Whisper Me a Love Song is the worst production of the season
Recently, Twitter user "Shikimori FanDeluxe (@patstar_1999)" has revealed a number of significant issues in the production of the anime adaptation of "Whisper Me a Love Song (Sasayaku You ni Koi wo Utau)." According to the posted tweet thread, the production has been plagued by problematic working conditions, disorganized schedules, poor communication, and questionable behavior by animation studios Yokohama Animation Lab and Cloud Hearts.
The user begins by explaining that the series was officially announced in January 2023, raising expectations among fans. However, from the beginning there was skepticism due to the background of the animation studios involved. Despite the initial promises and excitement generated by participating in AnimeJapan 2023, the project did not live up to the expectations of many.
One of the most serious problems mentioned is the working condition under extreme pressure. "@patstar_1999" mentions that episodes are completed just 48-72 hours before they air, a clear sign of massive problems in programming and production. This constant delay in the delivery of episodes causes an unsustainable work environment, where animators and staff are subjected to strenuous hours and no time to rest properly.
The thread also reveals that Yokohama Animation Lab and Cloud Hearts have been using outsourcing studios without providing them with the necessary resources, which has led to numerous credit errors and variations in production quality between episodes. Not only has this method of working affected the quality of anime, but it has also resulted in outsourced staff receiving unfair criticism for issues beyond their control.
A prominent example of these issues is the concert scene in episode 7, which was mocked on social media due to the disappearance of the microphones and drummer. "@patstar_1999" clarifies that this mistake was not due to incompetence, but due to lack of time and poor management, with only 2-4 people working on that scene under extreme conditions.
In addition, it is mentioned that the entire Yokohama Animation Lab team left the project due to unacceptable working conditions. Since episode 3, each episode has been handled by a different team, with unaccredited people overworking and 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 get on the air. The CEO of Yokohama Animation Lab has been trying to avoid delays at all costs, but at the expense of the health and well-being of the staff involved. The revelations of "@patstar_1999" highlight the challenges behind anime production in today's industry. Pressure to meet deadlines and poor working conditions can severely affect the quality of construction sites and workers' health.
Source: @Patstar_1999 en Twitter
