Is your bad anime actually bad or...?

Not liking a specific anime does not really mean it's bad since taste is subjective. Bad anime would be something like Ex-Arm which is universally hated. There is a difference.

@JoeChip
That’s quite literally the point the post is making. He’s asking for examples of anime where you thought it bad because some elements of it turned you off not cuz of it was objectively bad.

@Kenzolo-folk

That's not what I said a all my boy. I already exxplained why the animes you thought were bad can not be actually called bad.

@JoeChip
Ain’t no way ur this dense. Ur literally stating the obvious, he pretty much explained this in the original post bro

@Kenzolo-folk

Aww, the boy who is stating the obvious to me says I am stating the obvious, even though what I actually did was to explain the Op's flaw in his logic. I doN't expect you to understand the difference though.

Yes, it's the worst.

https://myanimelist.net/anime/32294/Ai_ONA

@Zarutaku
A 2.65 on mal is crazy. Lowest score I ever seen was a 5.7. Lol

@rohan121 Let me introduce you to Mars of Destruction and Skelter Heaven :)

Mars of Destruction
Skelter Heaven

Japanese Anime was never intended to be a serious medium to begin with and as @JoeChip initially points out taste is subjective.

"Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro" is just a cringe-com trash specifically from a perspective of a viewer like me who has been consuming Anime since the 80s. "Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro" isn't necessarily a bad Anime to me either, it just falls under the same umbrella as a "Rent-a-Girlfriend" or even a "Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!". It's just top tier cringe entertainment for someone like me. While I certainly wouldn't put this specific Anime franchise on some type of pedestal, it's not like I would goes as far as to say when I watched it that I simply just wanted to gouge my eyeballs out after consuming. In fact I almost dropped the 2nd season of "Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro" because the novelty for me was slightly getting old and there were other things I found airing at the time I found more interesting to watch on CR at the time.

"Dagashi Kashi" is actually one of my favorite Anime because it revolves around Japanese junk food candy. A lot of kids junk food I recognized from growing up in Japan in the early 80s. It gave me the same vibes as watching an Anime like "High Score Girl" that went into detailed historical depth with gaming in the early 90s (A lot of video games I grew up with). Also a character like Hotaru Shidare was one of the entire reasons I enjoyed watching "Dagashi Kashi". While you might not have liked her character, to others like me there is a certain charm about her that personally brings back memories of someone I use to know when I was actually in high school who acted almost exactly like her. Even if I did think a character like Hotaru Shidare was super annoying, that doesn't mean it's a bad Anime either. I have watched plenty of Anime with annoying and unlikeable characters, that doesn't mean anything to a viewers like me. As an example I don't like any of the characters in "Rent-a-Girlfriend", I simply just watch it because it's a trashy cringe-com train wreck where the entertaining thing about consuming such an Anime to me is simply watching how colossal the train wreck can get.

To top it off, were you really expecting either "Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro" or "Dagashi Kashi" to both be some deep philosophical stories? Makes me wonder what one would be expecting when taking the time to even watch a title like "Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro" or "Dagashi Kashi" to begin with who would share similar criticisms as you.

After getting to your take on "Mushoku Tensei", I realized you just simply don't like the Animes you have listed so far (which is totally your prerogative) which doesn't inherently make any of the titles you have mentioned bad or good, it's just your personal tastes.

With "The Island of Giant Insects" the point of it was to be gross and disgusting. When you got the cast throwing around F-bombs and fowl language like there is no tomorrow you already know your getting into top tier cringe territory. If you watched the English dub (Where I have watched this Anime both RAW and in English), it makes it even more hilarious with lines like... "I haven't been covered in this much shit before since my Ex got into scat!". "The Island of Giant Insects" isn't a bad Anime either, it's just a different type of Anime cringe unlike a "Rent-a-Girlfriend" or a "Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro". There is exceptional entertainment value in consuming trashy entertainment and the Japanese Anime Medium is no stranger to this. You can thank the British with such things as "The Benny Hill Show" from the 1950s for the existence of trashy TV entertainment.

