However, these studio changes in anime bring production complexity, scheduling conflicts, and financial considerations. In this article, we'll explore some popular anime that have undergone studio changes and how these changes impacted the series. So, without further ado, let's get started.

10. Fruits Basket

Natsuki Takaya's Fruits Basket received its first anime adaptation in 2001, which, admittedly, had its own charms, but failed to successfully adapt the original manga. Studio Deen's lack of understanding of the source material has also hampered its current and future developments.

Dissatisfied with the results, the author of Fruits Basket stated that if he ever wanted another adaptation, it would have to be from scratch with a new team. Then came TMS Entertainment, which took over the project in 2019 and has since created the faithful adaptation the story deserves.

9. Fate

The Fate franchise we all know boasts great action, exceptional animation, and well-crafted storytelling. However, this didn't happen overnight, and before becoming a successful anime from Ufotable, it was a poorly developed series from Studio Deen.

When the series was handed over to Ufotable, they increased its production value, and with a stunning blend of 2D and 3D animation styles, the new team members brought out the best in the story. Ufotable navigated the sinking ship of the Fate franchise and, to everyone's surprise, made it a fan favorite.

8. Durarara!!

Durarara!! is a popular urban fantasy mafia anime told from multiple perspectives, featuring a diverse array of criminal organizations from Japan to Russia. The first season of the anime was produced by Brain's Base, and they did an excellent job making it a hit.

However, the following season saw the anime shift to the newly formed Studio Shuka, which was originally founded by the same staff members who worked on the first season. Because the studio change wasn't out of necessity, the team delivered the same level of quality as the previous season.

7. Log Horizon

Studio Satelight is responsible for bringing the world of the massively multiplayer online role-playing game Log Horizon to life. Although the anime did very well, the production committee passed it to Studio Deen for subsequent seasons, although the director and writers remained the same.

After the change in the production committee, the anime suffered a major decline, with a notable drop in the quality of the art and character designs. The pacing began to drag, and the waste of time on irrelevant supporting characters left fans disappointed with the series, and they eventually gave up.

6. Yu-Gi-Oh!

Yu-Gi-Oh! amassed a global fanbase after its release, all thanks to its Duel Monsters card-based gameplay. However, the series didn't get off to a great start, as Toei Animation's first original anime attempt initially suffered a major blowout and was criticized for its dark and gory elements.

The show was eventually canceled after airing only 27 episodes. Studio Gallop later took over the project and rebooted the series with a theme that appealed to audiences, naming the first episode "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters." Gallop transformed the story into what fans know today, and the rest is history.

5. Vinland Saga

When Studio Wit decided to abandon the historical drama Vinland Saga, it was shocking news for the anime community. Without Wit Studio's talented production team, it was difficult to imagine an adaptation that would continue the anime's legacy and improve upon its predecessor.

Fortunately, Studio Mappa stepped up and made sure to do Makoto Yukimura justice. After a long wait, the anime finally continued under the same director and staff who worked on the first season at Studio Wit, with few or no changes to the story and much improved animation quality.

4. Psycho-Pass

Psycho-Pass is a cyberpunk psychological thriller anime set in an authoritarian dystopian future. After the anime's debut, Production I.G. strove to make it a box office success, and eventually, it succeeded. But out of the blue, Psycho-Pass moved to a different studio for the second season.

Tatsunoko Productions, Production IG's parent company, worked on the second season and maintained the animation quality, but the story didn't live up to the original. The change in scriptwriter stripped away the story's essence, shattering fans' expectations.

3. Nanatsu no Taizai

Nanatsu no Taizai is still considered one of A1 Pictures' best anime, but the arrival of Studio Deen ruined its reputation. For the third season, Nanatsu no Taizai ended up changing studios, which resulted in a major drop in the quality of the animation and the level of direction.

The move to Studio Deen left many fans upset due to their poor track record handling other anime projects. While the Deen team faithfully adapted the story, it wasn't good enough to compensate for the sloppy visuals, which left fans genuinely upset with such a downgrade for this series.

2. One Punch Man

Over the years, the superhero comedy series One Punch Man faced many obstacles along the way, mainly due to production issues. This modern classic began at Studio Madhouse and ended up in the hands of JC Staff, who took over production in its second season.

The decision was made after the team that worked with Madhouse to produce Season 1 became unavailable. Under a new director, J.C. Staff delivered a great sequence, but Season 2 saw a decline in art quality and suffered greatly in its fight animation, resulting in a major, unexpected error.

1. Attack on Titan

It sometimes seems ridiculous that Studio Wit didn't have enough time or resources to commit to the final season of the critically acclaimed series of the decade, Attack on Titan. The production team simply let the goose that laid the golden eggs slip through their fingers, leaving the anime's future bleak.

Many anime studios were hesitant to take on such a large-scale project, and it took years for the final act to be released until Studio MAPPA stepped in. They took on the project despite initial animosity and delivered a superior performance in every aspect, bringing back the good old days of Attack on Titan.

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