10 Garbage Anime With Literally Zero Good Episodes

Everyone who watches TV eventually finds a show that feels troubled from the start. It might have a confusing plot, and the first episode often hints at bigger problems to come. Sometimes, a great action scene or a touching moment with a character can make it worth sticking with. But occasionally, a show never finds its footing, consistently struggling with poor writing, clumsy filmmaking, or production issues that never get resolved.

It’s harsh, but shows like Ex-Arm and Big Order are often considered truly terrible anime. They frequently top lists of the worst anime ever created. While some viewers might enjoy them as a sort of ‘so bad it’s good’ experience, or find amusement in their strange choices, objectively speaking, these shows consistently fail to deliver even a single quality episode.

Ex-Arm Is a Legendary CGI Disaster From Start to Finish

I’ve been watching Ex-Arm, and honestly, it’s become a bit of a cautionary tale. The premise – a young man transformed into an AI weapon – had real potential for a gripping sci-fi story. But the anime unfortunately squanders it with some truly rough CGI. The characters look incredibly stiff and artificial, and they just don’t blend well with the flat, 2D backgrounds. It’s a shame, because the story itself could have been something special.

The direction of this anime actually makes things feel more chaotic. The camera work is overly flashy and distracting, constantly spinning around characters who don’t show much expression. The writing is also inconsistent – it jumps between serious moments and clumsy attempts at humor, and important story developments feel rushed and underdeveloped. Throughout the entire series, no episode ever feels truly complete or satisfying.

Pupa Completely Wastes Its Horror Premise

The anime Pupa started with a promisingly creepy idea – a horror story about a brother and sister infected by a virus. The sister transforms into a creature that eats human flesh, while the brother can quickly heal, creating a horrifying and sad cycle for them both. This setup had the potential for suspense, disturbing visuals, and a dark exploration of family relationships. Unfortunately, the anime adaptation quickly squandered that potential, starting with its very first episode.

Each Pupa episode is very short, leaving little room to develop characters or create suspense. While the show features a lot of graphic content, many of the most disturbing images are censored. Ultimately, Pupa lacks a compelling storyline or emotional depth, and none of the episodes are particularly memorable as standalone horror experiences.

Gibiate’s Pandemic Premise Is a Complete Mess

After a disease turns people into monstrous creatures, two warriors—one a samurai, the other a ninja—time travel to help the survivors. The premise held promise for a cool blend of historical action and post-apocalyptic thrills. However, the series quickly loses its way and fails to deliver on its potential.

Honestly, what really bothered me was the animation. The monster designs felt really rough, like they hadn’t quite finished them, and even the character art seemed to change between scenes. The story didn’t help much either – characters would do things that didn’t make sense, and big plot points just happened because of random luck instead of feeling naturally earned. It all meant the anime never really found its footing, and every episode just felt like a missed opportunity. It’s a shame, because there was so much potential there!

Hand Shakers Is a Headache in Anime Form

The anime Hand Shakers features fighters who join hands to unlock unique abilities and fight in a secret world. While the premise promised exciting visuals, the show became notorious for being visually overwhelming. Many episodes are packed with jarring camera work, excessive effects, and strange choices that distract from even basic dialogue.

The show’s visual style is overwhelming, with jarring patterns, distracting backgrounds, and constant movement. Characters don’t feel like they belong in the scenes, which pulls you out of the story. Important relationships and reasons behind actions are explained through unnatural, lengthy conversations, and emotional moments don’t feel genuine. Throughout the series, it struggles to find a good mix of appealing visuals and a meaningful story.

My Sister, My Writer Falls Apart on Every Level

The anime My Sister, My Writer follows a high school boy who discovers his younger sister has secretly written a popular romantic novel about a brother and sister. She then asks him to pose as the author. While the premise is typical of lighthearted anime comedies, the show doesn’t quite deliver on its potential for clever industry commentary or realistic sibling interactions.

