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India Today
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
One Piece animator wants sound team of anime to be 'immediately fired'
The official animator for the popular anime series 'One Piece' has sparked a major discussion online after criticising the sound team at Toei Animation. Sota Shigetsugu, known for his work on other successful anime like Attack on the Titan' and 'Jujutsu Kaisen', expressed his dissatisfaction with the sound design in the latest episode. In his now-deleted post, he called Toei Animation's sound team 'unprofessional' and even suggested that the entire team should be fired. He wrote on X, 'Toei should urgently fire the sound team for One Piece. That's not the work of professionals.' This post quickly went viral, igniting a debate among fans and industry controversy arose following the release of Episode 1127 of One Piece, which featured a much-anticipated battle between characters Luffy and Admiral Kizaru. While the animation received praise for its quality, the sound effects became a focal point of criticism. Fans noted that the sound effects were outdated, repetitive, and poorly timed, detracting from the overall experience. Some even joked that the sound effects had not changed in two decades, despite the series' global me how one piece probably has the most lavish animation i've seen for a weekly show just to hire the janitor as the sound designer for a side gig Eki (@Ekis03) April 27, 2025 Shigetsugu's comments resonated with many fans who have long been frustrated with the sound quality in 'One Piece'. Some fans have even taken it upon themselves to create edited versions of scenes with improved audio, which have been well-received. This indicates a strong desire among viewers for an audio experience that matches the high-quality visuals of the series. Despite the growing criticism, Toei Animation has yet to respond to the concerns raised by Shigetsugu and the fan Watch
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Here's why One Piece animator is asking Toei to fire the sound design team
One Piece returned after a six-month hiatus, and with it, people expected improvements in everything, including animation and sound. However, some viewers have been saying that the sound effects need work. One of One Piece's animators, Sota Shigetsugu, has slammed the sound design team and asked Toei Animation to fire them all because their work is outdated. Here is what else he said. Here's why One Piece animator is asking Toei to fire the sound design team Sota Shigetsugu, who has contributed to a number of anime, including Attack on Titan, Jujutsu Kaisen, and the upcoming Chainsaw Man: Reze film, expressed his dissatisfaction on X using the handle @Hone_Hone. His post in Japanese translates to, 'Toei should urgently fire the sound team for One Piece. That's not the work of professionals.' One Piece animator Sota Shigetsugu slams Toei Animation's sound team in deleted post, calling their work unprofessional and urging them to be fired Remember when they said they were upgrading their SFX during the 6-month hiatus?Well guess that was just a fucking lie lol 😭 Whoever the sound designer for these episodes are have no idea about what audio fatigue is, do NOT play the exact same sound at the exact same pitch 23 times in a row or the viewer WILL get sick of it. Also imagine working super hard to get this level of quality and they do this. Fans react to One Piece animator calling out the sound design team The discussion on the show's sound design is still going strong even though the post has since been removed. The sound effects in One Piece need to be improved, according to many fans and some were also unaware of what the matter is. One wrote, 'Remember when they said they were upgrading their SFX during the 6-month hiatus?.' Another added, 'Toei has used the same sound effects for decades. Even in major shows like Dragon Ball and One Piece.' When did the one piece SFX hate begin? Like what's the issue with it Toei has used the same sound effects for decades. Even in major show like Dragon Ball and One Piece. Given the stunning animation and direction in One Piece, it's disappointing that Toei hasn't upgraded its sound design to match these high quality elements. A third went on to add, 'Whoever the sound designer for these episodes has no idea about what audio fatigue is, do NOT play the exact same sound at the exact same pitch 23 times in a row or the viewer WILL get sick of it.' What do you think? Will Toei take a hard call?
Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
One Piece animator calls for ‘immediate firing' of entire sound team, blasts ‘unprofessional' work; here's why
After constant complaints from fans about the 'awful' sound effects in One Piece, it seems one animator has finally taken note. Sota Shigetsugu, one of the animators behind the globally successful anime, recently blasted the Toei Animation sound team for their 'unprofessional' work (though he didn't get into specifics) and even called for immediate action to fire the entire team. Although the tweet was later deleted, it sparked a wild debate among fans and industry professionals about the show's sound effects. Many agreed that the show has been struggling with poor sound quality for months, with the main issue being the reuse of old sound effects, some of which date back to other popular shows like Dragon Ball. Fans had pointed this out frequently, but this was likely the first time someone from inside the team took charge and called out the subpar work. One Piece animator calls out the 'unprofessional work' Sota Shigetsugu, the animator known for his work on popular anime franchises like Attack on Titan and Jujutsu Kaisen, took to his X post and wrote, 'Toei should urgently fire the sound team for One Piece. That's not the work of professionals.' The frustration likely comes from the fact that Toei has not updated its sound design to match the evolving animation and direction. As anime quality improves over time, these outdated sounds feel lazy and disconnected from the high-quality sound production viewers now expect. Take One Piece Episode 1,127, for example. According to Dexerto, the episode titled Luffy vs. Kizaru! A Fierce Kaleidoscopic Battle was praised for its impressive animation and fight scenes, but the excitement quickly vanished when the sound effects kicked in. Fans have shared multiple clips to back up Sota's frustration, especially from a fight scene between Zoro and Lucci. The sounds used in these battle scenes, like the sound of a sword swinging, are repeated over and over without any variation. One fan expressed their annoyance, saying, 'In one of the more recent fights, there's a sword being swung at Luffy. And it has swung at least 10 times. And each time it is the EXACT same sound with ZERO change. It's f*cking grating and loud.' ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Some even pointed out how the anime took a six-month hiatus just to upgrade their sound system and FX, and came back with absolutely nothing to show for it. 'Remember when they said they were upgrading their SFX during the 6-month hiatus?…liars,' one X user commented. 'He's not wrong re re-used sfx for 20 years being a billion dollar company is criminal,' another added. But not every One Piece fan is convinced by the idea of sound upgradation. Some are defending Toei and the old sound effects. They argue that these familiar sounds are a part of the show's charm and nostalgia. For them, changing these sounds would erase a piece of anime history that's been around for decades. 'What's wrong with the sound, it's not bad, right?' a social media user commented on Sota's now deleted tweet. 'The sound was fine. It's literally the sounds associated with One Piece. Like imagine if they changed the sound of the chidori to the kamameha sound effect because people bitched for 'better sound effect' i care for sound identity the effects are nice & have been around for ages,' another said. This debate has divided the fanbase. Some feel the criticism is harsh and uncalled for, while others see it as an opportunity for Toei to improve the show. For a globally famous title like One Piece, fans believe that studios like Toei should not only improve the animation but also step up their sound design to meet modern expectations.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
One Piece animator slams Toei Animation's sound team, calls their work unprofessional
One Piece animator slams Toei Animation's sound team, calls their work unprofessional An official One Piece animator recently caused a stir online by openly criticising Toei Animation's sound team. In a now-deleted social media post, animator Sota Shigetsugu called the sound design in the latest episode 'unprofessional' and even said that the whole team should be fired. The post went viral and started a big discussion among fans. Many agreed with him, saying the sound effects in the anime have been bad for a long time. This happened after the release of Episode 1127, which featured a much-awaited battle between Luffy and Admiral Kizaru. While the animation was praised, the sound effects became a hot topic for the wrong reasons. Fans and animators both upset with sound quality The fight between Luffy and Kizaru was supposed to be a highlight of the Egghead arc. With top-quality animation and exciting action, fans expected the episode to be perfect. However, the sound design disappointed many viewers. Some fans said the effects were too old, loud, or badly timed. A few even joked that the sound effects haven't changed in 20 years. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Invest $200 in Amazon without buying stocks to earn a second salary Marketsall Sign Up Undo Sota Shigetsugu, who has worked on Jujutsu Kaisen and is directing action scenes in the upcoming Chainsaw Man movie, strongly criticized Toei's sound team. He said they were ruining the hard work of the animators. Fans on social media even shared their own edited versions of the scene with better sound. These versions were well received, proving that viewers want better audio to match the amazing visuals. While the music in One Piece is still loved, many feel the sound effects must be updated soon. Toei Animation has not yet responded to the criticism. Also Read | Ao Ashi Season 2 anime confirmed for 2026 with new studio
