Why is there a static/glitch screen effect during some action sequences?

WatchTillTandava said:
Has anyone noticed during some combat scenes, usually upon impact of an explosion of fire, general magic, or something of that nature that there is a split second intentional screen glitch effect? Has this been used in the animation of any other series that you're aware of?

And what is the purpose of it? Is it a breaking-the-fourth-wall reference to subtly call out to the audience and remind them that they're watching the series on a television screen or computer screen? Or is it meant to imply that William and the events taking place are in some virtual simulation?

zaza1234 said:
That might just be you, I have not noticed that

WatchTillTandava said:


It is not just me. It's not something subjective to the individual. It's a matter of something either being physically present there or not just as much as Will or Gus being animated into the series or the series having an OP or not. Its presence isn't really up for a debate; you just may have missed it because it only lasts for a split second.

My question is about interpreting its purpose.

CrappyGamer2021 said:
Maybe, idk, it’s just a glitch? Why would u need to interpret its purpose? And if u say it’s only for a split second then y should we care?