10 Anime That DESTROYED Their Legacy
VOICE OVER: Ashley Bowman
WRITTEN BY: Jonathan Alexander
From promising beginnings to disastrous downfalls... Join us as we explore the anime series that completely nosedived into infamy! These once-beloved franchises crashed and burned with disappointing sequels, reboots, and reimaginings that left fans heartbroken and legacies tarnished. Which fallen anime star disappointed you the most? Our countdown includes "Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution," "FLCL Progressive/Alternative," "The Promised Neverland Season 2," "Berserk (2016)," and more! From poorly executed CG to abandoned storylines and complete narrative derailments, these anime serve as cautionary tales of how quickly a beloved series can fall from grace. Let us know in the comments which anime sequel upset you the most!
- #10: "Sorcerous Stabber Orphen" (2020-23)
- #9: "Shaman King" (2021-22)
- #8: "Mobile Suit Gundam 00 the Movie: A Wakening of the Trailblazer" (2010)
- #7: "Blood-C" (2011)
- #6: "The Promised Neverland" (2019-21)
- #5: "Bakugan: Battle Planet" (2018-23)
- #4: "Berserk" (2016-17)
- #3: "Kemono Friends" (2017-19)
- #2: "FLCL Progressive" (2018) & "FLCL Alternative" (2018)
- #1: "Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution" (2017-21)
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