Recently, Twitter user “Shikimori FanDeluxe (@patstar_1999)”Revealed a number of significant problems in the production of the anime adaptation of“Whisper me a love song (Sasayaku You ni Koi wo Utau)”. According to the tweet thread published, production was affected by problematic working conditions, disorganized schedules, poor communication and questionable behavior at animation studios Yokohama Animation Lab and Cloud Hearts.

The user begins by explaining that the series was officially announced in January 2023, generating anticipation among fans. However, from the beginning there was skepticism due to the background of the animation studios involved. Despite initial promises and the enthusiasm generated by participation in AnimeJapan 2023, the project did not meet the expectations of many.

One of the most serious problems mentioned is the working conditions under extreme pressure. “@patstar_1999” mentions that episodes are completed only 48-72 hours before they air, a clear sign of massive scheduling and production issues. This constant delay in delivering episodes causes an unsustainable work environmentwhere artists and employees are subject to tiring days and no time to rest properly.

The topic also reveals that Yokohama Animation Lab and Cloud Hearts have been using third-party studios without providing them with the necessary resources, which led to numerous errors in the credits and variations in production quality between episodes. This working method not only affected the quality of the anime, but also caused outsourced employees to receive unfair criticism for issues beyond their control.

A prominent example of these problems is the concert scene in episode 7, which was ridiculed on social media due to the disappearance of the microphones and the drummer. “@patstar_1999” clarifies that this error was not due to incompetence, but rather to lack of time and mismanagement, with only 2 to 4 people working on that scene under extreme conditions.

Furthermore, it is mentioned that The entire Yokohama Animation Lab staff left the project due to unacceptable working conditions. Since episode 3, each episode has been directed by a different team, with uncredited and overworked people even sleeping in their offices due to the workload.

The situation has reached such a point that it is a “miracle” that the episodes manage to air. Yokohama Animation Lab CEO has been trying to avoid delays at all costs, but at the expense of the health and well-being of the personnel involved. The revelations of “@patstar_1999” reveal the challenges behind anime production in today's industry. Pressure to meet broadcast deadlines and poor working conditions can seriously affect the quality of works and the health of workers.

Source: @Patstar_1999 on Twitter