Anime with little chance of returning

In a heated debate on social media, anime fans in Japan have expressed their opinions on anime that they feel have little chance of receiving a continuation in the form of a new season. Comments ranged from resignation to hope against all odds.

Some argued that the lack of expectations is due to several factors. Among them, they cited the poor performance in sales of merchandising and related products, as well as the decline in popularity of the series compared to its initial heyday. Others noted that certain plots have been satisfactorily resolved, leaving little room for a coherent continuation, while some adaptations might have reached the limit of available source material.

However, other netizens defended hope in the continuation of some series, arguing that there are still plots to explore or that the characters have untapped potential. Some also pointed to persistent fan demand as a major factor that could influence the decision of animation studios.

In short, the debate over series with low expectations of a new season reflects the diversity of opinions among anime fans in Japan, from those who have given up all hope to those who are still keeping the flame burning to watch more of their favorite series.

"I would mention NouCome: My Mental Choices Are Completely Interfering With My School Romantic Comedy, I loved it."
"Oda Nobuna no Yabou (The Ambition of Oda Nobuna), without a doubt."
"Battle Programmer Shirase, you didn't expect it."
"Maoyuu Maou Yuusha, what memories."
"Kemono Friends, I think I'm the only one with hope."
"No Game No Life, most of them have already given up hope."
"A-Channel, is anyone else waiting for you?"
"One would be Watashi ni Tenshi ga Maiorita!, another Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san, and another would be Majo no Tabitabi – The Journey of Elaina, I'm crying with sadness because they probably won't be coming back."
"Hidan no Aria (Aria the Scarlet Ammo), I have no doubt."
"Rokka no Yuusha, although the novel is still suspended."
"Bocchi, the one who had to make friends with the whole class."
"Hikikomari Kyuuketsuki no Monmon, even though it's recent."
"Extreme Hearts, that's clear to me."
"Darwin's Game, I still have the illusion."
"Mayo Chiki!"
"Sabage-bu! (Survival Game Club!), I've been waiting for a new season for years."
"Nagi no Asu kara (A Lull in the Sea)".
"Flying Witch, hopefully one day."
"Asobi Asobase, I hope he comes back."
"Kemono Jihen."
"Houseki no Kuni".
"Sekai Seifuku: Bouryaku no Zvezda".
"I definitely have to mention WataMote: No Matter How I Look At It, It's You Guys' Fault I'm Not Popular!"
"Hinamatsuri, I've waited for years."
"Imouto sae Ireba Ii. (A Sister's All You Need), it really gets good after what it looked like in the anime."
"Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou (Girls' Last Tour)".
"Mikakunin de Shinkoukei (Engaged to the Unidentified)".
"Aku no Hana."
"Yagate Kimi ni Naru (Bloom Into You)".