@ColourWheel Oh, how wonderfully misguided your perspective is. Claiming Japanese anime was never intended to be a serious medium is an oversimplification that disregards the rich and diverse history of anime storytelling. Your dismissive attitude towards "Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro" as "cringe-com trash" reeks of a superficial understanding of its nuanced humor and character dynamics.

Lumping "Nagatoro" in with "Rent-a-Girlfriend" and "Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!" under the label of top-tier cringe entertainment is laughably reductionist. These shows each bring unique elements and cater to different tastes, but I wouldn't expect someone with such a dated viewpoint to appreciate that. The fact that you almost dropped the second season because the "novelty" wore off says more about your lack of depth as a viewer than about the anime itself.

Your praise for "Dagashi Kashi" based on nostalgic value and its connection to your childhood snacks is charmingly shallow. While it’s great that you found a personal connection, it’s hardly a testament to the anime’s quality. Hotaru Shidare’s character might resonate with your past, but reducing other shows to mere "cringe" because they don’t evoke the same nostalgia is intellectually lazy.

And honestly, expecting or not expecting philosophical depth from "Nagatoro" or "Dagashi Kashi" isn’t the issue. The issue is your condescending assumption that these shows lack any meaningful content simply because they don't fit your narrow definition of entertainment. If you can't appreciate the subtleties and charms of different genres, that's on you, not the anime.

Regarding "Mushoku Tensei" and your sweeping generalizations about personal taste, it’s clear you lack the ability to distinguish between subjective enjoyment and objective quality. Just because you don’t like something doesn’t make it inherently bad, but your inability to see value in shows others enjoy speaks volumes about your limited perspective.

As for "The Island of Giant Insects," your assertion that its point is to be gross and disgusting is another oversimplification. There’s a difference between recognizing a show’s intended shock value and dismissing it as worthless. Your focus on English dub lines rather than the actual narrative or artistic direction highlights your shallow engagement with the medium.

In short, your entire take is riddled with a lack of appreciation for the complexity and diversity of anime. Perhaps if you broadened your horizons beyond your nostalgic bubble, you’d find a richer and more fulfilling viewing experience.

@BimJomp

It's rich some new User lecturing me about this medium with only 39 completed titles and has only been alive since 1990 according to their profile. talk about misguided. Perhaps you should spend more time consuming Anime rather than trying to troll other Users preaching like your word is providence. At least spend more time to complete your profile a bit more if it's so incomplete where you're only filling your list with just a bunch of Battle Shounen boner material.

Also get some perspective, I wasn't even originally directing my initial comment towards you and I made it clear I was simply just stating my own opinions and nothing more.

If my opinions triggered you so badly, feel free to enlighten community on your take of "Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro". I am all ear to listen about the character dynamics and nuances of humor you are talking about (You literally gave no specifics). I would love to hear your intellectual take on "Dagashi Kashi" too (Again you go into no detail about this either). Would also be all ears to listen to your take on the difference between recognizing a show’s intended shock value and dismissing it as worthless too... etc...

You literally put so much effort into criticizing another Users opinion without actually getting into any specific details about the stuff you go on babbling about yourself. lol What you have done amounts to no more than shitposting.

@BimJomp

I have no issues with your opinions about Anime. I could care less if you think something is a masterpiece or complete garbage. The fact you have a complete disregard in respecting others opinions shows you really don't get anything.

Your lack of self awareness is at issue where your original critique was less about Anime and more about attacking the character of another User. One could even call it "legendary" lol. Hence the defensive platitudes.

As for being a New User, Welcome to the community and go piss off. No one cares about your critique about other Users on this platform no more than if I was to start to attack your character which doesn't amount to much. Simply reading over your profile I could have a trove of things I could say about a person like you. lol

As an example I remember yesterday and I noticed you only had two friends added (makes sense since you are a new User). Though, as of today seems those friends you added suddenly disappeared on you.

