A list of the 8 most disappointing animes of all time has been making waves Somos Kudasai website . Although with the best intentions of the creators, sometimes these sequels can disappoint and lead to the abandonment of the project.
Before the list, we have some points that could contribute to the failure of the continuation
To talk about Disappointing Animes, firstly, there is pressure to match or surpass the success of the original series. When a series becomes a cultural phenomenon or acquires a passionate fan base, expectations for the sequel become incredibly high. Fans expect the story and characters to evolve significantly while maintaining the essence that attracted them in the first place. This pressure can be overwhelming for creators, sometimes leading to hasty decisions or forced plot changes that don't always work.
Additionally, a lack of source material can be a problem. In many cases, an anime series is based on a manga , light novel or game. If the source material has not yet advanced far enough to provide a solid foundation for a sequel, creators may be forced to invent new stories or expand the plot , often resulting in a less cohesive and satisfying final product.
Changes in the creative team could also be a factor. Sometimes the original writers, directors, and character designers may not be available to work on the sequel, leading to a change in the vision and style of the series. This could result in a lack of consistency with the original series and dissatisfaction among fans who expected continuity in terms of quality and tone.
Finally, a lack of time and budget can also play a big role in a sequel's failure. Tight deadlines and limited resources can affect the quality of the animation, which in turn affects the viewing experience for viewers.
The Dark Side of the Sequel: Top 8 Disappointing Animes
8. FLCL
The original FLCL was a six-episode personal growth story that followed Naota Nandaba as he navigated the difficult feelings of growing up, interspersed with the eccentric Haruko Haruhara bursting into his life and bringing with her plenty of sci-fi weirdness. It was short but significant and surprisingly had two sequential seasons about fifteen years later.
FLCL Progressive acted as a more direct sequel, but its new characters proved uninteresting and its plot rambled. FLCL Alternative was more independent in its approach, but its plot was more generic and bore little resemblance to the original FLCL. Despite their best efforts, none of these sequels have been able to recapture what made the original a cult classic.
7. Black Butler
The first season of Black Butler initially followed its source material and ended up joining the list of anime that disappointed, but the plot eventually diverges into original anime territory, and the season ends with Sebastian taking Ciel's soul. However, these events didn't stop Black Butler Season 2 from trying to continue the story, and the results left a bad taste in fans' mouths. Being completely original to the anime, Black Butler Season 2 suffered due to its unlikable new characters, plot holes, and an unimpressive story with a truly unsatisfying conclusion. It was so unpopular that the third season would reboot the story , claiming the second season as non-canon.
6. Nanatsu no Taizai
Being part of this list of Disappointing Animes, we have Nanatsu no Taizai, which had a very promising start. Featuring a motley group of knights fighting to reclaim a kingdom against them, the characters were strange but likable, and the animation was energetic and vibrant. However, production of this battle shonen was transferred to Studio Deen from the third season onwards. That was the beginning of the end for this anime. With sloppy and unimpressive animation, Nanatsu no Taizai's exciting battles became difficult and difficult to watch. To make matters worse, the story also began to fall apart as it lost its plot, wasting its premise and characters as it slowly progressed towards its ending.
5. One-Punch Man
Few anime manage to make as big an impact as One-Punch Man did in its first season, featuring the powerful but annoying Saitama as he nonchalantly saves the world with a single punch. With impressive animations that give weight to the power of these heroes and very peculiar and fun characters, many wanted to see more of Saitama's exploits after the first season ended. The second season finally arrived, but unfortunately it turned out to be a disappointment. The change from Madhouse to JC STAFF caused the quality of the animation to diminish compared to the original season, and the lack of humor or focus on Saitama himself caused this sequel to quickly lose its charm.
4. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu is fondly remembered by many of its general fans , thanks to its strange but captivating premise and its equally strange but compelling characters. So it was no surprise that at the end of the first season, viewers were eager to see what the SOS Brigade would do next. To everyone's surprise, they would find out in the worst way possible. The second season of Haruhi Suzumiya features an arc called “Infinite August” in which the group is trapped in a time loop for eight episodes in which the same events repeat themselves with minor differences. This arc dragged on for most of the second season, killing any enthusiasm fans had for this season and the series as a whole.
3. Tokyo Ghoul
Bizarre, violent and hard-hitting, Tokyo Ghoul quickly gained fame in its initial season. Although it wasn't perfect, it managed to keep its story coherent, something that can't be said for the rest of the series. The second season made major mistakes in trying to mix the original anime content with just snippets of the manga's plot, and the results were an erratic mess that ended without much enthusiasm. Tokyo Ghoul:re tried to continue beyond the second season, but its pace accelerated and poor quality animation didn't help matters. In short, Tokyo Ghoul stumbled after the first season and never fully recovered.
2. The Promised Neverland
The Promised Neverland won over viewers with its dark premise, stunning visuals, equally terrifying antagonists, and the enduring spirit of Grace Field's children as they attempted to escape their fate. However, it also made the list of Disappointing Animes. The series was ready to continue its intense story after the end of the first season, but everything went wrong in the second. Although it started off well, viewers began to notice that something wasn't right, with details and characters from the manga being omitted as the anime progressed, which became worse when highly anticipated story arcs were ignored. The anime has gone through over a hundred manga chapters with story content, turning this highly anticipated season into a huge disappointment for many. Yakusoku no Neverland rose high only to plummet.
1. Berserk
The use of CGI in anime can be an acquired taste for many, and some have managed to make it work in their favor. The same cannot be said for the 2016 Berserk sequel. Even though its dark and deep story was still very much present, the animation was ugly and sloppy, making it practically unbearable to watch . What hurts most about this case is that there have been high expectations for Berserk to get a new season since the late '90s, and the recap films have raised those expectations even higher. But with two horribly animated seasons under its belt, any hope for more content from this dark fantasy epic has all but vanished into thin air.
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