Key Takeaways
- Popular anime series often attract both love and hate, but some manage to maintain a strong fanbase.
- Series like Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Gurren Lagann are celebrated for their storytelling and creativity.
- This list ranks seven beloved anime based on their reception and overall quality.
- Despite some criticism, these series are cherished for their unique contributions to the anime community.
Just as nothing is perfect, there is nothing that doesn’t have its share of hate. But even in anime, one of the most toxic communities, exist relatively beloved series. Shows such as One Piece and Attack on Titan are universally praised for their creativity, story, originality, and entertainment value, but as some of the most popular anime series ever, they have an equal amount of hate that comes with their praise.
It seems that everything has its haters nowadays, especially when something gets popular, then the haters suddenly appear to spread their dislike. However, there are a handful of universally beloved anime series, and this list will rank the seven of them based on how little hate they get, how much love they get, creativity, writing, animation, consistency, critical acclaim, and overall quality. Of course, even these anime get some hate, but it is hard to come by when compared to the majority of shows. Note that this list will only contain popular anime series that are beloved, and will not include lesser-known shows.
It is only natural for some of the most popular anime series to have a lot of negativity tied to them, but one show that has best avoided that is Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Brothers Ed (Romi Park) and Al (Rie Kugimiya) lose parts or all of their bodies in a taboo experiment, which prompts them to search for the philosopher’s stone. However, when they uncover a government conspiracy, the duo must stop it before it consumes the entire world.
Out of all the anime listed here, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood does get some hate or claims of it being overrated, just because it is regarded by many as the greatest anime series of all time. Still, the massive amount of love proves that this anime has something for everyone, whether it be the action, story, comedy, drama, mystery, romance, worldbuilding, or well-written characters. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and for those who haven’t seen it, watching it will surely make them a fan.
6
‘Azumanga Daioh’ (2002)
Comedy in anime isn’t for everyone, which is why when a good one comes along, it is often remembered for decades and goes down in history as a staple of the community. Azumanga Daioh follows a group of high school girls and the daily shenanigans they get up to. However, when an elementary student is fast-tracked because of her genius, she joins this group and changes the dynamic instantly, getting along with this eccentric yet opposite bunch of endearing characters.
In a community untouched by hate and a show that is so fun, goofy, and wholesome that nobody could dare say anything bad about it, one hater does exist: the creator. It is ironic that the only hater of Azumanga Daioh is the manga author who did not appreciate or enjoy the anime adaptation one bit. Either way, this anime is still a beloved comedy classic that features an eccentric group of characters and the hijinks that they get up to. Azumanga Daioh is silly and nonsensical, but that is exactly why so many people adore it.
5
‘Haikyuu!’ (2014–Present)
Volleyball isn’t the most riveting sport out there, but if one show will change the minds of fans, it is Haikyuu!. Hinata (Ayumu Murase) may be undersized, but he has big aspirations of becoming a star volleyball player at his new school.. However, he instantly clashes with a prodigious rookie setter known for being stubborn. The only thing they share in common is their goal of being the best, and the two will have to work together if they want to make this former powerhouse school relive its glory days.
The sports genre is one of the best in anime constantly delivering exhilarating action and tense drama for fans to fall in love with. Haikyuu </emis the ultimate underdog story, and the way it develops characters shows their flaws and highlights their dynamics with others is a spectacular aspect that fans can agree is what this show does perfectly. Haikyuu </emdoesn't just show volleyball;it teaches it allowing fans to learn with the characters which builds a stronger bond between anime and fandom.
4
‘Mob Psycho 100’ (2016–2022)
ONE is a prolific author best known forOne Punch Man but after its most recent season it is definitely not beloved. However his other workMob Psycho 100 is universally acclaimed. Shigeo (Setsuo Itō ) is the world’s strongest psychic but despite his overwhelming strengthhe only wants to have an average high school life and win over his crush.But because he suppresses his emotions his psychic powers explode when he is overwhelmed making life difficult for him his friends and his enemies.
Finding someone who dislikesMob Psycho 100 is difficult because even if they aren’t a fan it is rare for anyone actually to hate this anime. Mob is such an endearing character with some of the best character development in anime. But he isn’t the only adored character as the entire cast is brimming with personality especially Reigen (Takahiro Sakurai) whomthe anime fandom universally agrees is one of the best side characters.Mob Psycho 100 is a modern masterpiece that excels at everything it does animation characters action comedy and story making it a flawless and beloved classic.
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