CATDOLL: Japanese netizens hotly discuss: Does 3D have value in Japanese animation?

3D animation is also known as three-dimensional animation. One advantage of this type of animation over 2D animation is that there will be no screen collapse. As for the sensory experience, it varies from person to person.

With the continuous development of computer hardware, 3D technology has become relatively popular. So why do Japanese animations that we are familiar with still use the 2D animation production model? Does 3D technology still have significance in the Japanese animation industry? Let's take a look at the discussion of Japanese fans.

1：にじいろ@名无しびより：

Disney and PIXAR have already developed 3D technology. But Japanese animation is still basically 2D. Even if 3D is added reluctantly, it feels weird. Is there really anyone who likes that kind of 3D?

2：にじいろ@名无しびより：

The 3D in Knights of Sidonia and Arpeggios of Blue Steel is pretty good.

3：にじいろ@名无しびより：

To be honest, 3D is still useful for reducing budgets and improving efficiency.

6：にじいろ@名无しびより：

The success of a work still depends on the plot, and it is indeed better to present it in 2D.

8：にじいろ@名无しびより：

The 3D graphics in Knights of Sidonia are smooth.

10：にじいろ@名无しびより：

I feel that Japan's 3D technology is 10 years behind that of overseas ones. If the script could be 10 years ahead, it would be fine.

15：にじいろ@名无しびより：

It's not that Japan's 3D technology is backward, but the direction of development is different. Japan has always wanted to maintain the characteristics of 2D technology. It's not that there is no 3D technology, but it depends on whether you want to use it. Just like CG technology is also very common, but there are still people who like hand-drawing.

13：にじいろ@名无しびより：

It is better not to completely deny new things. 3D may gradually become popular in the future. This is an inevitable trend.

16：にじいろ@名无しびより：

The 3D level in Japan's two-dimensional world is indeed not high. Now TV animation is already a mixture of 2D and 3D. Maybe one day it will become difficult to distinguish between 2D and 3D. The 3D market will become larger and larger. This is true.

17：にじいろ@名无しびより：

The 3D of "Dance Weapon Dance Ranki" is rare to reach commercial standards, but the plot is just a joke.

18：にじいろ@名无しびより：

In terms of budget and profit, the cost of 3D may be lower than 2D after it becomes popular. The producers are still very interested. Especially, it can reduce the budget of mecha animation.

21：にじいろ@名无しびより：

The 3D of Girls und Panzer is a breakthrough, as the 3D tanks are well integrated into the 2D images. However, some minor flaws can still be seen.