The second season of anime often presents a dilemma: it can either elevate the brand to new heights or completely tarnish the legacy of the first season. In Japan’s dense media landscape, fans of anime eagerly discuss upcoming installments, but the reality is often quite grim. A simple question arises: “Which anime has a second season that turned out to be a complete disaster?”
When the anticipation for the next anime season is met with disappointment
The responses to this question come quickly and vary greatly. Users have analyzed the factors leading to these failures, from changes in direction and a significant drop in animation quality to storylines that could not continue in a way that matched the initial season’s momentum.
Some anime start off promisingly but fail to maintain that quality in their subsequent seasons. The community’s expectations are high, and when results fall short, disappointment and frustration can completely overshadow any prior enjoyment.
One poignant question emerges: “Is a second season always necessary?”. Many fans feel that some stories would be better off with a closed ending. Continuing a narrative without a solid reason can often be seen as an ill-conceived idea.
Anime that disappointed with their second seasons
Users have pointed out a number of series that initially succeeded but failed to maintain their charm in subsequent seasons. Here are some notable mentions:
- The Rising of the Shield Hero
- Goblin Slayer
- Hataraku Maou-sama
- Zombie Land Saga
- Kemono Friends
- Tokyo Ghoul:re
- Re:Zero
- Shadows House
- Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid
- Made in Abyss
- Aldnoah Zero
- Darker than Black
One particularly sad case is Kemono Friends, which saw its viewership drop from millions to only a few hundred thousand during its second season, a steep decline that many fans struggled to overcome. The Rising of the Shield Hero faced similar criticism, with many viewers feeling unable to watch the second season despite some having made it through the third.
The disappointment with Hataraku Maou-sama is a recurring theme in discussions. “It’s been a while since I’ve seen an anime that has been so poorly received and yet continues to be produced.” Many fans lament the decline of shows they once loved. Another notable example is Tokyo Ghoul:re, leaving fans questioning if it should even be considered a “second season” or merely a meaningless extension.
What awaits the future for these ongoing series?
With this in mind, the discourse wraps up with a burning question: “Will series like High School DxD and No Game No Life return to their former glory if they come back?”
The second season can be a double-edged sword. It can expand and enrich a story, but it can also obliterate the charm of the original narrative. Ultimately, it depends not only on the expectations of the fans but also on the ability to maintain (or improve) the quality of the original anime produced by the creative team.
