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To preemptively address fan backlash, the producers and cast have employed damage control. They emphasize that the new show will be different and not directly comparable to the original—arguing that "you can't beat the anime", so the best approach is a reimagining.
This “damage control” is evident in statements suggesting fans should lower their expectations or accept a "new version" with "its own identity." Such rhetoric is seen as an effort to manage disappointment and shift focus away from fidelity issues.