7 Anime That Faced Criticism from Netizens Due to Expectations Not Matching Reality

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The Fall 2025 anime season was supposed to be an exciting time for fans. Several new titles and continuations of major series were promised to bring storytelling innovations and improvements in animation quality. However, after the premiere, some titles faced harsh criticism from the online community.

This phenomenon shows how netizens now play a significant role in determining the reputation of an anime. The critiques that arise are not only about technical quality but also moral issues, character portrayals, and story values that are deemed inappropriate. Here is a list of anime that have become hot topics due to their controversies.

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RUROUNI KENSHIN: Although its work is legendary, the great name of Rurouni Kenshin has been tarnished due to the case of its creator, Nobuhiro Watsuki. He was found to be in possession of explicit materials involving minors in 2017. The public strongly condemned Watsuki for returning to work just a few months later.

MUSHOKU TENSEI: JOBLESS REINCARNATION: Although considered one of the best isekai, Mushoku Tensei has faced criticism due to moral issues in its story. The main character, Rudeus, has the mentality of an adult man but engages in relationships with teenage girls. The author also faced controversy due to his spin-off work.

KIMI TO KOETE KOI NI NARU: This anime features a relationship between a human girl and a humanoid creature resembling a wolf. The premise is considered to cross reasonable boundaries and introduces excessive sensuality. Viewers also feel that the story fails to convey a meaningful social message.

WANDANCE: This dance-themed anime initially promised dynamic and energetic visuals. However, the dance scenes are deemed stiff, with unrefined CGI usage. This adaptation fails to showcase the beauty of movement like its manga version, disappointing many fans.

MY STATUS AS AN ASSASSIN OBVIOUSLY EXCEEDS THE HERO'S: The main character, Akira Oda, is criticized for not embodying the true essence of an assassin. He is portrayed as too naive and full of doubt, leaving fans disappointed. His dialogue, which is considered cringe-worthy, adds to the negative image of this anime among viewers.

MUGEN GACHA: The anime Mugen Gacha tells the story of Light, an adventurer who is betrayed and stranded in a dangerous dungeon. He seeks revenge using the Unlimited Gacha skill and forms a new group. Unfortunately, many viewers feel the story is lengthy and has too much dialogue without meaningful action.

ONE PUNCH MAN S3: The third season of ONE PUNCH MAN has come under scrutiny due to poor animation after moving to the J.C Staff studio. The fight scenes are considered like a slideshow, and some fans have even taken it upon themselves to fix them. Many important characters have lost their share of the story, leaving fans very disappointed. Come on, read articles about other anime recommendations on Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when, KapanLagi?