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Fans in the community had high expectations from the recent Hell's Paradise anime adaptation. The manga had been a significant hit for publisher Shonen Jump, having sold about four million copies, which is why the recent anime adaptation by MAPPA Studios, known for their work in acclaimed series such as Attack on Titan and Jujutsu Kaisen, has been criticized for having simple and lackluster animation.
There was a lot of expectation about what was one of the most anticipated manga adaptations in recent years and fans wondered if Hell's Paradise could live up to the hype.
Disclaimer: This article reflects the writer's views.
The Hell's Paradise animation doesn't hurt the quality of the story
Hell's Paradise has a very simple premise: the main character is a serial killer known as Gabimaru the Hollow, who was sentenced to die and who had accepted his end as he was tired of being an assassin. However, he was soon presented with an exciting opportunity. He was offered to be released from all charges if he can find the elixir of life in a realm called Shinsenkyo.
The animation in Hell's Paradise is very effective and serviceable, even if it doesn't have the allure and world-class visuals of, titles like Attack on Titan. However, there is much to love about the anime as it flows in a very natural manner, and the movements of the action sequences are quite exciting, keeping things interesting for the viewer.
It also helps that the anime itself narrates a very good story, which balances the animation and makes for a much more compelling experience. While it is always important to have good animation when working on an adaptation, the series also offers a story with high stakes, a lot of world-building, and characters that are both flawed and easy to root for.
It is also worth pointing out that the anime is only getting started. There is still a lot to explore in the series, and if it proves to be a hit with the right market, there is a very good chance that a higher budget for animation may be granted. This would be great as Hell's Paradise is already a candidate for Anime of the Year.
Part of the criticism by a few viewers was a product of the somewhat dubious quality of the first trailer for the anime. However, much of that has been proven wrong by the result that has been on display in the series so far.
Final thoughts
In short, Hell's Paradise has proven to be very good as far as the current anime adaptation goes. While some of the criticism about the animation being rather basic is grounded in reality, it is worth pointing out that the quality of the product is still quite high.
There is much to like about this anime and it is one of those series that is very likely to have an increase in following and demand in the coming months due to the quality of the product in question.
