Anime

What anime you really tried to like, but you just couldn't?

NotSi2000 · 4y

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For me it was Fma, everyone said it was great. I know the story and the characters are very good, but i personally didn't like it, but really tried to. What about you?

Edit: I accidentally selected a random manga as a category

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20eustacia04 4y
death note. i watched the first two episodes and was like "meh." maybe i'll give it another go someday...
- Ara231 4y
  I wouldnt recommend first half masterpiece second half ruined it
  haeryngrqfgevat 4y
  it's not like you can't watch through episode 17 then drop--i wouldn't say you'd get quite as much closure that way as if you sat through the entire rest of the show but i feel like it would still be a pretty satisfying place to end things
- bsan0 4y
  deciding from the first 2 episodes is a bit misleading, like we are talking about a 37 episodes long show and i don't think just 2 episodes would be enough for you to decide if you want to watch it
  Removed 4y
  For a lot of anime, that's true. But there are plenty where it is enough.
  
  For Death Note i think it's a fine amount. the atmosphere of the first 2
  episodes is the same for the rest of the show. Mystery, dark, main character
  getting himself into questionable things. If a person isn't enjoying the first 2
  episodes, then it's likely they won't enjoy the rest.
  
  Personally, i enjoyed the series the first time because of the mystery and
  waiting to see what happens. But rewatching the show is unbearable from
  right off the bat in the first ep because it's way too dark and gloomy for my
  taste and Light isn't a likeable character to continue watching his journey
  bsan0 4y
  Yeah, you are mostly true. Thinking back again, the first 2 episodes does a really good introduction to the series however the mind-games in the rest of the show can be what attracts them to watch the show for some people, so i think watching more would help more about deciding if you want to watch it.
- randomgayname 4y
  Even if you decide to watch it then the show goes to shit in the 2nd half anyways
- torann 4y
  I can't seem to sit through the anime, but I really enjoyed the manga
kotodama13 4y
Food Wars
nicov90 4y
bakemonogatari, not my cup of tea tbh
- Removed 4y
  Bakemonogatari is simply disguised as a romantic comedy. The real background of events is revealed only in the second season (not Nise), which 80% of people do not get to.
Sandy 4y
Honey and clover..I just couldn't watch it..most people said its story is great etc but I I still couldn't make past 3 episodes.

Honey and Clover
Ferbusoren 4y
Still trying to like Tokyo Revengers but something is not right for me.
- Ara231 4y
  Ive seen the animation it looks like crap for a recent anime like something from 2000
  Ferbusoren 4y
  To be honest I don't mind animation at all, I think the problem lies in lacking of interesting traits of main character.
  Ara231 4y
  Animation is a big part of me liking a show in the modern era if a show has poor animation that means the company is either cheap or basically out of money meaning the show will be poorly written
  walterthegoat 4y
  It has decent animation, but obviously not as good as Mappa or Ufotable, at first I thought the animation was weird, but not bad. Now I really like it and Tokyo Revengers is coming to be my favorite New gen and is the best airing this season IMO.
  Ara231 4y
  Animation is the first thing you look at when watching a show or looking at a cover it looks really poorly designed
  continue this thread →
  R1ZE 4y
  what does animation has to do with writing ?
  Removed 4y
  Exactly. ESPECIALLY when most anime are based off manga.
  So the writing is mostly reliant on what happens in the manga,
  not the anime. It's a really poor argument to say bad-animation
  is the equivalent of a bad story.
  bottomfloorboss 4y
  -anilist user
Ara231 4y
Death Note the second half just killed it and theres nothing redeeming about it other then it finally ended .
LunarEllyyy 4y
Another
Removed 4y
Nichijou My Ordinary Life
I paused it recently.
Despite great animation and unique, cute art style, the show itself is pretty boring (and sometimes annoying). It's very good for watching cute girls doing stuff, but as a comedy, it didn't land for me. Maybe I should learn japanese to get like a half of the jokes?
Barusu 4y
Your Lie in April
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Removed 4y
[Removed]
- Ara231 4y
  Konosuba's one redeeming quality is the movie the series itself was meh and overrated not a stand out comedy very forgettable
- cesium 4y
  yeah konosuba is a good watch but nothing super special
happiestbee 4y
Definitely erased. It started out mid and just got worse imo
W1llie 4y
As a huge rom-com guy, I was told this is the one and I would love it. I tried and just had to drag my feet through it. It was just alright
Toradora
- nicov90 4y
  As a huge rom-com guy too, this is still one of the best romcoms I've seen lol
  W1llie 4y
  I personally just like Horimiya and a couple others a lot more, idk Toradora! just angered me for some reason
  nicov90 4y
  I get it, if you don't like toxic relationships don't watch Nisekoi though (I saw that you have it in your planning list). The girl is way more toxic than Taiga for 2 seasons straight
- bsan0 4y
  i wouldn't watch Toradora! as a rom-com personally, i would consider it as a "romance/drama"
- R1ZE 4y
  Uhh ppl said that it's a best romance show but i'm disappointed :/ i have been watching this for months and i'm still on ep12.
  You might like
  Kamisama Kiss
  Wotakoi Love is Hard for Otaku
- Inferno0052 4y
  as another rom-com guy, although i liked it, i didnt find it that funny. there are much better comedy focused romance stories.
HanaAkari 4y
Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo

