Why Are Fans Boycotting Bandai Namco Filmworks After One-Punch Man Season 3
O yeah — the new season of One-Punch Man dropped, and a lot of fans are not happy. The main reason? The animation looks rough, people are calling it “slideshow-tier,” and all that build up hype is kinda crashed and burned.
What’s Going On
- Season 3 is being made by J.C.Staff, not Madhouse (who did the amazing first season).
- Bandai Namco Filmworks (aka Bandai Visuals) is one of the big producers, so they’re getting most of the blame.
- Fans think Bandai cut corners — tighter budgets, rushed schedule, overworked staff — to push the show out faster.
The Backlash
- After the first few episodes aired, people blew up Twitter and Reddit with complaints about the “lazy animation” and bad pacing.
- Hashtags like #BoycottBandaiNamco started trending, and petitions popped up demanding better production or a new studio.
- Some fans went too far, sending hate toward staff and the director — he even deleted his social media because of it.
Why Fans Are Angry
- Animation Quality – People expected S-tier fights, not recycled frames.
- Studio Swap – Madhouse made season 1 look legendary; J.C.Staff’s version feels cheaper.
- Corporate Pressure – Many believe Bandai’s “business-first” mindset hurt the creative side.
- Poor Communication – No clear updates or apologies from Bandai added fuel to the fire.
What’s Actually True
- Yes, the animation dip is real — lots of fans and reviewers noticed.
- But the scale of the boycott? Mostly loud online anger right now, not a huge real-world sales hit (yet).
- Harassment definitely happened, though, and that’s where things got ugly.
What Could Fix It
- Bandai needs to be more open about what went wrong and show a plan to fix future episodes.
- Fans should push for quality without attacking staff — it helps the message land better.
- Media should cover both sides — not just the outrage clicks.
In Conclusion
The boycott movement around Bandai Namco/Bandai Visuals after One-Punch Man Season 3 is grounded in a real and visible viewer reaction to due to the poor animation quality and production choices. Corporate decisions about studio partners, scheduling and budget cuts seems to be the causes the fans anger, and social media hype transformed the dissatisfaction into calls for boycott and even harassment. The situation is a mix of legitimate pressure to take accountability and toxic reactions; how producers respond will determine whether this becomes a long-term problem or just a temporary fan revolt.
