Summary

Fans support the delay due to production challenges, valuing quality over quicker release dates.
The DanMachi team engages fans during the break with special programs to maintain enthusiasm.
Despite delays, fans appreciate the commitment to delivering high-quality episodes even if it takes longer.

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? (DanMachi) Fans were recently met with unfortunate news: The anime’s fifth season has delayed Episode 12 indefinitely. The production team initially announced its intention to release on December 26, 2024, but that date has been postponed due to internal challenges with the anime, according to the production team.

However, there still hasn’t been an announced new release date, for which fans still await news about. It’s not the first production delay the series has encountered. Fans were worried about a similar delay earlier this season when Episode 9 was pushed back. But the production team has assured viewers they are determined to uphold the high standards of the show, even if it takes a bit longer.

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By Laura Gassert

Positive Response Among The Community

Production Quality Over Quicker Release Date

The delays are no less disappointing, but the fan community has been vastly understanding and supportive. This shows a care for the voice actors and the production team, and fans appreciate the decision to put quality over rushing episodes, or at the very least rushing too many episodes. This sentiment can also be found in discussions on sites like Reddit, with fans wishing the team well and urging the team as much as possible to take the time and do these episodes right.

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Production delays sometimes result in the decline of episode quality, with teams rushing to meet deadlines in the anime industry. In Ep. 12, the DanMachi production committed to avoiding such pitfalls by delaying the airing of that episode indefinitely as of now. It’s in line with what the fans want: well-crafted episodes, even if they have to wait a little longer for them. The audience has responded positively that the team is still committed to delivering the very best possible, which is what is mentioned in the official statement.

The Good Stemmed From The Bad

Good News For The Fans

The DanMachi team has announced special programs to keep fans engaged during the break. An example is the forthcoming “Goddess of the Harvest Arc Cast Gathering Year End Party,” to be aired on Tokyo MX and BS11 on 27th December at 24:30 JST. The AT-X channel will run the special program on December 30th while ABEMA streaming service will play the first 11 episodes again in three marathons from 6:30 p.m. Friday to 7:00 p.m. Saturday.

These serve as entertainment and a medium to maintain and increase fan enthusiasm whilst production continues. The DanMachi community has been very supportive of the show lately, understanding, as fans await the next update, it shows why the series has and will continue to have an enduring appeal.