In a recent debate on a popular Japanese comment forum, users argued passionately about which anime they considered. “overrated”. Among the most cited examples were “Fullmetal Alchemist”, “Neon Genesis Evangelion” and “CLANADA”. However, forum participants also invited the community to suggest other series that could be included in this list.

The term “overrated” refers to the perception that a series receives more recognition, praise, or popularity than it actually deserves, in the opinion of those who use it. This label is usually applied when it is considered that the anime in question does not meet the expectations generated by its fame or that it does not offer the same quality as other less recognized works.

In the context of anime, the use of the term “overrated” can be controversial, as it is often linked to personal and subjective opinions. What is a masterpiece for some may be nothing more than a mediocre production for others. The reasons for considering an anime “overrated” can vary, from the perception of a weak plot, underdeveloped characters, or even simply a personal disconnect with the story or animation style.

The debate on the Japanese forum remains open and users continue to discuss and suggest new series that, according to them, could deserve the label of “overrated”. This conversation reflects the diversity of opinions within the anime community and how personal preferences play a crucial role in evaluating these works.

• «Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica».
• «Angel Beats!».
• «K-On!, at the time there were a lot of anime about cute girls doing cute things, so this was just another one for me».
• «Cowboy Bebop».
• «I would mention Chibi Maruko-san and Sazae-san, what's the point of continuing to make these series week after week for decades?».
• «I remember that the second season of Fullmetal Alchemist was very strange, as was the second season of Code Geass.».
• «I would remove Fullmetal Alchemist from the list, and put Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu».
• «Lycoris Recoil and Violet Evergarden».
• «Spirited Away, I think it has aged in the worst way».
• «Fullmetal Alchemist is definitely overrated. Neon Genesis Evangelion, I would say just the opening».
• «Suzumiya Haruhi will certainly be the choice of many, and would also include several seasons of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni».
• «Isn't it crazy that Kimetsu no Yaiba doesn't appear on these lists yet?».
• «I think Kimetsu no Yaiba doesn't appear because a lot of people have already lost interest in it.».
• «I think that when something sells a lot, it stops being “overrated”. The term applies more to those animes that fans want to sell to you as “the best in the world”, without proof.».
• «I would say NHK not even Youkoso! The protagonist is so horrible that it is unwatchable».
• «Anything produced by Makoto Shinkai. I don't understand how they didn't notice».
• «Mobile Suit Gundam is safe, right?».
• «I would mention “From the New World”, “Another” and “Hyouka” without hesitation.».
• «Any anime from the 2000s was really bad, there are no differences between any of them».
• «Shingeki no Kyojin, simply because of what happened at the end of the work».
• «Anyone would say Sousou no Frieren or SPY x FAMILY, but I think those are just people who hate what's popular.».

Source: Yaraon!