After four years of waiting, Tower of God part 2 was released this year to a wave of anticipation and excitement.
Unfortunately, the second season of the anime adaptation of the manhwa Tower of God has received a wave of criticism from fans who were disappointed with the direction the show took. It's an anime show that has consistently received complaints about its subtitles and animation quality, which has led to a backlash against this season.
A recent thread on Reddit has frustrated Tower of God fans, describing the new season as a “complete disappointment” and an “insult” to both the original webtoon's author, SIU, and fans of the series.
A fan expressed: “Ever since the first trailer for season two came out, I knew it was going to be mediocre. They changed a lot of things and in most cases, removed almost all the interesting details. A series of this caliber never deserved to be treated like this.” This person has highlighted the lack of climax and rushed script that contributed to widespread dissatisfaction among the fan community..
Many other fans have also lamented the decline in animation quality since the first season. The first season, despite some complaints about the animation, was largely well-received, thanks in part to Kevin Penkin's music and a unique art style that emphasized the mystery of the tower. However, the second season has been criticized for its generic art style, poor animation, and overall lack of direction.
Among the most discussed changes was the change of animation studio. The first season was produced by Telecom Animation Film, while the second season was handled by a little-known studio, The Answer Studio. There was also a change in direction for the project that fans believe led to a significant drop in animation and storytelling quality.
Season 2 shifted the focus to Ja Wangnan, instead of the Bam we met before. The character change didn't seem to be a problem for current audiences, as more fundamental issues kept cropping up.
One commenter noted: “This is a really hard show to follow, with characters constantly being added and removed from the story. At times it feels like SIU isn't sure where the story is going to take us, which is fascinating in manhwa form, but seems like a nightmare to adapt into anime.”
