A recent post on Reddit has sparked a significant backlash within the anime community, after a user posed the question: “What are the worst anime that you would recommend avoiding?” The author of the post shared their personal experiences with a series that, while having an intriguing premise, left them confused about the content, even after multiple viewings and suggestions from others to give it a try.
The community quickly responded to this question. Within just a few hours, many users began discussing their least enjoyable experiences while watching anime. Some mentioned that certain shows were so convoluted that viewers ended up feeling more lost after watching, or that while some series seemed visually appealing, they lacked any deeper meaning. Elements like nonsensical plots, unrelatable characters, and lackluster animation were all highlighted as reasons to steer clear of specific titles.
Numerous users also commented on the frustration of being excited for a highly advertised series, only to be left disappointed upon watching it. The sentiment of wondering, “Is this supposed to be good?” was mentioned frequently, especially for those anime that initially seemed promising but ultimately fell flat.
Another area of discussion revolved around anime that focus heavily on fan service, often prioritizing that over a coherent storyline. Some viewers felt as though they were merely gazing at beautiful imagery without any substantial narrative. And when it came to the plot twists, even visually stunning shows could leave viewers feeling unsatisfied in the end.
Ultimately, this post has turned into a sort of unofficial guide on “anime you probably shouldn’t watch.”
Below are some comments from the online community regarding this topic:
– “Just Avoid: Abunai, Abunai Sisters, The Promised Neverland Season 2, Tenshi no Drop, The Fruit of Evolution Season 2, IS: Infinite Stratos, etc.”
– “Platinum End, I don’t understand why a show with such an intriguing concept could end up being so boring.”
– “The Fruit of Evolution, I enjoy isekai, and I can handle the dumbest shows, but this one made me stop after three episodes. Somehow, it managed to be worse.”
– “Forest Fairy Five was the longest and most painful experience I’ve ever had with an anime.”
– “My Life as Inukai-san’s Dog, the main character literally turns into a puppy. In the first episode, a pretty girl takes him for a walk and treats him like a pet. He spends most of the time in the summer heat performing various acts of mischief towards beautiful girls, but whether he’s acting of his own will or is simply unaware is unclear.”
– “Tokyo Ghoul: Root A, I watched this when I began rewatching anime about 8 years ago. Even without any knowledge of the manga, I still felt it was poorly executed and disappointing.”
– “Stay away from these titles: Redo of Healer, Vampire Dormitory, Visual Prison, Higurashi Gou and Sotsu, Re:Monster, etc.”
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