On the social network Reddit , fans debated the anime they stopped watching halfway through and the reasons behind this decision. This type of discussion highlights diverse personal expectations and experiences.
The reasons why someone decides to abandon an anime halfway are varied and reflect both subjective and objective aspects of the watching experience. Below, we explore some of the most common reasons mentioned in the debate:
- Slow Pace: One of the reasons is the pace of the series. Some animes can take a long time to develop their main plot, resulting in boring initial episodes.
- Lack of Connection with Characters: The emotional bond with characters is crucial for many. If the characters fail to generate empathy, viewers may lose interest in continuing the story.
- Predictable or Cliché Story: Originality in the plot is another determining factor. Stories that seem repetitive or that follow tropes and clichés without offering anything new can be off-putting.
- Animation Quality: Visual quality is an important aspect for many anime fans. Inconsistent, poor, or buggy animation can be distracting and lessen the overall enjoyment of the series.
- External Reviews and Opinions: In short, the opinions of other fans, friends or online reviews can influence the perception of a series. If an anime receives persistent negative reviews, some viewers may decide to abandon it before investing more time.
The debate on Reddit highlights that, although the decision to stop watching anime halfway may seem simple, it is influenced by a combination of factors.
Check out some animes that fans stopped watching:
- “I stopped watching the second season of Vinland Saga because I found it very boring. And also Sword Art Online.”
- “Tokyo Ghoul. It's a shame because I loved the manga. They couldn't maintain the plot, the quality of the animation dropped, and when they finally decided to go back to the original story, they didn't fix the discrepancies, so those who only watched the anime were left confused.”
- “Not exactly in the middle, but Ninja Kamui. Man, I swear I can't do it with the mecha suits. Tolerable at first, but in my opinion, in episode 9 this went out the window. The ninjas were already crazy in the series, what was the need?”
- “I stopped watching Boruto: Naruto Next Generations because I couldn't connect with Boruto and I thought most of the characters were cheap versions of the original cast.”
- “The Rising of the Shield Hero. At first, it gave me the impression that it wasn't just another generic isekai #372628, but it ended up being a generic isekai with all the bad clichés.”
- “Tokyo Revengers. I expected some evolution in the protagonist’s character, but no, nothing happened.”
- “Rent A Girlfriend after season two. It was pretty boring for me.”
- “I stopped watching Black Clover because I couldn't tolerate Asta screaming for no reason every two seconds.”
- “Nisekoi. I read that there is no real resolution at the end of the manga, and I can't tolerate that kind of thing.”
- “Whisper Me A Love Song due to its terrible production quality.”
- “The second season of Yakusoku no Neverland when I realized that they deviated too much from the original canon.”
- “Yashahime, I got bored immediately, and by the end of the season I realized I couldn't waste my time on this.”
- “I stopped watching Fate/Apocrypha a few episodes before the end because I didn't feel anything about the main story. I think most Fate stories have a predetermined ending, so once you're 3/4 of the way through the series you know what it's going to be.”
- “I also stopped watching Re because I didn’t like it. I liked the characters (especially the magical girl who, once brought into the real world, did much more damage than in her original universe, which irritated her; and the villain had an incredible design), but the narrative couldn't hold me. Maybe I’ll finish it someday, but right.”
- “I finished the Naruto Shippuden Pain Arc and some filler episodes and took some time to watch other series. I never picked it up again, but I always tell myself that I should finish it one day.”
- “I stopped watching MASHLE because it got boring and repetitive, even though it was good in the beginning.”
- “Most recently, the current slime isekai season. The second season had pacing issues and this one started out so boring that I just couldn't continue.”
Finally, these are some animes that fans stopped watching halfway. Furthermore, comment what you think and be sure to follow AnimeNew on our WhatsApp and follow us on Google News .
Source: Reddit
