It’s impossible to deny that taste in art is personal, and anime is always going to be judged by viewers. However, some shows are particularly divisive, sparking strong reactions – both positive and negative – within the anime community. This list highlights ten anime series that have, at one time or another, been controversial because of their themes, characters, or artistic approach.
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Tokyo’s Nakano Ward is getting a vibrant makeover with the new “Nakano Mural Anime Road.” While it won’t be officially named after any specific anime, the street will be decorated with murals celebrating classic anime series. The project will kick off with artwork from Dragon Ball, and will also feature characters from popular shows like Puss in Boots, Mazinger Z, and Galaxy Express 999, among others. An official launch date hasn’t been announced yet, but we’ll share updates as soon as they become available.
Tom Hiddleston, known for playing Loki, will reprise his role as Jonathan Pine. He’s living under the alias Alex Goodwin, working as a discreet surveillance officer for MI6 in London, and we’ll see him reconnect with his past.
Viewers scheduled to attend a taping of the show were informed the episode was cancelled and rescheduled due to a “personal issue” involving Jimmy Kimmel. The news first surfaced when an audience member shared an apology email on Reddit, and was later confirmed by musical guest Madison Beer.
With the upcoming second season heading to New Vegas, viewers are revisiting the first season of Fallout, which takes place in the California Wasteland. Currently, Fallout Season 1 is the tenth most-watched series on Prime Video this week. It’s behind the new season of Hazbin Hotel at number one, and Harlan Coben’s Lazarus in second place.
Both seasons of the sci-fi series V are now available on Tubi, starting November 3rd. This V is a reimagining of the classic 1980s miniseries created by Kenneth Johnson. The show follows the arrival of the Visitors, a technologically advanced alien race who initially appear to come in peace. But it doesn’t take long to realize they might have hidden, dangerous motives.
Disney Channel Original Movies in the late 1990s and early 2000s covered a lot of ground, appealing to kids with different interests. One standout was the sci-fi hit, Smart House. Released in 1999, the movie was surprisingly forward-thinking for its time, exploring the idea of a house run by artificial intelligence that eventually malfunctions. It remains a beloved film for many, and it’s often surprising to learn that Star Trek and Reading Rainbow’s LeVar Burton directed it.
One Million Moms, a division of the American Family Association, has repeatedly voiced concerns about content in television and movies. Recently, they’ve objected to a new category on Wheel of Fortune. They believe the category’s name, “What the Fun?”, subtly implies a curse word by using “Fun” as a stand-in for a profanity, and consider this an unsuitable choice.
Actress Alex Kingston was upset by criticism she received this week after finding a particularly difficult dance routine – the Paso Doble set to Jamie Texidor’s ‘Amparito Roca’ – challenging.