The highly
anticipated third season of One Punch Man is already
generating debate even before its premiere. The new director, Shinpei
Nagai, has been very active on social media answering questions and
concerns from fans. However, in one of his recent messages he made it clear
that this new installment will not surpass what many consider the masterpiece
of the franchise: the first season.
The
director's words
In response
to a fan, Nagai was blunt, "The third season probably won't
surpass the first, but the anime will carry with it the persistence and
creativity of its creators. I come with the determination to take on this
responsibility, although I know that not everyone will be satisfied."
The
director acknowledged the differences in resources compared to other
productions backed by large corporations, but reaffirmed his commitment
to JC Staff, the studio in charge of animation: "I
want to support JC Staff, which strives to improve working conditions and
nurture its own team."
The
sincerity that divides opinions
Nagai's
statements were met with some understanding from the community. Many users
responded with messages of support such as: "He's a great guy, I respect
him", or "as long as it's better than season 2, it's fine".
However, not everything was positive: some netizens took the opportunity to
launch personal attacks, questioning her previous career in adult anime
productions.
The
problem of harassment on social networks
Nagai
himself publicly called for an end to malicious criticism and online
harassment, recalling that there are questions he cannot answer due to
confidentiality contracts. An extreme case was that of a user who insulted him,
calling him a "hentai gooner" and accusing him of ruining the series.
After several hate messages, he even boasted of having been blocked by the
director.
A huge
challenge ahead
With these
statements, it is clear that the third season of One Punch Man will
carry the difficult task of overcoming the disappointment of the second and
approaching, at least, the quality of the first. While Nagai doesn't promise
miracles, he does hint at an honest effort and a desire to vindicate the
franchise in the hands of JC Staff.
