The Evolving Landscape of Anime: A Reflection on Popularity and Trends
This inquiry has sparked a variety of responses, highlighting how participants reflect on certain anime that were once immensely popular and captured public attention but have since been forgotten or relegated to the background.
Some argue that the superficial aspects of the entertainment industry can lead to the neglect of even the most critically acclaimed films, as trends and new releases tend to overshadow them. Others believe that the ever-changing nature of the market and the excessive visibility of various media platforms contribute to the rapid decline in relevance of certain anime over time.
Opinions from Anime Enthusiasts on the Current Trends:
- – Tokyo Ghoul? Despite its final season being a disappointment, it was once considered on par with titles like Sword Art Online, Death Note, and Code Geass. Nowadays, it seems people are finding ways to forget about it.
- – Noragami. It’s quite good, but it has lost popularity, especially since it hasn’t had a third season.
- – A Certain Magical Index became a landmark when it first aired in 2008. If you’re under 25 and haven’t heard of it, you might be missing out.
- – Haruhi Suzumiya is no longer as influential as it was during the 2000s.
- – Lucky Star. A classic work that seems to have lost its appeal over time.
- – Does anyone still remember D. Gray-man?
- – Elfen Lied, Yuri on Ice, and Mirai Nikki were quite controversial upon release, yet they seem to have faded from discussions today.
- – I feel like I might be the only one still mentioning Durarara!!.
- – Many anime from the late ’80s have vanished from memory, such as Bubblegum Crisis, Project A-ko, Venus Wars, and City Hunter.
- – I haven’t heard anyone mention Yu Yu Hakusho, D. Gray-man, Toriko, or Reborn in a long time.
- – Full Metal Panic was incredibly popular 15-20 years ago, even among those who didn’t watch anime. Now, it’s almost never referenced.
