2010's worst shonen anime of every year

Watching a shonen anime a day can keep the bad vibes away. That's as true as popular titles Naruto, Bleach, a pieceAnd more, their episodes not only provide great entertainment but also provide motivational life lessons that resonate with fans long after the episode ends.

Unfortunately, not all shonen anime can be as amazing and inspiring as the “Big Three” or more recent ones. Jujutsu Kaisen and single leveling, Which has already achieved massive success. in particular, These 2010s shonen anime are the worst.

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2010: Qwaser of the Stigmata

Qwaser of Stigmata May be a shonen anime, but its content is definitely not suitable for younger viewers. It features an endless parade of fan service moments, on top of disturbing themes that are far beyond what a typical shonen fan would expect.

Although the main character, Alexander Nikolaevich, aka Sasha, seems like a handsome hero with his silver hair, blue eyes, and unique ability that allows him to transform iron into a deadly scythe, how the anime constantly puts him in highly sexualized situations makes it hard to take him seriously. The same goes for the other female characters, who provide Sasha with her “soma sustenance”.

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2011: X-Men

Madhouse's anime adaptation production The X-Men Back in 2011, but it's nothing like its western counterpart. While the series tries to tell a different story, it lacks the WOW factor or signature punch that fans fell in love with in the comics and movies. It aired 12 episodes, most of which were done with inconsistent pacing, resulting in a weak adaptation.

Perhaps the worst part is the beloved characters, especially Wolverine, who eventually lost their spark in the anime. Compared to his gruesome and complex portrayals in other media, the The X-Men The anime failed to capture his charismatic edge and ferocity. The same is true for other mutants involved in the series.

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2012: Inu x Boku SS

Inu x Boku SS Shouldn't be tagged as shonen, mostly due to its lack of shonen elements. The series doesn't even try to go in that direction, with characters that focus more on personal drama and relationships rather than training their supernatural abilities and engaging in meaningful battles. In other words, looking Inu x Boku SS It's not worth it for the sake of action.

Also, Inu x Boku SS Includes a subplot where a minor female character develops a romantic and intimate relationship with a significantly older male character. As a result, their interactions come across as distracting rather than endearing or appropriate. For many fans, this is non-negotiable and is the main reason why shonen anime is considered problematic.

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2013: BlazBlue: Alter Memory

Anime adaptations of successful video games usually provide little or no background about their story, setting, and characters. BlazBlue: Altered Memory No exception, as the first episode of this 2013 shonen anime was not generous enough to welcome and introduce the audience, especially those unaware of video game knowledge, to the main character and his story.

From start to finish, there is no proper explanation as to why Ragna the Bloodz is hunted by bounty hunters and why he has a strong ability. Although Ragna looks impressive, he comes off as a generic main character recycled from other similar video games. The same applies to the green-haired antagonist, the Joker, who embodies every villain stereotype.

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2014: Pupa

Believe it or not, the Pupa Despite the heavy emphasis on horror and the supernatural, anime is also considered shonen. The source material was published in a shonen publication, which technically classifies it as shonen.

With this out of the way, Pupa One of those animes with a unique horror story but poorly executed. One of its biggest problems is its extremely short runtime, with each episode only running a maximum of 4 minutes. This leaves no room for real development, proper world-building, or emotional building that fans of the manga can't help but complain about. Too bad, Pupa is one of the most underrated anime out there, falling short in almost every aspect.

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2015: Triage X

The main selling point of Triage X Its female characters have exaggerated breasts. Apparently, the anime was created just to promote its source material, as the story itself makes no sense at all. While there were glimpses of an interesting plot, it is overshadowed by poorly developed characters and excessive fan service.

In fact, in almost every female character Triage X Well done, and naturally no problem with the inclusion of such characters, the anime handles the fan service poorly, making it feel excessive, distracting, and poorly integrated into the story.

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2016: Big Order

when A large order Came out in 2016, many viewers want to improve it. However, after several episodes were released, it was clear that the anime would not recover even though the main character, Eiji Hoshimiya, wanted not to destroy the world but to make his own series better.

From introducing an unexpected main character and pairing him with his own sister to relying on poor CGI in every action scene, A large orderIts reputation as a shonen anime has been tarnished by many issues that disappointed many fans.

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2017: Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

To date, opinion on Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Still divided, some fans are enjoying the story, while others label it as non-canon or simply an unnecessary sequel created to cash in on the notoriety. Naruto Brand rather than telling a compelling story with Naruto Uzumaki at the center of it all.

Another criticism is this Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Contains excessive fillers, which many shonen fans struggle to appreciate and sit through. On top of that, a long time Naruto Fans can't help but compare Boruto to Naruto, from their struggles and personalities to their power-ups, making it feel like a poor continuation of the beloved original series.

On the bright side, the Boruto The series gets better over time, so those viewers who stick with it will eventually get more compelling story arcs.

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2018: Hakyu ​​Hoshin Engi

fans of Hakyu ​​Hoshin Engi Manga are somewhat unfortunate, as the cult-classic shonen manga never got a proper adaptation that lived up to their expectations. The 2018 adaptation also had major issues, from the rushed pace and inconsistent flow of the story to the animation looking cheap and generic for such a beloved shonen series.

While the anime aired a total of 22 episodes, it's not enough to cram in the manga's 200 chapters. Each episode delivers a rushed plot beat, leaving no chance for significant character development and world-building. Each episode is so packed with events that viewers may ask themselves if they are even watching the same story.

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2019: Isekai Cheat Wizard

Poor production value Isekai cheat magician Shounen isekai is enough to make fans abandon it, with stiff animation scenes, dull action scenes, and inconsistent scenes that fail to bring its source material to life. At least it avoided bad CGI, which could have made the animation even worse.

But, according to the story, Isekai cheat magician has little to offer. From the first episode to the finale, there is no development that leaves fans wanting more. There are a lot more shonen isekai series that are worth watching, so it's best to skip this one and move on.