One of the first things people notice is the poor animation quality. Characters frequently look inconsistent, with their faces and bodies changing size and shape from moment to moment. Unfortunately, the humor isn’t much better, relying on overused jokes, obvious attempts to please fans, and a tiresome running gag about sibling rivalry. The story doesn’t offer much character development or anything new to keep viewers engaged.

Conception Is a Wildly Boring Anime

The premise of Conception – where the main character has to team up with twelve magical girls to have children who can save the world – sounds bizarre and potentially fun. However, the anime surprisingly ends up being both awkward and boring, a strange mix that continues throughout the entire season.

The main problem with this anime is its slow pace. Episodes often repeat the same conversations between the protagonist and each love interest, but these interactions rarely add anything new to their characters or the story. It also has trouble deciding what kind of show it wants to be – sometimes it tries to be a funny parody, and other times a serious fantasy – but doesn’t fully commit to either. As a result, each episode feels like a variation of the same uninspired idea, and the entire season lacks a truly strong installment.

Magical Warfare Is a Masterclass In Wasted Potential

Magical Warfare starts with an intriguing premise: a seemingly ordinary high school secretly trains young mages. The story begins when the main character unexpectedly gets involved in their hidden battles and gains magical abilities after a strange encounter with a girl. While the setup promises an exciting fantasy adventure, the anime unfortunately became notorious for its complicated storyline, underdeveloped characters, and a sudden, unfinished ending.

The show quickly introduces a lot of backstory and complex details without explaining how they all connect. Important information is often mentioned only briefly and then forgotten, leaving major plot points and emotional moments feeling unearned. Character development and relationships also feel rushed, lacking the gradual development they deserve. By the end, the series has too many loose ends and struggles to provide satisfying conclusions.

Tesla Note Is a Disappointing CGI Mess

Tesla Note follows agents on a quest to gather ‘Tesla Shards’ – strange crystals created by the renowned inventor with the power to revolutionize the world. Though the show has the potential to be a lively action-comedy with a touch of science fiction, its biggest weakness is the unnatural and rigid 3D animation. This visual style hinders the experience from the very beginning, becoming a drawback rather than an attraction.

Honestly, as much as I wanted to love Tesla Note, it was tough. The character animation is just…off. Everything feels so stiff and unnatural, it constantly pulls you out of the story. And unfortunately, the writing and jokes weren’t strong enough to make up for it. Each episode felt predictable, sticking to a formula without any real surprises or moments that made me connect with the characters. Sadly, it just doesn’t get any better as it goes on – visually or story-wise. It’s a real shame, because the premise had potential!

Vampire Holmes Barely Qualifies as a Finished Show

The anime Vampire Holmes is inspired by a mobile game featuring a detective, but the adaptation feels slow and uneventful. Each episode is very short, and doesn’t offer much in terms of plot or character growth. A lot of the series consists of the main character and his partner simply standing around and chatting without a clear purpose.

This show feels unfinished, like a first draft rather than a polished product. It never really finds its footing, and unfortunately, weak writing, uninspired voice acting, and poor animation all contribute to a lackluster experience. While many short comedy anime deliver clever and funny stories in just a few minutes, Vampire Holmes doesn’t quite succeed in doing so.

Big Order Never Lives up to Its Chaotic Premise

The anime series Big Order is created by the same person who made Future Diary, so it had a lot of anticipation. The story centers on a boy whose wish almost ended the world, and who now has the ability to control both people and things. With the right execution, this could have been a gripping thriller exploring themes of obsession and destiny, but unfortunately, the anime doesn’t quite live up to its potential.

The story attempts to fit too much into a limited time, resulting in a rushed and awkward adaptation. Important plotlines and character development from the original manga are either cut short or presented out of order, making characters’ actions feel unconvincing. Dramatic scenes happen so fast they don’t have the intended effect, and the anime as a whole feels disorganized and unsure of its direction.

2025-12-02 07:13