Anime has always been animation first, story second—but somewhere along the way, the community forgot that. In this episode, Kyle and Dr. Applesauce dive into the downfall of One Punch Man and the animator backlash that followed. They unpack why visuals matter, why fans are frustrated, and why cr...
Anime has always been animation first, story second—but somewhere along the way, the community forgot that. In this episode, Kyle and Dr. Applesauce dive into the downfall of One Punch Man and the animator backlash that followed. They unpack why visuals matter, why fans are frustrated, and why creators are reaching their breaking point. They also explore the state of romance anime—like With You, Our Love Will Make It Through—and how even heartfelt shows get dragged into the animation vs. storytelling debate. If you’ve ever loved anime for the way it looks as much as the way it feels, this one hits home.