Bad Anime With Good Music According To Otakus

In a recent discussion on a popular Reddit forum, members discussed an interesting and controversial question: "What anime did you find mediocre or didn't enjoy, but you have to admit that they have a spectacular opening or ending?" This question generated an intense exchange of opinions and extensive participation from the community, revealing the diversity of criteria and tastes around anime and their soundtracks.

Forum participants shared their personal experiences, highlighting how some anime, despite not meeting their expectations in terms of plot, character development, or animation quality, managed to capture their attention and earn their respect thanks to their impressive opening or ending songs. This phenomenon is not unusual in the world of anime, where music plays a crucial role in creating the atmosphere and emotional connection with viewers.

The discussion focused on several key points:

The influence of music on the perception of anime: Many users mentioned that a good opening or closing song can significantly improve the experience of watching an anime, even if the content of the show is not to their liking. Music can create a positive first impression and leave a lasting impression, which sometimes makes up for other shortcomings of anime.
Cases where music trumps narrative: There was a debate about how some series have such outstanding soundtracks that they become more memorable than the story itself. Users shared examples of anime that failed to capture their interest narratively, but whose music they continued to listen to and enjoy long after they stopped watching the series.
The importance of artists and songwriters: The conversation also highlighted the importance of musicians and songwriters in the anime industry. It was mentioned how some anime feature the participation of popular and talented artists who contribute high-quality songs, raising the value of the series through their music.
Cultural Impact of Anime Songs: Forum members discussed how certain opening or closing songs transcend the anime they belong to, becoming hits in their own right. These songs often find their way into playlists and karaoke events, gaining popularity even among those who haven't seen the anime.

The discussion on Reddit not only underscores the subjectivity of tastes in entertainment consumption, but also highlights the critical role music plays in the success and durability of an anime series. While not all anime strike the perfect balance between a good story and a great soundtrack, this conversation proves that one part can often offset the other, creating a unique and memorable experience for viewers.

"For me, Domestic Girlfriend. The plot is interesting, but the opening song is one of my lifelong favorites."
"A less clear example would be Elfen Lied, I enjoyed it a lot when I was 13 years old but I don't think I would do it now. But the songs will always be great."
"Magical Destroyers. I watched it simply because I liked the opening, and the ending was also very good."
"My answer would be Isekai Cheat Magician because he got MYTH&ROID to put a song to that anime crap."
"Darling in the FranXX had very good songs, but a terrible resolution."
"Kiznaiver, now and always".
"The opening of Absolute Duo is a gem, although in this case I did enjoy the anime as such."
"Metallic Rouge, I left it a few episodes away, but YU-KA's song is a gem."
"Hogurashi no Naku Koro ni Sotsu, it's not good, but the opening is wonderful. Similarly, Umineko's anime is complete rubbish if you compare the story to the original visual novel, but the opening is also fantastic."
"Only the first or even the second episode was good, but the opening of The Legendary Hero Is Already Dead is great."
"Mirai Nikki, everyone hates the show and considers it bad, but I personally enjoyed it because of the songs."
"I must say that A Certain Scientific Accelerator has a good opening and ending, unfortunately the adaptation comes from a manga that is already bad in itself."
"Few come to my mind right now, but I would say that Assassin's Pride, Chaos Dragon, Divine Gate, and Blade Dance of Elementalers are examples."
"Kokkoku, above all I think the series was mediocre, but the opening song and ending were incredible. They were the only reason I watched the whole series."
"Brand New Animal, the opening is a tremendous gem."
"The second season of Mashle, I didn't care much that the story totally decayed, as long as it had that opening in each new episode."
"Bucchigiri, without any doubt."
"Tokyo Ghoul, a shitty anime but an incredible soundtrack. I also mention Domestic Girlfriend, such a bad series didn't deserve such a good opening."
"Aldnoah.Zero and Guilty Crown come to mind right now."
"Sword Art Online has one of the best openings I remember, too bad the series was a total rush of the novel."
"My answer to that question will always be the first season of Tokyo Revengers."
"I remember the endings of My One Hit Kill Sister and The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases as good songs, but terrible anime series."
"High School of the Dead. At the time I thought the song was spectacular, but too bad it turned out to be an ecchi with little focus on survival."
"A Couple of Cuckoos promised an interesting plot, but it never got anywhere. However, the ending seemed to me to be one of the best recent songs."
"Detective Conan has a lot of good openings and endings, but the story is too long nowadays."
"Angels of Death, it has an incredible opening, but it's the worst anime I've ever seen."