It’s always a challenge for anime series with multiple seasons to end strongly, and sometimes the final season doesn’t quite satisfy fans. Wrapping up a long story well is tough, but important, because viewers become very invested over many seasons.
A good anime finale should tie up loose ends, create a satisfying mood, and stay faithful to the original story. Sadly, many anime have endings that fans disagree with, even after having several seasons to build up to them. While it’s easier to excuse a short series for a weak ending, it’s much more disappointing when a longer, more involved story doesn’t deliver a rewarding conclusion.
3) Tokyo Ghoul
The first season of Tokyo Ghoul successfully captured the spirit of the original manga, despite some changes. Unfortunately, the anime lost its way after that and never recovered. The series became increasingly controversial, especially after Season 2 completely strayed from the source material with a weak storyline. While Season 3 attempted to realign with the manga, it ended up feeling convoluted and confusing. As a result, the final episodes lacked a satisfying build-up, and the anime’s ending didn’t live up to the manga’s. It was disappointing, especially considering expectations were already low after Season 2. Many hoped Tokyo Ghoul:re would be a fresh start, but it didn’t happen.
2) The Promised Neverland
The anime The Promised Neverland started strong, but its second season disappointed many viewers. Instead of adapting popular story arcs from the original manga, like the Goldy Pond arc, the show opted for original content. This decision upset fans. The second season also drastically shortened the story, squeezing over 100 manga chapters into just 11 episodes. After a great first season, this rushed and altered ending was a letdown and ultimately prevented the series from continuing.
1) Attack on Titan
The final season of Attack on Titan received a lot of criticism, and not just for being split into multiple parts. Most of the complaints centered around how the story ended. Interestingly, the anime followed the same controversial path as the original manga by Hajime Isayama. The ending dramatically shifted the story, portraying Eren Jaeger as the villain, and while tragic, it was a bit confusing in its overall message.
A lot of viewers felt the ending of Attack on Titan didn’t do Eren’s story justice. But even though there’s been a lot of debate online, I believe it was the only fitting conclusion. It’s unusual for a final season to be so divisive yet still feel so right. After a build-up of intense events, the show landed on exactly the right note.
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