With thousands of critics emerging, seemingly everyday, it is somehow difficult to be a fan of anime films or series nowadays. One of the most challenging parts is the toxic fandoms, you most commonly encounter online, ready to start an argument at the drop of a hat. If you are new to anime, this toxicity will surely make you disappointed, irritated or perhaps both. Let’s take a closer peek at these top 5 animes with the most annoying fanbases, according to their fans.
In 2014 when the first manga was released, My Hero Academia became a huge hit and captured the hearts of thousands of people worldwide thanks to its unique characters and captivating plots. However, every series has a negative side, and this anime is no exception. My Hero Academia has one of the worst and most devoted fan bases. Good and bad people of all walks of life are drawn to this fan base.
Most of the fans take the shipping wars to a higher level. Some of the characters they usually ship include Bakugo to Kirishima, and Deku to Todoroki. Also expect these fans to never hold back the gaslighting and even shaming other people who simply voice their disagreement.
Without a doubt, the constant shipping makes the series included in our top 5 animes with the most toxic fanbase. Even if the series is brilliant, there is a lot of prejudice and hostility in the fanbase. No one is aware of how to solve the unfortunate overshadowing of the series.
Though this popular series has one of the most annoying fanbases, we cannot deny the fact that it also has one of the most amazing graphics. Attack on Titan is undoubtedly one of the best series you could ever watch thanks to its engaging storyline. It can even compete with numerous popular western series and films. However, due to its popularity, the series cannot run away from the many toxic fans out there.
Most of these fans often criticize Hajime Isayama, as they wish that they could decide which characters to place in certain scenes. Perhaps, the most toxic thing they’ve done was sending death threats to Gabi, the voice actor, as they did not like how she voiced their favorite character from the series.
Fanboyism toward Eren is also one of the toxic parts of the fanbase. Most of these fans have a tendency to interpret the conflict in the novel as a reflection of Eren’s character. Some of his followers have even attempted to apply his fictional ideologies to the reality we live in. In most cases, fanboyism to Erin goes beyond being annoying; the fandom itself is toxic.
If you are talking about a masterpiece, Demon Slayer is a perfect example. Since its release, the series has reached thousands of viewers worldwide due to its top-quality graphics. The manga was completed a long time ago. However, the series is still ongoing. Thus, avid readers especially those toxic fans would probably spoil the whole plot to other viewers or readers. They definitely ruin others’ expectations from the whole series. Fans don’t give other fans spoilers unless they’re asked for.
Due to its overflowing popularity, Haikyuu has surpassed numerous anime series and films. The series also inspires a lot of communities when it comes to sports. However, this is also not excluded from toxicity. In fact, there are a number of negative reviews from viewers due to its fame. Fans of the series, mostly consisting of girls, have been known to harass other viewers who disagree with them. Some going so far as to use their social media followers to continue the cyber assault. You can be a fan and have differing opinions with others in the fanbase.
Dragon Ball is one of the anime series that make our childhood more memorable. The series also improved the status of anime outside Japan. However, despite this success, this top favorite series is not free from toxic fan communities. Despite its popularity, there are still some toxic fan communities out there that often criticize other people’s opinions.
There are also some fans who get utmost satisfaction when they compare Goku to other strong anime characters. Social media platforms especially Twitter are mainly used by these fans to expose their opinions that would ruin the anime’s creative elements. This toxic fanbase also includes those close-minded people that are blinded by what they watch on YouTube.
Aside from these best animes listed above, there are still many other series or movies with the most obnoxious fanbase. A couple of these have already attracted thousands of anime fans worldwide since they first aired. In spite of its high ratings, toxic fandoms have nevertheless existed. Check these out!
Some fans would say that every other shounen manga is an identical replica of this top-rated series. These are the same folks who think that the characters in Black Clover, Demon Slayer, and Jujutsu Kaisen are mere clones of Naruto. Given the fact that it has a wide range of communities, it would be hard for the series to avoid toxicity despite its artistic graphics and amazing storyline.
The series was written by Hiro Mashima and is based on the manga created by A-1 Pictures and Satelight, and it debuted on October 12 in Japan. Due to its captivating story, Fairy Tail has become one of the most favorite series of all time. This also invited a lot of toxic fans, creating various self-centered opinions about the series. Determine which character will lead the entire plot.
The manga series One Piece was started by Eiichiro Oda. An original video animation (OVA) of the manga was created by Production I.G in 1998, and Toei Animation converted it into an anime series that debuted in Japan in 1999 and has since aired 851 episodes.
According to some fans, the fanbase of the anime has become more and more childish. Zoro’s fanbase is a perfect example. Most of these fans are too focused on Zoro’s character to the point that they already invalidate other characters from the series.
Produced by A-1 Pictures, this Japanese series has captured the hearts of anime lovers worldwide. It was illustrated and written by Yana Taboso. Due to its popularity, the series also created toxic communities, especially fangirls who literally support pedophilia. Some of these fans shipped a young boy to a demonic butler. There are scenes from the series where the boy experienced panic attacks. However, the terrible thing was, that this toxic fandom only made jokes about the situation.
Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure is among those all-time favorite series. However, we cannot deny the fact that this also attracts hundreds of toxic fans. Its established communities are highly questionable. They created various memes related to the series that is not even funny. Instead, they are all offensive.
Created by Yoshihiro Togashi, Hunter X Hunter was adapted into a 62-episode anime television series directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi. Thousands of anime lovers literally love this all-time favorite series. However, we cannot also deny the fact that there are also a bunch of elitists who think of themselves as intellectuals and criticize other viewers’ opinions about the series.
It is apparent that if a series or a film is too popular, there will be an immense possibility that it might cause a toxic fandom. One of the most affecting factors that can trigger these toxic fandoms is insensitive comments about their favorite character or even the show itself. As much as possible, if you are an anime lover, focus on the good points and cherish the entire series itself. The bad comments might fade, but the moral of the story will stay.
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