One Punch Man Director criticises viral Chinese anime ‘Super Cube’—sparks heated debate

A new Chinese anime called Super Cube is going viral online. Its latest episode, Episode 7, has amazing animation and fast-paced action. Many fans are calling it one of the best animated episodes of 2025. Some say it might even compete with hit series like Solo Leveling. But not everyone is happy. Kenichiro Aoki, the animation director of One Punch Man Season 2, recently criticised the show. He said the episode looked good, but it lacked feeling. His comments have started a big debate online among fans and animators.

Kenichiro Aoki shared his opinion on social media site X. He praised the animation but said it moved too fast. According to him, there was no time for viewers to feel the action. He also criticised the show for copying the style of a famous Japanese animator.
Aoki said, “Even if it's shown at the same tempo and with the same tension, it just flows by without time to absorb it. Also, please stop using the same layout, movements, and expressions. It's a shame.”
Many fans quickly guessed he was talking about animator nian41. Nian41 worked on Episode 7 and is known for fast, high-quality action scenes. Some people believe he was inspired by Yutaka Nakamura, a well-known Japanese animator who worked on shows like Cowboy Bebop.
Some fans agreed with Aoki. They said Super Cube looked amazing, but the action scenes felt rushed. Others said Aoki should not judge when One Punch Man Season 2 also received criticism in the past.
Despite the debate, Super Cube is becoming more popular every day. The show is available on iQIYI and YouTube. Episode 1 is free to watch. The story follows a boy named Wang Xiaoxiu who gets powers from a space system and begins an exciting adventure.