Kono suba, everyone said it was funny, but after episode 4 I officially dropped it, I don't see what's funny at all, literally nothing was happening

Osananajimi ga Zettai ni Makenai Love Come
Do I really need to explain about this dumpster fire? Getting through every episode was a chore, and the characters and either scums or bland, there's no in between( The only decent one is Kachi Shirokusa)After episode 7 I dropped it, I'm done waiting for it to get better
- Ara231 4y
  Konosuba is one of the most overrated anime in the past few years if you want a real knee slap comedy watch Love Tyrant
  HanaAkari 4y
  agreed. And I'll pass, I'm not really a fan of comedy
- spooked 4y
  Agreed. Konosuba is super overrated, I watched the entire thing waiting to find the appeal and never found it. Not sure how it is even in the Top 250 on this site.
Suryansh2421 4y
same for me I couldn't just get myself to like FMAB
Madokakami 4y
It's the same for me... I've tried to watch FMA so many times just because they said it's great but I just can't like it.
Satanichia 4y
fuckin jojo, the more i tried to make myself like it, the more i came to dislike it
- Ara231 4y
  Phantom Blood is like the closet thing i have seen to Death note in terms of how it got really bad. The first 10 episodes I actually enjoyed despite not knowing what was going on most of the time but after that it went downhill
  haeryngrqfgevat 4y
  phantom blood is only 9 episodes
  
  so you actually liked phantom blood but hated battle tendency
  
  that is actually the hot take of the century but fuck it i respect that
- Sayykii 4y
  all of the seasons were amazing imo
- NotSi2000 4y
  I like the first season of Jojo because of Joseph joestar. But all the other ones for me are trash, but I have nothing against who likes it
NatsumiKagami 4y
Toradora

I guess it kept me entertained because of how irrational the characters were, but overall, it isn't good at all. The characters are irrational, jealous and overly dramatic. It also fell apart during the ending. It was super fun to watch though, so that's a plus.
alohsin 4y
your lie in april. boring
Removed 4y
Seraph of the End Vampire Reign
the animation is great and ive seen a lot of fans of it but after watching 2 episodes its just...eh...
edit: ZOMBIE LAND SAGA
forgot about this one. i heard a lot of good things about it, and i did enjoy it at first but i just dont think its for me
qNoemi 4y
Your Lie In April
drsao 4y
Mushoku Tensei Jobless Reincarnation

The animation itself is fantastic, but there is not a single likeable character and it really put me off.
Vinsanitittay 4y
Maid sama. I was bored to death with most of the episodes. But there are some good moments.
- cesium 4y
  i tried this one too and didn't care for it. for me it was usui may be hot but he's kinda a dick lol
Laizrod 4y
One Piece

One Piece

I tried very hard to like it, watched 30 episodes and dropped it.
- goshniko 4y
  just wait till ep 390948 then it gets good XD
swixzy 4y
Your Lie in April
Violet Evergarden
Those Snow White Notes
Free Iwatobi Swim Club
they all just kinda bored me
- Inferno0052 4y
  you lie in april is tbh pretty slow throughout the middle, i love it because i liked the characters and music.
  
  Those snow white notes had a fucking incredible first episode, decent episode 2 and 3, then fucked itself by becoming a school club anime, shoulda stayed whole shamisen based, although the tournament arc was pretty good but way too long.
  
  free, first and second seasons are kinda mid, did nothing unique and was slow, i didnt mind it but it felt like a drag to get through, although season 3, movies, and starting days are great.
  
  respectfully, your opinion is trash, violet evergarden is amazing
Waayway 4y
Overlord
I mean i watched all the seasons, but didn't find anything that great about it, it just felt like a standard overpowered isekai series.
Daryn 4y
Vinland Saga. I can acknowledge that it is a good anime but I think it's viking related shows that I just don't have much interest in.
Godfred 4y
INUYASHA
ThunderSword 4y
Assassination Classroom
Danganronpa The Animation
The Irregular at Magic High School

these ones were solid but I think I overestimated them
FateZero
VINLAND SAGA
Godsen 4y
Mushishi
Mononoke
Texhnolyze
Hyouge Mono
Removed 4y
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood
Fatestay night Unlimited Blade Works
JUJUTSU KAISEN
- KarfinBaki 4y
  Agree with the first two but not JJK. It slaps.

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