The 2020s have brought some of the best releases in anime history, with notable productions such as Oshi no Ko, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War either Bocchi the Rock!. However, not all projects managed to meet public expectations. Several titles that promised to innovate ended up being identified as the greatest disappointments of the period.
Magical Destroyers
With a focus on otaku culture and an anarchic comedy tone, Magical Destroyers It aspired to be a critique of social conformism. However, its execution failed to maintain coherence or take advantage of its premise, leaving it as an irregular product despite its intentions of satire and creative freedom.
Wonder Egg Priority
The psychological drama Wonder Egg Priority attempted to explore themes of grief and trauma with emotional depth. Despite its promising start, the project suffered production problems and a rushed conclusion that diverted the narrative focus, leaving a feeling of inconsistency.
Devil May Cry
The animated adaptation of Devil May Cry It failed to reproduce the impact of the video game saga. Despite some visually appealing moments, the series was criticized for its spotty animation, excessive CGI, and lack of fidelity to the tone of the source material.
RWBY: Ice Queendom
Based on the original work of Monty Oum, RWBY: Ice Queendom It offered a notable visual style, but lost some of the charm and humor that characterized the original series. Its more serious tone and less dynamic narrative rhythm failed to connect with the audience.
Whisper You a Love Song
With promises of mixing music and school romance, Whisper You a Love Song He failed to stand out within the genre. The series presented a predictable development and lacked the expected emotional impact, leaving the feeling that its story would have worked better as a special or short story.
The Devil is a Part-Timer! Season 2
After years of waiting, the return of The Devil is a Part-Timer! He disappointed his followers. The stiff animation and tone shifts affected the comedy and energy that characterized the first season, making the return an uneven experience.
The Rising of the Shield Hero
The Rising of the Shield Hero It started as an isekai with a dark focus and an atypical protagonist, but its second and third seasons lost direction. The plots became generic and the antagonists less memorable, alienating a good part of its initial audience.
The Promised Neverland
One of the most notable disappointments was The Promised Neverland. The second season rushed the manga's arcs, eliminated key moments, and condensed its story into a few episodes, which led to criticism for its confusing narrative and anticlimactic ending.
Suicide Squad Isekai
The crossing between DC Comics and the isekai genre generated expectation, but Suicide Squad Isekai He offered neither the action nor the promised irreverence. Its conventional narrative and lack of creative risks distanced it from the chaotic tone typical of the protagonist group.
Metallic Rouge
With a cyberpunk aesthetic and artificial intelligence themes, Metallic Rouge He aspired to continue the legacy of works such as Ghost in the Shell either Psycho-Pass. However, excess exposition and lack of narrative rhythm reduced its impact, making it one of the most questioned productions of the year.
What other anime from the 2020s do you think did not meet public expectations?
