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I thought it was really cool. It’s not better than the live-action. It’s a great way to expand this universe without affecting the main story. The beginning is a bit slow, but from a certain point it gets into a really good rhythm that brings back the roots of Stranger Things. What I also liked is how it slowly builds tension instead of rushing things. At first it feels like it’s just setting up characters and atmosphere, but then it starts layering that familiar mystery feeling again—like something is always slightly off in the background And once it clicks, it really clicks. The pacing becomes more engaging, the stakes feel clearer, and it starts to feel like that classic mix of friendship, curiosity, and creeping danger that made the original series so strong. Another cool thing is how it can explore ideas that the live-action can’t really do as freely. The animation style lets them push visuals, weird moments, and concepts from the Upside Down without worrying about realism or production limits. That opens a lot of space for creativity while still respecting the main storyline. Overall, it feels less like a replacement and more like a “side layer” of the universe—something that deepens it, fills gaps, and keeps that Stranger Things feeling alive in a different format