The initial episodes were great, but after that, the animation and production quality dropped significantly.
– The Promised Neverland season two started well, but after the Goldy Pond arc, the quality dropped both in terms of animation and content.
– Gundam Wing showed a significant decline in quality in its latter half. The clarity of the story became somewhat muddled, and I noticed many reused animation sequences.
– Zom 100 has had some inconsistent animation quality throughout its run, with episodes varying greatly in color and artistic quality.
– I must mention Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse. It had a story arc similar to Uzumaki: the initial three episodes were overly ambitious, but the latter part of the series felt poorly executed.
– Seven Deadly Sins was also disappointing.
– Wizard Barristers fell apart in the latter half; if I recall correctly, the final episodes were just a series of clips strung together.
– One Punch Man season two is a notable drop in quality compared to season one.
