From CBR · Maria Remizova · · 1m 40s
10 Near-Perfect Anime With 1 Fatal Flaw
Anime series that excel but have one critical flaw.
In brief
Anime series that excel but have one critical flaw. Ten anime series are near-perfect but each has one fatal flaw that affects viewer experience. Originally reported by CBR.
Kingdom's Visual Flaw
Kingdom's first two seasons have poor animation quality despite strong storytelling and historical depth.
The Flowers of Evil's Controversial Style
The Flowers of Evil uses rotoscoping for an uncanny look but was canceled due to low ratings.
Bunny Drop's Manga Conflict
Bunny Drop's original manga ruined its relationship between Rin and Daikichi with a romantic post-time skip.
Gintama's Slow Start
Gintama takes 20 episodes to become engaging after confusing filler in its first two episodes.
Soul Eater's Disappointing Ending
Soul Eater's anime-original ending was messy and left major plot points unresolved.
Wonder Egg Priority's Letdown
Wonder Egg Priority's finale introduced a sci-fi twist and abandoned its themes after a short run.
Psycho-Pass Expansion Mistake
Psycho-Pass sequels have weaker writing and pacing than the original series.
Kingdom's Historical Scope
Kingdom depicts ancient China's Warring States period with political intrigue and large-scale battles.
The Flowers of Evil's Narrative Strength
The Flowers of Evil portrays toxic teenage relationships realistically and compellingly.
Bunny Drop's Fanbase Impact
Bunny Drop's fanbase warns new viewers to avoid its original manga due to a romantic post-time skip.
Gintama's Comedy Mastery
Gintama offers consistent comedy, action, and emotional storytelling with high stakes.
Soul Eater's Source Material
Soul Eater's anime adaptation caught up to its source material too soon with an improvised ending.
The headline
Ten anime series are near-perfect but each has one fatal flaw that affects viewer experience.
