Some of the best anime out there may not be the easiest to recommend. In fact, some shows are so infamous that fans will outright judge viewers without even giving these shows a shot.
Every New Romance Anime Of 2025
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It's a shame, since these anime are genuinely worth watching for fans who like great action, fun characters, captivating stories, stellar animation, or a combination of all these elements. Instead, their perceived weirdness makes them largely neglected by fans who don't want to expose themselves to their debauchery.
Highschool Of The Dead
The Fanservice Overpowers The Fun Factor This Show Brings To The Story
The poster child of fanservice anime that fans find hard to take seriously, there's actually a lot to like in Highschool of the Dead... And no, that's not meant to be a joke. Fans of zombies will find this title to be easy to get into as is.
The endearing characters and the high school dynamics are easy to get into as adorable characters blast the ever-loving crap out of zombies. Highschool of the Dead is a joyride that's perfect for fans looking to unwind, even if the copious fan service can be hard to ignore, at times.
Highschool Of The Dead
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- 2011 - 2011-00-00
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Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Recommending This Magical Girl Anime Is Hard But Worth It
It's a shame that people lampoon magical anime so much, since this genre has a lot of special shows that fans will have a great time with. However, in the case of Puella Magi Madoka Magica, this show subverts so many tropes that it's worth watching just for how wild and riveting the series is.
This anime takes a violent swerve that will captivate fans in no time. While recommending this to people who both love and hate magical girl anime is a challenge because of how different it is, people who give Puella Magi Madoka Magica a shot will be totally captivated by this amazing show.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
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- 2011 - 2011
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Rent-A-Girlfriend
The Polarizing Reaction To This Anime Makes It Clear Why Fans Are Judged For Watching It
The controversial ending to Rent-a-Girlfriend's manga has made it clear that both fans and non-fans will judge people for watching this anime now. While this title is adorable in its own way, there's no denying that Kazuya can be a bit of a creepy protagonist at times.
That being said, Rent-a-Girlfriend is still a joyful experience that fans will have a great time with. The show feels like a warm hug at times, and fans who get over their judgmental nature will love how endearing this title is.
Rent-A-Girlfriend
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- 2020 - 2025-00-00
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- TBS, MBS, CBC, Tulip Television, BSN, tys, NBC, HBC, RKK, i-Television, SBS, IBC, BSS, MRO, OBS, TUF, RSK, TUY, tbc, RKB, SBC, KUTV, RBC, UTY, RCC, MRT, atv, MBC
- Directors
- Shinya Une, Akira Mano, Fumio Maezono, Taku Yamada, Yurika Fukaya, Hidehiko Kadota, Naoyuki Kuzuya, Takashi Tanazawa, Yoshitsugu Kimura, Taiki Nishimura, Mizuki Iwadare, Ken Ando, Akira Yamada, Fumihiro Ueno, Yuki Morita, Hisaya Takabayashi
- Writers
- Fumi Tsubota
Cast
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Masayuki AkasakaYoshiaki Kibe (voice) -
Rie TakahashiSumi Sakurasawa (voice)
Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro
Despite Some Weird Moments, This Romance Anime Has A Lot Of Heart
The high school setting and some suspect fanservice can make Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro hard to recommend. The show became popular for the love interest bullying the protagonist, which may send the wrong message.
However, under Nagatoro's mischievous exterior is a sensitive side that is slowly shown from time to time. If fans decide to give this anime a shot, they'll be genuinely pleased by what's on offer here.
Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro
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- 2021 - 2023
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- Tokyo MX, BS11
Sword Art Online
Improved Over Time, But Fans Can't Forgive This Title For How It Started Out
Nothing damaged Sword Art Online more than Sword Art Online itself. The first season started on a decent note, only for Kirito's overpowered nature, a poorly-received relationship with Asuna, and the damsel-in-distress plotline of the latter half to turn many people into haters.
It's a shame, since Sword Art Online has reinvented itself time and time again to address fan criticism. Once players get past the problems of the first season, there's genuinely something to like about later seasons.
Sword Art Online
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- 2012 - 2020-00-00
No Game No Life
The Problematic Fanservice Is The Only Thing People Know About This Great Anime
No Game No Life may feature an excellent premise where games are used to decide major events in the world of Disboard, but that's not what this show is famous for. Most people know this anime
for the questionable fan service of Shiro, which is deeply problematic.
Seeing a young child be exploited for fanservice is inexcusable and makes No Game No Life very hard to recommend. However, the central mystery is engaging enough for fans to stick with this show for the long haul.
No Game, No Life
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- 2014 - 2014
High School DxD
The Plot Is Riveting, But Outsiders Judge It For Its "Plot"
Aside from confusing this show with Highschool of the Dead, High School DxD is mainly known for its ecchi content. It's easy to judge fans for what they perceive to be an anime for perverts, but there's more to High School DxD than what meets the eye.
The animation, voice acting, and storytelling are genuinely excellent. Even if the show's lewdness can be hard to digest at times, most fans will be roped in by the plot and can easily overlook the ecchi elements of an otherwise great series.
High School DxD
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- 2012 - 2018
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