While every fandom has positive aspects, some have gained a reputation for being more hostile than others.

Fans constantly argue over the series underlying themes, withheated debates about whether it glorifies or condemns nationalism.

While there are many passionate and respectful fans, the toxicity surroundingAttack on Titanis hard to ignore.

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The harassment has driven some creators to distance themselves from the community entirely, which punishes congenial fans.

The final season ofMy Hero Academiapremieres in October 2025.

Beyond shipping, the fandom tends to over-hype the series and lash out at any criticism.

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Another problematic tendency is spoilingmajor plot twists.

Despite being a relatively new anime,Jujutsu Kaisenhas already built one of the most passionate fandoms in anime.

One of the biggest issues is the communitysintense shipping discourse, which often turns into harassment.

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Most unfortunately, the bulk of their reasoning drills down to homophobia.

Some fans insist thatJujutsu Kaisenis the greatest anime of all time and will aggressively shut down anyone who disagrees.

It has expanded into anime series, films, novels, video games, and more.

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The sequel series Boruto continues the story, focusing on Naruto’s son, Boruto Uzumaki.

TheNarutofandom has been around for decades now, andwith that longevity comes a lot of toxicity.

The transition fromNarutotoBorutohas only added to the toxicity.

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Dragon Ball expanded quickly, starting as a serialized manga for Weekly Shonen Jump in Japan.

It made its way overseas via manga and an anime adaptation that is enjoyed worldwide.

These mystical orbs would grant the wish of any who gathered them together.

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The franchise spans manga, multiple anime adaptations, films, OVAs, and video games.

Despite being a critically acclaimed anime,Hunter x Hunterhas developed a toxic side to its fandom.

Another common problem is theconstant bashing of the different anime adaptations.

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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhoodis widely regarded as one of thegreatest anime of all time.

The unfortunate side effect of that quality isa fandom that is incredibly elitist.

Another major issue is the fandoms obsession withBrotherhoods ranking on MyAnimeList.

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Jujutsu Kaisenis a Japanese anime and manga series created by Gege Akutami. The story is set in a world where Cursed Spirits, born from negative human emotions, prey on humanity. It follows high school student Yuji Itadori as he becomes entangled in the world of Jujutsu Sorcery after swallowing a cursed talisman—Ryomen Sukuna’s finger—and becomes the host for one of the most powerful curses. Yuji joins the Tokyo Metropolitan Magic Technical College to learn how to combat curses while searching for the remaining fingers of Sukuna to exorcise him permanently.

This behavior has led to the reputation ofFullmetal Alchemistfans becoming the kind of authoritarians the series warns against.

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Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood follows brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric who use alchemy in a quest to restore their bodies after a failed transmutation. The series explores themes of sacrifice, the consequences of ambition, and the quest for truth in a richly developed world.

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