Japanese Internet users were involved in an intense online debate about what they prefer in an anime: Good animation with a bad story or a good story with bad animation? This discussion has divided the anime community, with passionate advocates on both sides arguing their points of view fervently.
On the one hand, supporters of good animation argue that high-quality animation can significantly elevate the viewing experience of anime. They argue that well-animated scenes can convey stronger emotions, improve viewer immersion, and make the story more visually appealing, even if the plot is weak. In addition, they highlight that impressive animation can capture viewers’ attention from the first moment and keep them interested throughout the series.
On the other hand, proponents of a good story argue that without a solid plot and well-developed characters, the quality of the animation loses its value. They argue that a compelling story can compensate for shortcomings in animation and keep viewers engaged and excited, even if the visual quality is not exceptional. Additionally, they point out that a memorable story can leave a lasting impression on viewers long after the anime ends.
This debate between animation and story in anime has surprising parallels to debates in the video game industry, where the importance of gameplay versus graphics is discussed. In both cases, fans must weigh which aspects they value most in their entertainment experience: technical quality or immersive narrative?
- «And what do you prefer? What I prefer is not to comment on the matter.».
- «I think the content is the most important thing, but when I see series with good animation and others with bad animation, I realize how important this aspect is. If the story is interesting, I will watch it even if the animation is terrible, but it rarely becomes popular».
- «Today’s popular animes come first. Animation is what makes something popular. It’s more about reducing awkwardness than making it interesting. The most popular anime these days is the first one, but the story is not that interesting. The animation must be so good it must make you forget how bad the story is».
- «Series that neglect animation and are still interesting are a rarity. There are a lot of bad stories with shitty animation».
- «Of course it’s the latter. A good story is enjoyable, whether with good or bad animation».
- «There is not a single anime with an interesting story».
- «In the end, if the story isn’t interesting, it won’t sell. Unless it’s Kyoto Animation».
- «Are there any popular anime with shitty animation in the past? Not compared to now, but if it was at a shit level by the standards of the time, it would be impossible. I think only Higurashi no Naku Koro ni would fall into this category».
- «This. I can’t think of anything interesting with shitty animation».
- «Why do you think people still watch Overlord despite the shitty animation quality? Because of the story that is very good».
- «I stopped watching God Eater and Tales Of after 2 episodes. I can watch interesting anime until the end even if the animation sucks».
- «And which of the two categories would it be for Chainsaw Man?».
- «Like Tokyo Revengers?».
- «I’ve never met an anime where the story was interesting enough to overshadow the bad animation.».
- «There is no such thing as an interesting anime with shitty animation. There are tons of interesting anime with unique animation».
Fountain: Yaraon!
