There Animes That start with everything: solid stories, high-level animation, characters that catch you from the first chapter. But then, something happens between seasons and that hype that they had just disappears. Whether due to bad creative decisions, changes in studio or simply because they lost their way, these animes left many fans disappointed.
Here are 10 titles that promised to be great and in the end they ended up being just a shadow of what they were in their first season:
Anime: The Promised Neverland
The first season was a gem: tension, intelligence and a unique atmosphere. But the second… he skipped full arcs, hurried everything in a few chapters and left the fans wondering what the hell happened. An adaptation that promised gold and ended in disappointment.
Tokyo Ghoul
The manga is amazing, but the anime had chaotic handling. After a decent first season, everything became confusing with Root A and the lack of fidelity to the original material. The potential was there, but it was wasted greatly.
Darker Than Black
The first season was dark, intriguing and well-armed. Then came Gemini of the Meteor with tone changes and characters that did not connect. Instead of expanding the universe, they shrunk it and left us with more questions than answers.
Anime: Sword Art Online
SAO It had everything to be epic: a virtual world catching players, romance, action. But after that first Aincrad arc, a roller coaster of questionable decisions, meaningless power-ups and arcs that looked like from another anime began.
Anime: One Punch Man
The first season directed by Madhouse was spectacular: crazy animation and well-balanced comedy. But the change of study in the second was brutal. The quality fell, the story stalled and the hype evaporated.
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A science fiction masterpiece at its beginning, with moral dilemmas and a brutal setting. But in the second season everything went to waste: characters without charisma, unbelievable twists and a plot that seemed like a bad fanfic.
The Seven Deadly Sins
The first season was fun, with action and charismatic characters. But the decline was fast and notorious, especially with the seasons where the animation seemed made with paint. The epic became a meme.
Nisekoi
It started out as a lovely romantic comedy with a good rhythm. The problem was that it never advanced. Two seasons of “Who is the fiancée?” and zero resolution. The promise of romance ended in pure filling.
Kemono Friends
No one expected much, but surprised with its tenderness and deep message. However, after the departure of the original director, the second season was a disaster without a heart or soul. All the charm was lost.
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With an intense start and impeccable action scenes, it looked like the new big fuse. But the twists of forced scripts and characters that revived because they did ruin the impact. A wasted potential from cheap excess drama.
These series are available on platforms such as Crunchyroll and NetflixSo tell us, which of these animes broke your heart the most? Is there a missing one that also deserves to be in this top? Tell us in the comments and let’s share the trauma.
