Are you tired of getting invested in an anime only to have it end abruptly? Many anime viewers can relate to feelings of dissatisfaction when their favorite shows end without resolution. With many anime series being adapted from manga, sources of media inconsistencies, cancellations, or lack of funding can lead to unresolved endings. Here are six popular anime that ended on a disappointing note:
1. Gangsta
Gangsta has a compelling story arc about two successful hitmen that take on jobs that others are not brave enough to accomplish. A promising anime with so much potential, Gangsta didn’t live up to the hype. The anime aired for only one season, ending on a cliffhanger that left the viewers wanting more. Sadly, the studio behind Gangsta, Mangalobe Inc., filed for bankruptcy, resulting in the cancellation of the anime, leaving no resolution to the story.
2. High School of the Dead
High School of the Dead is a gripping horror anime about a group of high school students and their nurse trying to survive a zombie apocalypse. The anime showcased thrilling plots and well-animated fight scenes, but the manga’s author, Daisuke Sato, passed away before concluding the story. Unfortunately, this anime will never get a proper ending despite its immense popularity.
3. Prison School
Prison School is a comedy anime about five male students who are accepted into a prestigious all-girls school. However, their lives take a turn for the worse when they are caught spying on women during bath time. The anime has only one season, leaving behind an incomplete story without resolution. There is no official statement about the second season, which left the anime on an uncertain note.
4. Zatch Bell!
Zatch Bell! is an anime about a teenage boy named Kiyomaru and his friend Zatch Bell, a Mamodo from another world trying to become the king of Mamodos. This anime was a hit in Japan, but the story had little luck with getting a satisfying conclusion. After 150 episodes, nothing was resolved, and the anime was abruptly cancelled.
5. Deadman Wonderland
Deadman Wonderland is a thriller anime about Ganta Igarashi, a boy who is wrongfully accused of murder and sent to a prison called “Deadman Wonderland.” Despite its impressive animation, the anime deviated so much from the manga that even those who hadn’t read the source material didn’t enjoy it. Plus, the cancellation after one season with no sequel in the works left a lot of unanswered questions.
6. Code:Breaker
Code:Breaker is a supernatural anime about a high school student named Sakura who discovers the truth behind the new transfer student Oogami Rei, who is a “Code:Breaker,” a specialized assassin hired by the government. Though Code:Breaker had a reasonably well-performing first season, it left much of the storyline unresolved, resulting in nothing but disappointment for fans who were hoping to get a sequel.
In conclusion, anime often leaves its audience at risk of unsatisfying and unresolved endings due to various factors like monetary issues, lack of popularity, or cancellations. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of the anime industry, some popular shows don’t get the chance to meet their full potential.
