On a popular commentary forum in Japan, anime fans have been hotly debating an apparent decline in the quality of projects produced by renowned Shaft studios . Famous for their work on hit franchises like the " Monogatari Series " and " Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica ," Shaft studios have had an enviable trajectory for years.
However, based on fan feedback and analysis, this studio reached its peak between 2010 and 2013, during which time they produced a variety of popular projects that left a deep impression on the anime industry. Since then, some argue that the quality of the stories and productions has declined markedly.
The year 2020 marked the beginning of this apparent decline, as Shaft studios released projects like “ Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica Gaiden ”, “ Luminous Witches ”, “ RWBY: Ice Queendom ” and “ Assault Lily: Bouquet ”, among others to date. These productions, unfortunately, were not well received by critics, which has generated concern and disappointment among the company's followers.
The discussion in the forum centers on whether Shaft studios are struggling to maintain their relevance in the industry, having finished their most popular projects. Some users argue that they are desperately looking for a new franchise that can revitalize their reputation and recapture the public's attention.
Although SHAFT studios recently helmed a special episode of “Gotoubun no Hanayome,” which is expected to premiere this summer, it remains to be seen how it will be received by both fans of the franchise and those hoping for a triumphant return of the series. study. However, criticism of the character designs shown in one of the most recent visuals can already be read.
Anime fans are eager to find out if Shaft studios will be able to recapture their former glory and deliver the quality stories that made them famous in the first place. Only time and future productions will reveal if this decline is just a passing phase or a more serious concern for the studio and its fans. Let's review the comments:
- " They've wasted too many opportunities and ended up collapsing little by little, so this is all their fault ."
- " They were lucky enough to produce Magia Record Madoka Magica, but have not found success in other franchises since ."
- " Definitely Monogatari Series was their most popular project, too bad it's all over for them ."
- " Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica Gaiden didn't really work, both in story and animation ."
- « Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica Gaiden was a complete waste of time ».
- " Definitely the Madoka spin-off was what ended up chopping off Shaft's head ."
- " It seems that any studio that ends up serving Aniplex is destined to disappear eventually ."
- " There really hasn't been any growth since they produced Bakemonogatari ."
Source: Nijipoi
