10 Almost Perfect Anime That Was Ruined By A Bad Ending

Over the years, anime fans have seen dozens of fantastic and entertaining shows rise in popularity thanks to their complex plots and endearing casts. While not everyone can reach these levels, there are more than a handful of shows that can be considered masterpieces; perfect in every way from start to finish.

Still, it's much more common for good anime to drop in quality just before reaching the end, resulting in finales that leave a majority of the fandom disappointed. Despite their strong first episodes, lovable characters, or even their intriguing plots, these shows took what could have been memorable climaxes and turned them into episodes fans wish they could forget.

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Akame Ga Kill killed way too many characters

Akame Ga Kill Set in a world where a cruel and corrupt elite do as they please under the protection of the Empire, a young warrior named Tatsumi is recruited into a rebellion to overthrow the system.

Akame Ga Kill is an exciting yet terrifying depiction of what it's like to fight for freedom, with danger and death looming around every corner. Fans fell in love with the story for its unique approach to the Shonen genre. However, the ending failed to live up to the audience's expectations, as it was not only rushed, but ignored several unaddressed plot points to instead focus on a bland final battle where far too many characters died, making the entire anime feel pointlessly bleak.

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Deadman Wonderland's Ending Left The Anime Dead in the Water

Survival Game anime have gained fame as some of the most brutal series ever created. Deadman Wonderland is an anime that definitely falls into this category, and it's one of the reasons why the series quickly rose in popularity during its time on air. Ganta, a boy accused of the death of his classmates, is forced to become one of the best blood force users in anime just to survive his time in prison.

Deadman Wonderland has a really enjoyable story, full of mysteries and memorable characters, as well as a world that feels both fantastic and brutal. Sadly, the anime was canceled after only 12 episodes, so the team behind the series was forced to change the ending they had planned. Instead of a fully developed finale, fans were given a short and pointless recap of the events from the manga, with most important details removed.

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Wonder Egg Priority threw away all its character development for nothing

Devastated by the death of her dear friend, a girl named Ai Ooto comes across a strange shop with Gachapon machines that deliver eggs. These items take her to a new world, where a voice tells her that she might have a chance to resurrect her friend if she protects enough people from strange monsters. Wonder Egg Priority offers a dark take on the Magical Girl genre and became a huge hit with fans just a couple of years ago.

Ai's journey is both tragic and inspiring, becoming a living representation of the lengths people would go to for the ones they love. It was also praised for being one of the few anime with great trans representation. When it was time for the adventure to end, Wonder Egg Priority took a drastic turn and ignored all the growth its characters had gone through, invalidating almost the entire story and leaving fans with a bitter sense of unfulfillment.

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Science fell in love, so I tried to prove that it ruined its reputation by changing genres

Ayame and Shinya are both brilliant scientists who love truth and science more than anything else. Their curiosity drives them to try to find the origin of love, which ends up with them conducting questionable but hilarious experiments to prove that this instinct has a scientific explanation. Once a beloved romance famous for not indulging in the love triangle trope, Science fell in love, so I tried to prove it was a breath of fresh air for thousands of fans.

This was until the end of season 2 came, during which the anime took a massive diversion from a romantic comedy to become a tense thriller. The sudden shift, plus the addition of a love rival for the main couple, caused a large majority of the fandom to groan in frustration. It was tragic to see such a wholesome romance turn into another one of the many harem romance shows in an instant.

The adventures of Ed and Al Elric, two of the most popular anime characters ever, need no introduction. Full metal alchemist is a deep and complex political thriller hidden behind epic Shonen battles that have captivated anime fans for decades. Sadly, this was not always the case, as FMAs first adaptation is generally considered inferior to the hugely popular one Brotherhood.

The original Full metal alchemist The anime was several times darker and rawer, leaning towards the dark fantasy aspects of the manga rather than its inspirational messages and fun scenes. Since the original story was still being developed by Hiromu Arkawa, one of the best female mangaka ever, the anime was forced to create an original ending. The result was a devastating and, frankly, bizarre conclusion that didn't feel like the manga, making this version of the anime live in infamy.

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Shaman King (2001) spat on the manga's themes

Among humans, go those whose connection to nature and the spiritual world allows them to see and communicate with ghosts. These people are known as shamans, as well Shaman Kings protagonist Yoh, and they are more than the bridge between life and death; they are the protectors of the world. Shaman King is a classic Shonen from the 21st century that many fans grew up with.

Shaman King is a charming and genuinely happy series that not only teaches the importance of friendship but also people's need to connect with the world around them. The end of the anime adaptation came well before the end of the original manga, culminating in an original finale that not only ignored the series' themes, but made it nearly impossible for its sequels, Flowersto take place, because it completely changed history.

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Kumamiko: Girl Meets Bear's Ending ruins Natsu's Arc

Sometimes fans aren't looking for multi-faceted stories that challenge their perception of the world. Often the audience just wants to enjoy a show that will warm their hearts, and Kumamiko was the best option for many. Kumamiko: Girl Meets Bear follows Machi, who works as a priestess at a remote temple, and her talking bear friend Natsu.

The girl suffers from severe social anxiety, but still dreams of one day moving to the city and going to high school. The bear helps her and creates funny and strange tests for her to overcome her problems. When Kumamiko was adapted into the anime, this idea was ignored during the finale, where Natsu pleads for Micha to abandon her dream, causing the girl to develop even worse anxiety and seclude herself in her temple.

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Violet Evergarden's ending goes against everything the anime stood for

Considered one of the most beautifully animated shows of the last decade, Violet Evergarden is the story of the titular protagonist, a former child soldier who works as an Auto Memory Doll. Her work consists of writing other people's memories and ideas into letters, a job she chose to try to find the meaning of love.

Violet Evergarden is more than just a series; it is a personal experience that will forever change the lives of all who engage in it. This is why many fans advise newcomers to never watch the final film, as its finale completely ruins the message of the anime. It goes completely against what Violet learned through her time as a ghostwriter, and dampens the impact of what many consider to be the epitome of shows with female protagonists.

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The Promised Neverland dropped the ball in Season 2 & Never Recovered

Giving Psychological Horror anime a satisfying ending is a complicated task, as these series tend to rely on making the audience deal with the dark and uncomfortable aspects of humanity. The never promised landconsidered one of the best Dark Fantasy shows ever, came close to achieving this monumental feat.

Emma's quest to save her friends and destroy the demon elite that tried to consume them was well received by the audience. It wasn't until Season 2 that opinions changed, as the anime had to create a completely new story, as the manga was still in development. This decision made the story shallow and repetitive, with no sense of the deep psychological questions that made the manga one of the best dark mysteries in decades.

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No game No life has no end

The Isekai genre has recently become one of the most popular among anime fans, thanks in large part to its tendency to include overpowered protagonists who dominate whatever world they are transported to. Sora and Shiro, siblings known on earth as the best players of all time, follow this unique and exciting path. No Game No Life doesn't rely on amazing combat or magic systems to be fun.

Instead, No Game No Life tells the story of two incredibly intelligent people, probably among the most brilliant in anime, who can overcome any challenge thanks to their superior minds and impressive strategies. Fans hoped to one day witness the battle of wits between Blanks and Tet, the god of the world they arrive in, only to be met with an underwhelming ending that promises more epic adventures that will seemingly never happen, as Season 2 shows no signs of ever being greenlit.