Members of a popular comment forum in Japan got into a heated debate about anime that they consider “overvalued”. This term refers to those works that, according to some fans, have received excessive attention and recognition in relation to their real quality or their impact on the industry.
In the world of anime, the perception of a series like “overvalued” can arise for several reasons. Some of them include a major marketing campaign that increases the popularity of a series, the influence of nostalgia surrounding certain classics, or even the media overexposure that some productions receive, leading to a distorted perception of their real value.
This debate reflects the diversity of opinions within the anime community, where each viewer has their own tastes and criteria for evaluating works. Some forum members argue that certain series are overrated due to a weak plot, underdeveloped characters, or an animation style that doesn’t meet expectations.
However, it is important to remember that the perception of a series as “overvalued” is subjective and can vary considerably between different viewers. What some consider a masterpiece, others may consider overvalued:
- Wow, there are quite a few examples. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, Summertime Render, Ousama Ranking, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Kimetsu no Yaiba, Bocchi the Rock!, Tokyo Revengers, Blue Lock, Oshi no Ko and more recently Kusuriya no Hitorigoto.
- AnoHana definitely has to be on this list.
- For starters, the anime industry has been overvalued for years.
- What is Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann doing on the list? I don’t understand.
- The Kimetsu no Yaiba manga is the most overrated thing in history. I agree that the anime is justifiably highly valued, but the manga shouldn’t be.
- Without a doubt Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu, Shakugan no Shana and Toaru Majutsu no Index
- Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, started off well, but now it’s so bad that it’s hard for fans to defend it
- Personally, I think Sword Art Online and Re:ZERO should be here.
- I’m safe, SPY x FAMILY
- In fact, I think Neon Genesis Evangelion is underrated, not enough is said about the series
- Kimetsu no Yaiba’s animation is enough to justify all the hype surrounding the franchise
- Baccano!, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Another, CLANNAD, Angel Beats!, Little Busters, Tenshi no Tamago, AKIRA, AIR
- Fullmetal Alchemist, Berserk, HUNTER x HUNTER, Made in Abyss, D Gray Man, Aku no Hana
- I have no doubt that Fullmetal Alchemist belongs here, and it’s entirely the fault of its fans
- Ghost in the Shell, Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu, STEINS;GATE, BLACK LAGOON, Bocchi the Rock!
- Fullmetal Alchemist and Shingeki no Kyojin are incredible stories, even about halfway through, not to mention the ending
- The ending of Shingeki no Kyojin was good, but Hajime Isayama ruined it by “expanding” it. Fans took this to mean he wasn’t satisfied with what he did.
- Code Geass and Higurashi no Naku Koro ni are definitely overrated
