For fans used to the 3D cell-shaded look of the original series, Hyousetsu Teikoku is a massive aesthetic shift.
RWBY: Hyousetsu Teikoku is an ambitious experiment. It functions both as an entry point for traditional anime fans who were hesitant to watch the original 3D web series, and as a rich, psychological exploration of Weiss Schnee for veteran fans. It takes the surface-level tropes of the early volumes and injects them with a heavy dose of psychological surrealism. RWBY: Hyousetsu Teikoku
What makes Hyousetsu Teikoku immediately stand out is its pedigree. The project was brought to life by some of the most influential names in the anime industry: For fans used to the 3D cell-shaded look