But as Anime matured, the creators strived to introduce intricate storylines and its effective delivery demanded better animation.

The most suitable example of a great animation isDemon Slayer.

Despite the dated animation and cutting of several scenes, it was considereda strong manga adaptation.

Azami Kurotani hiding her forehead behind a hat in Uzumaki.

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The series is well-known for its dark fantasy atmosphere, savage ghouls, and brutal fight sequences.

Also, the series fell behind in matching choreography as of season 1.

Though animation isn’t everything, it is the core facet of any series.

Guts smiling with a sword over his shoulder in Berserk (1997).

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If an anime aspires to sustain itself, the animation quality must acquire modern standards.

To that extent,Helckappears to have fallen short.

The characters in this series appeared differently, varying significantly between scenes.

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Such inconsistent art quality is quite often during the emotional or comedic frames.

The characters in this series appeared differently, varying significantly between scenes.

Such inconsistent art quality is quite often during the emotional or comedic frames.

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Though some consider it an art style, the ultimate outcome was more of a hustle.

The overuse of CGI and inadequate animation ofHelckhas reduced the overall impact of fantasy action scenes.

The hand drawing and 2D animation didn’t mesh well with computer-generated elements.

Kaneki with one black and red eye, crying in Tokyo Ghoul.

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Fortunately, the production company considered the fanbase’s feedback, and season 3 displayed satisfactory improvement.

Unfortunately, that was not the case forKemono FriendsSeason 2.

However, the second season ofOne-Punch Manhad a different studio to animate.

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As speculated by the community, season 2 faced criticism for its noticeable drop in quality.

The series has heavily restricted the animation by intensively relying on still images.

Inferno Copis known for delivering ruthless justice to lawbreakers.

A still of the title character from the anime Helck laughing.

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The first two seasons were handled by A-1 Pictures, meanwhile, season 3 was animated by Studio DEEN.

The Seven Deadly Sins' season 3 was severely criticized for showcasing less fluidity in the battle scenes.

The fluidity in anime is the constant changes in the visuals, rather than displaying fixed images.

Xin and his army overwhelm an opposing squad in Kingdom anime

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However, the CGI did not meet expectations, rendering similar models of trees and cars look less natural.

The production company tried replicating the unique art style of Junji Ito toanimate a complex and haunting aesthetic.

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Kingdom (2012)

The animated characters form a circle in the forest and look down at the camera in Kemono Friends.

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Saitama and Genos look at each other with cliffs in the background in One Punch Man.

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A skeleton character wearing a cop uniform with fire emanating from its head in the Inferno Cop anime.

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Scene from promos of The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Season 2.

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Miki drifting his car in Initial D third stage.

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Initial D First Stage (1998)

A scene with two characters looking worried in Uzumaki anime.

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