Also good luck with your "Eternal Quest" faux manga you talk about on your profile. Didn't realize you were getting it serialized into an actual Japan Manga so looking forward to one day reading it myself (if it happens at all) lol, specifically since you claim Critics are already buzzing about it even when it hasn't even been released yet. lol

@ColourWheel Firstly, my critique wasn’t about disrespecting opinions but highlighting the superficiality of certain arguments. Respect is earned through thoughtful discourse, not by pandering to weak perspectives. Your inability to distinguish between a critique of ideas and a personal attack shows a lack of critical thinking.

As for being a new user, your attempt to welcome and dismiss me in the same breath is laughably transparent. I’m here to engage in meaningful discussions, not to win a popularity contest. If my presence unsettles you, perhaps it’s because I challenge the status quo you’re so comfortable in.

Regarding my profile and “Eternal Quest,” your petty observations about my friends list and my project’s future are amusingly desperate. Yes, I’ve sent some of the manga I have completed to critics to read, and yes, critics are buzzing. It’s getting serialized—your skepticism only underscores your inability to recognize potential.

So, while you amuse yourself with trivial observations, I’ll continue to engage in substantive discussions and pursue my creative endeavors. Feel free to attack my character; it only reflects the shallowness of your arguments and the insecurity of your position

@BimJomp



You could have fooled me since almost every sentence your "critique" was specifically targeting my character.







With almost every sentenced you use the word "you" or "your" in reference to my own opinions on something and never some general statement which is directing your criticism towards me not making some general statement. If I was to do the exact same thing to you I am sure you would get defensive about it too.

Also, it's a bit ironic someone claiming to not care about popularity while boasting on their profile about their karma count on Reddit. lol

You sure are a piece of work, I will give you that. lol

@BimJomp

You are nothing but a troll on here and not a good way to start off in this community, especially if you are a new User. Like just a moment ago you tried to add me as a friend while concurrently attacking and insulting the way I personally rate Anime in my comment section?

If you really don't care about popularity than why the hell even waste your time trying to add me of all people? lol

Yes that I can agree on you are a real piece of work. One only needs to read your profile to see that clearly. lol

@BimJomp

Claiming victim is not going to work here this was your initial post which was more about attack my character than making any kind of general statement.



Sure I insulted you, I am not contesting that. Only started throwing insults only after you started attacking my character. Which it was completely unnecessary for you to do if your goal was simply to make general opinions about Anime. You went beyond just critiquing Anime, you literally attacked another Users character. If you don't understand this, then you are beyond help. Good luck trying to make friends on a platform where there is literally no way anyone is going to share the exact same views as you if you simply just insult anyone who you disagree with. I would just like to see how well it works out for you if you try to add someone as a friend in the future while concurrently attacking and insulting them on their own profile page about how they rate Anime. lol

@ColourWheel You claim to have started throwing insults only after I "attacked" your character, yet it seems you conveniently ignore your initial condescending tone. My critique was focused on the substance of the anime and the quality of the discussion, not a personal attack.

If you felt personally attacked, that’s unfortunate, but it was never my intention. Engaging in meaningful discourse often involves challenging each other's views. If you can't handle that without resorting to insults, perhaps this platform isn't the best place for you.

As for making friends, I'm not here to win a popularity contest. I'm here for intellectual discussions and to share differing perspectives. If that ruffles a few feathers, so be it.

And for the record, extending a friend request was a gesture towards engaging in more thoughtful debate, not a desire for validation. If you can't see the value in that, then maybe it's best we keep our interactions to a minimum. Good luck to you too.

Yet earlier you were insinuating on my profile page that I am some kind of snowflake. Take some of your own advice and grow thicker skin. lol

Also, if you don't like the use of condescending tones in Anime discussions your reaction shouldn't be resorting to condescending tones to attack another Users characters. lol



Hollow gesture at best if you leave comments like this on my profile....



Goodluck trying to make new friends on here if this is how your going to interact with them while trying to get them to accept a friends request. lol