Fans have been waiting for Saitama's return to the small screen in One Punch Man Season 2. Since the new season's release was announced, the hopes are high with the success of the previous installment. But with the change of studio and the unannounced return of Chikashi Kubota, some viewers worry that it would never be the same.
According to reports, Kubota was the first season's chief animation supervisor and character designer. His works speak for itself with the perfect aesthetics and looks of the original installment. However, as there will be a lot of changes in One Punch Man Season 2, there are assumptions the new season has a different chief animation supervisor.
It is not yet confirmed if One Punch Man Season 2 indeed has a new chief animation supervisor, but some fans complain that its character designs "look off" compared to Season 1. Kubota seems uninvolved in the making of the new installment when someone asked him about the series' design changes. "In the PV? I wonder if the change of studio is noticed on screen," he responded.
When the new One Punch Man Season 2 trailer was released, a lot of fans noticed the design changes - from the characters look to other computer-aided designs. Some of them say it has "off-setting composite" that extremely looks weird.
There are assumptions Kubota is part of One Punch Man Season 2's first few episodes, but it is not yet confirmed. Although his replacement has yet to be announced, it may get verified soon. Fans are only hoping that the new season may become as good as the first installment.
Meanwhile, talking about One Punch Man Season 2, Saitama may face a new adversary that will match his ability. Although the manga series' protagonist is known as the "single strongest human in their world," it may change when the new season comes.
EconoTimes reported Orochi might play a big role in One Punch Man Season 2. Although this mysterious character has yet to show its real power in the series, he might finally display his ability this time. He is Bang's former apprentice, and he might have a connection to Orochi and other monsters in the new season.
Even though the focus will be on the new villain, Garou, Orochi may have the chance to have his spotlight in One Punch Man Season 2. After a long wait, the new season will finally come to the small screen in April.
