Anime with better story than art

The poll seems to be assuming that slideshows and CGI are obviously and objectively worse than 2D, which I don't agree with at all.

As for the post itself, at a minimum I expect an anime to move (in a comprehensible way) and stay on-model. 2D vs. 3D is not relevant at this level. Slideshows are only acceptable if there seems to be a particular reason or style.

Golden Kamuy is an example of the excitement and story more than making up for the jankiness of its visuals. I'd say the jankiness actually adds to the comedic and chaotic tone.

Hikari no Ou is what comes to mind as a recent example of a decent story that could not overcome its horrible visuals. So much bizarre movement (when it moves at all), the art style constantly falling apart, overuse of still frames and bad CGI.

@perseii Although they aren't objectively worse on their own

If you think about how many 2D anime there are vs how many 3D CGI anime there are, and how many badly animated 2D vs how many badly animated 3D, there are relitively a lot more badly animated 3D anime than 2D

@DigiCat Man, that's gotta be one of the worst takes I've come across on this site.

@Gashadokur0 Any chance i can ask you to elaborate on the matter? :3

@DigiCat Comparing 2D and 3D anime based on the quantity of poorly animated examples is not really fair. The number of 2D anime vastly outnumbers 3D CGI anime, so naturally, there will be more examples to pick from in each category, good and bad. Traditional 2D animation has a long history and has been the dominant style in the industry for decades. Naturally, with a larger pool of 2D anime, you'll find a wider range of quality, from masterpieces to less impressive works. 3D CGI in anime is still in a developmental phase. Many studios are experimenting with this technology, trying to find the best ways to integrate it which often leads to a wider range of quality, with some attempts falling short of expectations. In 2D, the techniques and processes are well-established, allowing for more consistent output. Also 2D animation relies heavily on artistic skill and style, and even lower-budget productions can achieve a unique aesthetic appeal with skilled artists. Whereas, 3D requires advanced technology specialized software, and a significant investment in both time and resources. Over time, as more artists become proficient in 3D animation techniques and as technology improves, the quality of 3D anime is likely to increase. It also depends on the budget and resouces producing high-quality 3D animation often requires significant financial investment and advanced technological resources, which not all studios can afford. Studios often turn to low cost 3D animation when they are working with a limited budget or want to cut costs, freeing up more resources to enhance their 2D animation. This is why many anime blend 2D and 3D elements, where the 3D animation can sometimes appear bad while the 2D animation looks fantastic.

This statement seems to be the consensus in the community, but is that actually true, I wonder? I think a large part of that is from people just "not liking" how 3D looks and feels, or rejecting 3D out of principle.

Bad 3D animation tend to leave a far stronger impression and that's what people tend to remember. Yes, I also react much more negatively when 3D animation is bad, compared to when 2D animation is bad; it just feels way uglier and more unnatural.

But it's hard to say whether it's actually "more common" for 3D animation to look bad. Maybe I'm more positive because I haven't seen enough 3D animation, good or bad. But then I haven't seen enough 2D animation, for that matter; every season there's an avalanche of 2D animation (many of them bad, I assume) that I don't even bother checking out.

A show can be "badly animated" in my eyes regardless of 2D or 3D, if the art and the movement looks awkward, boring, inconsistent, or incomprehensible. I do prefer 2D animation, but I feel that's a matter of personal taste, not because it's "better" "more often."

I willingly watched Cat Eyed Boy which is a slideshow. @DigiCat I recommend this one. It is by the creator of the chicken manga I previously recommended.

@Lucifrost Thanks for the rec :D

Btw do you know where to watch? I can only find first 3 eps :')

@DigiCat
The episodes you found are the only ones subbed. I watched several raw episodes on youtube, but I was never able to find the whole thing. It is considered an extremely rare anime.