They discover a resemblance between Sousou no Frieren and Bocchi the Rock!

The anime community in Japan is in the midst of a heated discussion after users of a popular comment forum noticed a striking similarity in scene composition between the final episode of the anime "Sousou no Frieren" and the final episode of "Bocchi the Rock!" Both series, hailed as among the best of their respective seasons, were produced by different animation studios. However, the connection between the two lies in the director in charge: Keiichiro Saito.

Saito, known for his ability to capture exciting and emotional moments in animation, served as director on both projects. This connection has led the community to speculate about the possible influence of the director on the composition of final scenes, which would explain the similarity observed.

The observation of the anime community has sparked a lively debate about the role of the director in creating and executing key scenes in Japanese animation. Both "Sousou no Frieren" and "Bocchi the Rock!" have been praised for their captivating storytelling, engaging characters, and thrilling final scenes. Observing this similarity between the final episodes further highlights director Saito's reputation and his ability to leave a lasting impression on the audience.

"When I saw the profile of Frieren's final episode, I thought, 'That's very Bocchi-esque,' and it turns out he's the same director."
"When I found out it was the same director, for the first time I thought, 'If it's this director, I'll watch any anime he makes even if I don't know the play.'"
"For a few years now, only the anime made by this director have been interesting to me. Believe me, it's not just Bocchi the Rock that has done it! and Sousou no Frieren."
"I did more research on the subject and realized that he also worked on 'Love Live! Sunshine!!", 'Little Witch Academia' and 'Pokémon Sun & Moon'".
"Awesome, I can't believe it."
"I just watched the final episode, and the moment I saw Frieren in profile I was reminded of that final episode of Bocchi the Rock!. And now I understand why they were so similar."
"I thought I really liked the way Sousou no Frieren ended up and left his final impression, and now I see that Keiichiro Saito directed it himself."
"I see, I guess anything Keiichiro Saito does won't have a sequel for a while. He's a very sought-after director today."
"I'd like Bocchi the Rock! had a second season again produced by CloverWorks and directed by Keiichiro Saito, however long it takes."
"Truly the best anime director of recent times, an eminence in the industry."