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The animation quality in the latest episode of Super Dragon Ball Heroes is criticized for resembling that of a video game.
Super Dragon Ball Heroes is an anime series launched as a promotional vehicle for the popular card and electronic game of the same name. It draws inspiration from the original Dragon Ball manga but is produced by Toei Animation instead of the author Akira Toriyama.
Unlike the main series, Super Dragon Ball Heroes does not adhere to a cohesive storyline, lacking continuity with the main Dragon Ball plot. Instead, it focuses on presenting epic and thrilling battles between characters from various timelines and universes within the Dragon Ball franchise. This entertainment-oriented approach has garnered a passionate fanbase.
This anime is characterized by its emphasis on fan service and intense action sequences. Viewers can expect frequent spectacular showdowns and challenging battles in each episode. Iconic characters from the Dragon Ball series, both heroes and villains, make appearances, adding an element of surprise and excitement for fans.
While Toei Animation once surprised with outstanding animation for this promotional anime, the latest special installment has been produced in 3DCG for the first time. Unfortunately, the outcome is far from favorable.
The characters appear entirely rigid, seeming as if they were taken from a PlayStation 2 video game (or even earlier). The low-quality animation quickly made Super Dragon Ball Heroes a trend on social media, with thousands of internet users pouring in criticisms.
However, director Tadayoshi Yamamuro has announced that Super Dragon Ball Heroes will be 'taking a break for a while' as the animation team goes on an indefinite hiatus. This suggests a misunderstanding in the matter. The new animation for Super Dragon Ball Heroes is indeed taken from the video game, but it seems the staff may have been a bit too proud to introduce it.
It's possible the main series will return until the personnel complete their work on Dragon Ball Daima.
Below are some internet users' comments on the animation quality of the new episode of Super Dragon Ball Heroes:
- Why did they use video game models?
- This looks like a PlayStation 2 video game! Dreadful design, dreadful animation. I thought Super Dragon Ball Heroes was consistently praised for its animation, what happened?
- Why are their poses so stiff? Why do they lack any expression? Why do the attacks look like video game animations?
- This looks like a poorly made fan animation rather than an official CGI episode.
- This is one of the most remarkable drops in quality I've ever seen, it's unbelievable.
- This CGI animation looks like the SpongeBob Squarepants episodes they made using AI.
