The second season of Blue Lock has faced significant criticism following the release of its initial episodes, with fans noticing a dip in animation quality. Recently, one of the season’s animators, Martin Reyes, spoke out about the production issues contributing to these disappointing results. Reyes, who contributed to the anime’s second episode, shared his experience on social media, explaining that intense time pressures and challenging work conditions impacted the quality of the series. According to Reyes, he was originally tasked with animating sections of five episodes. However, he left after completing his work on episode two, citing an impossible production schedule as the main reason. “I worked on episode two, completing 20 cuts, but ultimately decided not to continue with the show due to the unmanageable workload and time crunch,” Reyes said. He explained that much of the animation he had created was cut or heavily modified, leading to static, underwhelming scenes in the final episode. Reyes also highlighted how the production committee behind Blue Lock prioritized profits over the working conditions of animators. “The …