Character Designer Akane Yano Says She Can’t Stop Crying
Akane Yano, the character designer and chief animation director for the anime 100 Girlfriends, or by its full name Kimi no Koto ga Daidaidaidaidaisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo, posted a series of tweets on her Twitter account that have left fans deeply concerned about her well-being and the status of the anime’s second season.
Character Designer Akane Yano Says She Can’t Stop Crying
Akane Yano is a talented character designer who has previously worked on Netoge, Jaku-Chara, B: The Beginning, and Prima Doll. However, her recent tweets raised red flags for fans. Here’s the sequence of her tweets:
- “I can’t stop crying, and I can’t draw.”
- “The countdown to despair has begun.”
- “I wish it were possible to buy the time of people who say they’re bored.”
As noted, Yano is the character designer for the second season of 100 Girlfriends. The first season premiered in October 2023, running for 12 episodes, and was a lighthearted and enjoyable anime.
The second season is scheduled to premiere on July 12, but her tweets have sparked concerns about the working conditions of the animators involved and the potential impact on the anime’s quality.
Fan Reactions
Here are some comments from fans reacting to the situation:
- “Jesus Christ! I swear the industry needs to cut the number of projects in half and give workers basic human rights.”
- “I never expected this from 100 Girlfriends. The anime is hilarious, but behind the scenes, it’s a living hell. It’s sad to see the industry in this state.”
- “Man, I thought they were ready because of the character PVs that covered everything up to 75% of a hypothetical season finale. Those and the private premiere of the first episode really convinced me things were going smoothly.”
- “I’d gladly settle for far fewer anime if this is the price.”
- “This is definitely an industry ripe for unionization.”
- “And yet, I’ve already seen complaints about next year having fewer anime that aren’t sequels. People just don’t care if it means more ‘hype.’”
- “This is just depressing.”
- “I love anime, but this system is completely broken and needs a full overhaul.”
- “This feels less like an anime golden age and more like an anime bubble. Low wages, low profits, long hours… something’s got to give at some point. This can’t be sustainable.”
Akane Yano’s tweets strongly suggest issues with the production of the second season of 100 Girlfriends, given it is her most imminent project. Fans will closely watch the second season to see how production challenges may have affected its quality.
Let’s hope Akane Yano recovers and receives the support she needs during this challenging time.
via Voce Sabia Anime