There are countless reasons a series can fall off a cliff.
This Japanese anime series explores themes of morality, power, and the consequences of absolute authority.
Nearly 20 years after its premiere,Death Noteremains an incredibly popular and influential anime series.
Others felt the anime’s blend of action and drama made for an overall enjoyable viewing experience.
Today, however, few anime fans care to rememberWonder Egg Priority.
By the time the series reached its fifth or sixth episode,production issues began to plagueWonder Egg Priority.
The series explores their battles against various supernatural threats and the complex dynamics within the academy.
Atsushi Ohkubos spooky and quirky artwork perfectly matches the magical, dark world of Soul Eater.
4Akame ga Kill!
Animated by White Fox, Based On The Manga By Takahiro And Tetsuya Tashiro
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He joins Night Raid, an assassin group aiming to eradicate the corrupt powers oppressing the Empire’s citizens.
2016’sErasedis a unique case of an anime series with an unsatisfactory ending.
On Crunchyroll,Erasedhas an incredibly positive 4.9-star rating based on over 40,000 reviews.
Even still, the consensus on the series' ending is that it wasn’t very good.
While it isn’t exactly a bad ending, it’s a disappointing experiencecompared to just how greatErasedwas prior.
Death Note follows high school student Light Yagami, who discovers a mysterious notebook granting the power to kill anyone by writing their name in it. As Light uses the notebook to enact his own sense of justice, he attracts the attention of the enigmatic detective known as L, leading to a complex game of cat and mouse. This Japanese anime series explores themes of morality, power, and the consequences of absolute authority.
In contrast, many fans have wished to forget the series ever had a second season.
The film explores themes of identity and survival in a ghoul-infested Tokyo.
As the second season progressed, however, fans quickly became shocked and confused by what they were watching.
Platinum End follows Mirai, a troubled adolescent, who receives salvation from an angel during his graduation. Entrenched in a divine battle against 12 other chosen individuals, Mirai must navigate a perilous path for the chance to become the next god, aided by his celestial guardian.
Fullmetal Alchemist follows brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric who, after a failed alchemical experiment, embark on a journey to find the Philosopher’s Stone in an effort to restore their bodies. Set in a world where alchemy is a widely practiced science, the series explores themes of sacrifice, brotherhood, and the consequences of seeking power.
Soul Eater is an anime series set in the Death Weapon Meister Academy, where students train to become meisters and weapon partners to hunt evil souls. The protagonist, Maka Albarn, along with her living weapon partner Soul Eater, aim to transform Soul into a powerful Death Scythe. The series explores their battles against various supernatural threats and the complex dynamics within the academy.
Akame ga Kill! follows Tatsumi, a young warrior who arrives in the capital to earn money and discovers a city plagued by corruption under a tyrannical Prime Minister. He joins Night Raid, an assassin group aiming to eradicate the corrupt powers oppressing the Empire’s citizens.
Erased is a Japanese anime series based on a manga by Kei Sanbe. The story follows Satoru Fujinuma, a young man with an ability known as “Revival,” which sends him back in time moments before a life-threatening incident to prevent it. After a personal tragedy, Satoru is sent back 18 years to his elementary school days to solve the mystery of a classmate’s disappearance and prevent future tragedies.
The Promised Neverland is a suspenseful anime series set in an orphanage where children, led by the intelligent Emma, uncover a dark secret about their idyllic home and plan a daring escape.
Tokyo Ghoul is a live-action adaptation of the acclaimed manga series. Released in 2014, it follows Ken Kaneki, a college student who becomes embroiled in the secret world of flesh-eating ghouls after an encounter with a girl named Rize. The film explores themes of identity and survival in a ghoul-infested Tokyo.
