In the comments section of a forum, fans were excitedly debating certain forgotten anime that were once giants in the industry, but have lost relevance in conversations over time.
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The question raised by one of the users generated a deep reflection on the changing dynamics of the otaku community and how interests shift towards the latest trends. "Which anime have completely fallen into irrelevance?"
"I'm very interested in series that used to be giants in the industry, but now their presence in the conversation is just a whisper. What are some anime that have completely fallen into irrelevance as time has passed? ", the user asked.
This question triggered a series of varied responses, where participants reflected on how certain anime, which once dominated the scene and captured the public's attention, were gradually forgotten or relegated to the background.
Some users pointed out that the ephemeral nature of the entertainment industry can cause even the biggest hits to eventually fade into obscurity, eclipsed by new offerings and trends. Others mentioned market saturation and media overexposure as factors that may contribute to the decline in relevance of certain anime over time.
Check out all the comments:
- Tokyo Ghoul? I agree, that's largely due to the final season being a disaster, but even so, it used to be one of the anime, on par with SAO, Death Note, Code Geass, etc. Now people do everything they can to forget it.
- Noragami. It was great, but it faded away, mainly because it didn't get a third season. I'd say Blue Exorcist, but it came back from the dead.”
- Haruhi and Shakugan no Shana come to mind. Haruhi had a great first season; it was everywhere. People who hadn't seen it were actually tired of seeing it on forums (yes, that was back then). Shana was the quintessential tsundere. People adored her. Both series are now so irrelevant that mentioning them might provoke a '...huh?' among younger or newer fans. Haruhi still has a certain reputation, but I rarely see it mentioned on social media.
- I'd forgotten Magi existed until about two weeks ago. It used to be huge.
- Love Hina was very important 20 years ago because it was the archetype of the ecchi harem anime at its peak. As the genre fell out of favor, it became a footnote.
- A Certain Magical Index was a hit when it premiered in 2008. If you ask anime fans under 25, like my sister, if they know it, they probably don't.
Therefore, other fans have pointed out more forgotten anime:
- Before Sword Art Online, Log Horizon, and all those "trapped in a game" series, there was the .hack series, particularly .hack//Sign.
- Log Horizon. It was very popular, then the creator got involved in a tax fraud scandal, I believe, and disappeared for a VERY long time. He came back… to mixed reviews and then simply… disappeared.
- I don't see Ah! My Goddess. Beldandy used to be a top-tier waifu back in the day.
- Deadman Wonderland.
- Haruhi Suzumiya is nowhere near as big as it was in the mid-2000s.
- Lucky Star. A classic that seems to fade into irrelevance with each passing day.
- Who still remembers D. Gray Man?
- Elfen Lied and Mirai Nikki were quite remarkable and controversial series when they were released, but nowadays they are hardly ever talked about.
- I haven't heard the name Escaflowne since the 90s, even though I was part of that big first wave.
- Soul Eater
Finally, it's time to find out which forgotten anime you have on your list.
Source: Reddit