The studio known as "Vertex" was in trouble. They had been handed the rights to Ano Danchi no Tsumatachi wa , a series known for its dense, atmospheric melodrama and complex web of neighborhood secrets. The fans were skeptical; previous adaptations of "danchi" (apartment complex) stories were often stiff and low-budget.
In the VN, each H-scene advances character growth (or decay). In the anime, the two explicit scenes (Episode 1 with Saeko, Episode 2 with Yukari) feel obligatory—short, mechanical, and devoid of the that made the original so unique. ano danchi no tsumatachi wa the animation better
The anime is a summary; the VN is an experience. The studio known as "Vertex" was in trouble