Top 10 Infamous Anime Rip Offs

Name: Top 10 Infamous Anime Rip Offs
Uploaded: 2026-04-25T09:00:00-04:00
Description: Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but some creators took things way too far. Join us as we count down the most infamous anime rip-offs across games, comics, and animation itself! Our countdown includes Incarnate, Black Swan, Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress, Guilty Crown, and more! Which do you think is the biggest anime rip-off? Let us know in the comments!

VOICE OVER: Ashley Bowman

Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but some creators took things way too far. Join us as we count down the most infamous anime rip-offs across games, comics, and animation itself! Our countdown includes "Incarnate," "Black Swan," "Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress," "Guilty Crown," and more! Which do you think is the biggest anime rip-off? Let us know in the comments! From "Oni" shamelessly mimicking Ghost in the Shell to "Brain Powerd" borrowing from Neon Genesis Evangelion, and "Johnny Destiny: Space Ranger" lifting straight from Mobile Suit Gundam, these are the copies that went far beyond inspiration!

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