>>35433163I can not watch the SM anime because of the new art style. Now, I understand SM switched to a different animation software . However, Yo-Kai uses the same animation style but their artwork didn't take a dramatic dip. SM artwork is too simplistic with lack of shadows and line weight which makes the characters flat and not fitting into the background. The background art is poorly copied&paste that's it's very noticeable. The background is too saturated with color which too much of a contrast between the simplistic artwork of the main characters.
There are too many companions in the SM anime. 3 is the ideal number for the writers/producers but 4 main characters should be the max. We've seen in XY that 4 main characters was pushing it in terms of making sure each character got screen time and dedicated episodes for character development. In Gen 8, they need to reduce it down to 3 main characters and continue the model form XY and have dedicated episodes to certain main characters. this anime can have on the screen that they can have.
Before you SMfags start hating on me and calling me a cancerous XYfag. I am an XYfag. However, I do appreciate the anime to moving to a more fluid animation. XY's animation was too stiff and that was because they focused more on the art style than the animation. The Pokemon anime needs to find that right balance. I believe that Gen 8 will iron out these issues and the art style will greatly improve.
