10 Most Hated Anime Episodes by Fans, from Naruto to One Punch Man on the List!

Kapanlagi.com - Watching anime should make you happy, curious, excited, and full of hope. However, that can't always be the case, because not every anime episode can satisfy us. Sometimes, there are episodes that make us shake our heads, even wanting to scream, "WHAT IS THIS?!"

This time, we will thoroughly discuss the 10 most hated anime episodes in history. Get ready to nostalgia (or even trauma) with moments that tarnish the reputation of anime a bit!

Here are the 10 most hated anime episodes in history, based on reputation in the anime community, global forums, controversies, consistency of fan complaints, and their historical impact. This is not just about 'low ratings', but episodes that are widely hated, criticized, or considered very bad by the public.

1. Haruhi Suzumiya Season 2 (Episode 12–19)

This is a 'national trauma' for anime fans. Eight episodes telling the same day over and over, with nearly identical plots. Fans feel cheated because there was no story development for 2 months. The hype for Haruhi immediately sank because of this arc.

2. Darling in the FranXX (Episode 23–24)

An ending full of absurd plot twists: giant aliens, cosmic battles, forced character resolutions, and crumbling pacing. Many feel this anime 'started well, ended as a disaster'.

3. The Promised Neverland Season 2 (Episode 10–11)

A speedrun adaptation. Important arcs from the manga are completely cut out and the ending is delivered through a slideshow montage. Fans call it an anime massacre and one of the biggest adaptation failures in modern history.

4. Berserk (Episode 1)

High expectations, the result is choppy CGI, rough animation, and inconsistent tone. Manga fans were immediately furious. Many stopped watching after just the first episode.

5. Naruto Shippuden (Episode 166 - Hinata Stabbed by Pain)

Although this moment is iconic, many fans hate it because:

• it is seen as forcing drama,
• it makes Hinata appear ineffective,
• it sparked a huge debate in the fandom.

Moreover, the 'overly expressive' (stretchy) animation makes some fans feel uncomfortable.

6. Tokyo Ghoul (Episode 12)

The original anime ending that does not follow the manga, full of random symbolism, chaotic pacing, and does not explain anything. Manga fans and anime-only viewers were equally disappointed.

7. Sword Art Online (Episode 24)

Controversial finale because:

• excessive fanservice,
• exploitation of Asuna's character,
• Kirito suddenly gaining 'admin powers'.

Many fans consider it anticlimactic and not elegant.

8. Pokemon (Episode 22 - Beauty and the Beach)

Criticized for inappropriate fanservice for children's programming (James wearing 'breast balloons', Misty participating in a bikini contest). This episode was subsequently banned and considered embarrassing even by nostalgic fans.

9. Neon Genesis Evangelion (Episode 25–26 Original Ending)

Although now regarded as a work of art, this ending was heavily disliked at the time of its original airing because:

• too abstract,
• does not answer the mysteries,
• minimalistic animation (due to budget constraints).

Fans even bombarded the studio with threats, forcing the creation of 'The End of Evangelion'.

10. One Punch Man Season 3 (All Episodes)

OPM Season 3 is currently still ongoing and has aired 7 episodes. However, all of these episodes have been flooded with criticism, even receiving very low ratings on IMDB. The reason? Very poor animation.

It's understandable, considering that the previous season of One Punch Man had very impressive animation and set high expectations for fans. In fact, many are comparing this OPM Season 3 with its manga version, which is significantly behind in quality.

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