Fans lament that Yuru Camp is no longer popular

In the Spring-2024 (April-June) season, the third season of the anime adaptation of "Yuru Camp" has gone virtually unnoticed, something that has generated intense debate among Japanese fans. This situation has surprised many, given the success of previous seasons.

Fans have identified several reasons for this decline in popularity. The most notable is the three-year long waiting period between the second and third seasons, which may have dampened the audience's enthusiasm. In addition, the animation studio's shift from C-Station to 8-Bit studios has been pointed out as a crucial factor. Many fans feel that the anime's essence and visual style have been affected by this transition, negatively impacting their enjoyment.

Yuru Camp, also known as Laid-Back Camp, is a franchise that has captured the hearts of many with its relaxed and heartwarming approach to camping and friendship. The story follows a group of girls who enjoy camping in various scenic locations in Japan, exploring nature and creating stronger bonds between them. Its popularity has held its own thanks to its tranquil atmosphere, detailed landscape art, and authentic depiction of the campground's culture.

Despite its initial success, the recent changes have been a blow to the series. Loyal fans are still hopeful that the third season will succeed in bringing back the magic that made "Yuru Camp" a phenomenon, but they acknowledge that the challenge is significant.

"I don't understand why this cute story isn't so popular anymore."
"Nowadays it has become a tourism program rather than a recounting of life, it has become uninteresting."
"It wasn't this good since the second season, it's a miracle that the first season was so popular."
"Yuru Camp was very popular in its first season, but the third season is extremely boring."
"The second season was already pretty boring, they just kept doing the same thing for this third season."
"It can't be helped, the original manga itself also became extremely boring to read."
"It's good when Rin Shima takes center stage, I think she's the only redeemable character today."
"It's just that it's competing against other, much more interesting slice-of-life series this season."
"Some of the characters just became background, a disappointment."
"In the end, when you turn a manga into an anime, you have to make some changes to the original work."
"What's the problem with season three? Not only are the designs and animation looked down upon, but the story itself became uninteresting."
"If it's boring, then it's a faithful adaptation of the original manga."
"I think 8-Bit is also airing other shows this season, so you can tell that some have more priority than others."
"Comparing the third season of Yuru Camp and the first, they are really different and I understand the criticism."
"Conversely, are there any interesting anime with a third season? Most of them become boring as an oyster."