In any season of the year, anime fans enjoy the new releases of dozens of new shows. With how often a new anime comes out, it’s no surprise that many anime end up being relatively lackluster throughout the year. Some anime struggle so hard to find their audience that they fail to translate for a Western market entirely.
But regardless of the quality of an anime, almost every show is made with the dedication and passion of a studio that wants to make the best product possible. While not everything manages to hit that mark, even terrible anime can have flashes of brilliance from time to time. A horrible anime can still deliver intense fights with beautiful animation and emotionally gripping music.
10 The god of high school: Jin VS Daewi brought emotional stakes to anime
The god of high school was one of the most anticipated anime of 2020. It was adapted from one of the most popular action stories in Webtoon history and was bound to cause quite a stir in the anime market. Due to poor pacing and a rushed story, The god of high school did not land in the way it was intended.
Regardless, fans were still wowed by the exceptionally high quality of his fight scenes. In Episode 5, the anime’s main character went up against his best friend, leading to the most impressive fight of that year.
9 Tower Of God: The Crown Game Was A Unique Matchup
tower of God is unique among anime for being adapted from a webtoon unlike a manga. It was one of the first of its kind and set the standard for what webtoon adaptations could be seen in the future. Unfortunately for fans, that tone ended up being relatively lackluster.
the tower of God The adaptation did not score highly among critics and has been largely forgotten in a short time. But tower of God He still needs to be commended for the uniqueness he brought to the medium, including a clean spin on free-for-all battles in the form of his Crown Game.
8 Boruto: Naruto and Sasuke stole the show VS Momoshiki
the boruto The anime has often been criticized for the way it handles the legacy characters in the naruto franchise. Many of the fan favorites survived in the original series to stick around for the boruto continuation. Fans of these characters have been constantly disappointed to see their importance dwarfed or their powers weakened.
But these fans got the best gift ever when Naruto and Sasuke went up against Momoshiki during the Chunin Exams. This fight is a beast of choreography and utilizes Naruto and Sasuke’s unique abilities to the fullest.
7 Black Clover: Yami showed what being a mentor VS Vetto is all about
One of the classic Shonen battle anime tropes is the mentor figure. Mentors play a key role in the development of the main characters. They provide a goal to which a protagonist aspires, be it power or personality.
black clover He may have gotten off to a rocky start due to some controversial voice acting, but even those who dislike the show still love the mentor character, Yami. Yami is extremely tough, and his powers are at their peak in his fight against Vetto.
6 Demon Slayer: Tanjiro VS Rui is one of the most striking fights in modern anime
Popular anime tends to be slightly polarizing. When a story reaches an audience as massive as the Murderer of demons has, often attracting a mob of enemies just as loud as his fans. Although it would be an exaggeration to call Murderer of demons a “bad” anime, many of its detractors would agree to call it a bit lackluster.
But regardless of the quality of the narration, Murderer of demons features one of the most visually stunning adaptations of any anime. It’s a gorgeous looking show with fight sequences that wow fans. The best of which occurs in Episode 18 between Tanjiro and Rui.
5 Seraph Of The End: Mika was a One-Man-Army VS The Moon Demon Company
seraph of the end It is often overlooked by anime fans for its spin-off plot and lackluster setting. It’s far from the most unique anime to come out in the last decade and tends to fly under a lot of radars because of that. But even mediocre anime can shine from time to time.
Such is the case of seraph of the end when Mika faces Moon Demon Company and a one-man army fights their way to retrieve his friend’s unconscious body. It is a stellar example of voice acting coupled with beautiful musical accompaniment.
4 One Punch Man: Garou vs. Heroes was the highlight of a bad season
Season 1 of One Punch Man It was one of the most critically acclaimed anime of all time. It was a story that transcended normal anime fandom and became loved by viewers of all demographics. Fans were eagerly awaiting the release of its second season, which made its lackluster arrival all the more disappointing.
One Punch Man Season 2 lacked much of the punch of its predecessor, but still managed to bring in a great fight or two. The highlight of the season occurred when a group of heroes cornered Garou, only to be completely dismantled by his superior abilities.
3 Fire Force: Shinra VS The Infernal Factory Showed The Anime’s Initial Appeal
Time fire force has not taken off in the cultural mainstream as my hero academia or Murderer of demonsits anime output can rival the best Battle Shonen currently airing. fire force it’s a feast of visual style, more than making up for its sometimes lackluster story.
This is best summed up in its first episode, where Shinra and the team are confronted by an unnamed Infernal terrorizing a factory. While this moment isn’t as emotionally impactful as it can be, it’s still a beautiful showcase of animation.
two Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure (1993): Jotaro VS Dio was a delight as a director
While many anime fans love the most recent seasons of the jojo’s bizarre adventure franchise, the series has had a long history of darker anime adaptations. Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure (1993) is a 6-part OVA that adapts the second half of stardust crusaders.
While the anime in general leaves a lot to be desired, fans generally view the final fight between Jotaro and Dio as a marvel of direction. It’s a harrowing sequence that pushes Jotaro to his limits and sees the death of his best friend, Kakyoin Noriaki.
1 Sword Art Online: Kirito VS Heathcliff almost killed a fan favorite
sword art online is one of the most popular anime of the last decade. Ask any younger fan what their first anime was and sword art online is bound to be a popular answer. But despite its popularity, critics have turned their backs on it. sword art online franchise.
While it may have a low review score, viewers still admit that the anime has sparks of brilliance. Kirito’s final fight with Heathcliff is one of the most climactic moments in the story, resulting in the near death of Kirito’s love interest Asuna.
