The most infamous anime according to the West

A recent debate on Reddit has captured the attention of anime fans by addressing an interesting and somewhat controversial question: "Which anime will be remembered in a negative way?" This discussion has generated an avalanche of opinions and arguments, in which users reflect on those series that, in their opinion, stand out for their flaws, either for terrible plots, embarrassing dialogues or characters that turn out to be extremely annoying.

The forum focused on identifying the elements that make certain anime, although popular or technically produced, end up being remembered in a negative way. Among the most recurrent points of the debate, the participants mentioned that many times a series can go from being promising to disappointing due to an excessive dependence on fanservice, which can dilute the quality of the story and alienate a part of the audience that seeks deeper or more coherent plots. This excessive focus on fanservice, according to users, usually affects the general perception of the series, making it remembered more for its superficial content than for its narrative.

Another aspect widely discussed was that of endings that don't make sense or that seem to have been rushed. Many fans pointed out that, in many cases, a good premise can be completely ruined by a poorly executed ending, leaving viewers with a sense of frustration or even anger. These incongruous endings or endings that leave too many loose ends are usually a trigger for a series to end up being forgotten for its successes and remembered only for its mistakes.

The dialogues also became a topic of debate on the forum, where some users mentioned that certain anime feature dialogue so embarrassing or unnatural that it becomes difficult to take seriously. This type of script, in the opinion of the participants, can generate a sense of discomfort that, instead of bringing viewers closer to the characters, distances them completely, creating a disconnect that negatively affects the overall experience.

In addition, the importance of the characters was widely discussed, and how some anime are remembered in a negative way due to their protagonists or supporting characters being simply too irritating or flat. The lack of development in the characters or the fact that they make irrational decisions can lead to viewers losing interest quickly and, in retrospect, the series is considered a waste of time.

"Seven Deadly Frames, I mean, Seven Deadly Sins."
"Rent a Girlfriend. We already hate her professionally."
"Tokyo Ghoul, as it wasn't faithful to the source material (manga)."
"Berserk 2016 already is."
"The Promised Neverland, too bad we'll never get a second season."
"The Detective is Already Dead. All who saw it will remember this obvious fraud."
"The easy answer here is Wonder Egg Priority. The final special episode is genuinely one of the funniest things I've seen in my anime career. The show was going in a direction where it seemed they wouldn't be able to finish it, production was on fire, and it was delayed. But then they announced that the final episode would last more than 40 minutes. Maybe there's an opportunity? … And then, after months of waiting, it comes out and 25 minutes of the time they couldn't waste was a summary, and not only does it not answer questions, but it creates more."
"Rent a Girlfriend with a well-deserved mention".
"Tokyo Revengers".
"Ninja Kamui".
"Mandatory mention of Ex-Arm".
"I think the vast majority would agree with Boruto."
"Babylon: A perfectly good horror and thriller anime completely ruined by its final arc."
"Babylon. I hate how such a mysterious and exciting first half turned into a meaningless drama in the second half. No anime made me feel like I wasted my time, except this one. I absolutely hate this anime."
"The Promised Neverland. I still don't know what they were doing with the second season."
"Ex-Arm has one of the worst animations in anime history. It made Crunchyroll Originals look like a joke since the trailer came out. It will be remembered as the worst full-length anime ever made. It's an insult to the anime medium as a whole. The fact that this anime aired in the same season as Mushoku Tensei, in terms of animation, and in the same season as Yuru Camp, Non Non Biyori, Re:ZERO, Attack on Titan really says it all in my opinion. A real potato would look better than Ex-Arm and I'm not exaggerating."
"You'll probably end up with Shield Hero on that list. But the plot of a man accused of doing something he didn't do and then completely out of control didn't sit well with Western audiences. And the second season was very disappointing."
"Sadly, Sword Art Online seems to be remembered in a negative light, when in fact it's pretty good."
"Jujutsu Kaisen's reputation will suffer the further we get away from it, the narrative is lousy."
"Jujutsu Kaisen. The fights will be remembered fondly, but the character development and world-building are pretty bad. Also, after the next goal, everything goes downhill."
"Komi Can't Communicate. It feels like a joke repeated over and over again with small advancements in the development of the main characters, and Ren Yamai, the yandere, is probably my least favorite character in an anime to date."
"Darling in the Franxx".
"Platinum End. Easily."
"If someone says they like Redo of Healer, I instantly see that person as a great walking warning sign."
"None. There are fans for the most atrocious stories known to humanity."
"New Life+: Young Again in Another World. The anime doesn't actually exist or rather was canceled after the announcement due to the racist views of the author and protagonist killing thousands in a war against China."
"Gokushufudou: The Way of the House Husband. Good manga, terrible anime production. It feels like watching a PowerPoint presentation."
"Interestingly, most of the ones that are commonly hated aren't that bad compared to terribly made anime, but the hatred towards them has reached such a ridiculous meme level that it's almost become 'trendy.'"
"Erased for silly reasons, it's actually the best, in my opinion."
"The current One Piece anime, because once the remake comes out, people will realize the terrible pace it has."
"Tower of God. Give me your negative votes. The show begins with a battle royale of murders and then moves on to children's games in the second season. Sometimes there's a fight scene, but mostly it's "Oh hell, you've beaten me in this trivia game. I guess I give up." Literal garbage."
"I'm not sure how the rest feels, but for me, Guilty Crown by far."
"Stone Ocean. Not because it's bad, but because Netflix decided to be the horrible company that it is."
"I feel this with Rurouni Kenshin. The story can be good and interesting, the new anime is fine and everything. But I can't force myself to watch it because I know that the author is a horrible person, with about a hundred DVDs of CP. This and also the fact that his punishment was basically a slap on the wrist."
"FLCL. They should have left it after the initial release."
"Death Note. The first half was phenomenal, the second half... He really lost me. Does anyone else feel the same way?"
"I think Made in Abyss, if the anime/manga creator doesn't put aside his pedophile stuff."
"My Hero Academia will always be remembered as the anime with the most cringe fandom."
"Just leveling. He came out too late. Believe me, that didn't age well."
"Kamikatsu will be remembered for his horrendous CGI, even if it was intentional."
"The Promised Neverland. The second season will always be remembered (and not for good reason)."
"Re:ZERO. It catches you at first, but eventually you get tired of so much 'simpo'".
"Comet Lucifer. An original anime that people were really excited about because of the trailers. Then it went on the air and it was so, so, so bad."
"I can't believe that after reading like 250 comments no one has mentioned Seven Deadly Sins yet... Easily the most trashy anime I've ever seen. At least Rent a Girlfriend is well-animated and the romance isn't literally "Oh, it's fate that we're together, since every time you reincarnate we're meant to be together, now let me bother you quickly, princess."
"I would say World Trigger. It's so bad, the story progresses very slowly, and the voice acting is excruciating. The main character is so boring and forgettable, and the other main character may be great, but his voice is so annoying that I can't pay attention to what he's saying. And not to mention the awkward pauses, and since there's almost never any music in the background, it makes it ten times worse."
"I feel like with Haruhi Suzumiya, when it's mentioned it's not because it's an amazing anime, but because of its infamous Endless Eight episodes. I understand why people hated him, but it's a shame that's what most remember about him."
"Current GoHands anime (any of them, except Seitokai Yakuindomo) will be remembered for their animation style, which sometimes overshadows the plot or story itself."