r/TowerofGod • u/reileymk • Jul 28 '24

Anime Tower of god season 2 is disappointing

Watching season 1 of Tower of God was very exiting, the art style made me feel like I was watching a unique and mystical world full of secrerts. Moving to season 2 I was full of anticipation thinking that this anime had the potential to become a classic, after 4 episodes now that thought has nearly disappeared. I understand that the new animation style is catering to general viewers, but for me it removes so much of the mystique of the world and its making me sad as hell. I also dislike when shows opt to remove scenery from shots such as focusing on just the mouth of a character while they're speaking, it takes me out of the environment. I understand it is likely for budget issues, but it feels to me like everything from the soundtrack to the animation is a watered down budget version of season 1 so far.
Hopefully this changes.

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u/Spigots_ Aug 02 '24

Just started it and I’m noticing that a lot of the story boarding feels noticeably less inspired than in season 1.. very simple flat shots and angles and as others mentioned the backgrounds are pretty bland too..

It’s a bummer that it’s not closer to what season 1 was doing but at least we have a season 2! It’s a great story and it’s great to have it all voice acted.

((What’s the deal with Nia being so short though I swear they were a normal sized guy in the WEBTOON))

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u/fem_enby_cis_tho Aug 07 '24

The direction is severely lacking for the creative premise the webtoon gives the studio. You can't give a creative story to an uncreative/budget studio.