When it comes to anime, there are so many different genres, tropes, themes, and content that there is something for everyone. However, just because one person likes a particular anime, it doesn’t mean that someone else will. Whether it’s the content, characters, themes, or even the storyline, many anime series are often both loved and hated.
Josei is a genre of anime and manga that is targeted towards older teenage girls and women. It’s known for its more realistic portrayals of romance and life, but this isn’t always the case. There are quite a few josei anime that viewers either love or hate for several reasons.
10 A Bachelor Becomes A Guardian For A Young Girl Not Wanted By Her Family (Bunny Drop)
Bunny Drop is a dramatic, slice-of-life anime about a middle-aged man named Daikichi Kawachi. When his grandfather dies and leaves behind a six-year-old child named Rin, Daikichi’s family is disgusted. They want nothing to do with the young girl.
Daikichi hates how his family treats the young girl and decides to take her in. But, as he’s a bachelor, he doesn’t know a thing about taking care of children. This anime follows their journey of becoming a family. To some, this is an incredibly heartwarming series, but for others, it’s slow and there’s not enough excitement. Others also take issue with its rather controversial ending.
9 Nai Searches For His Friend, But The Only Clue Is A Mysterious Bracelet Linked To The Circus (Karneval)
Karneval follows the story of Nai as he searches for his missing friend, Karoku. The only clue that Nai has is a mysterious bracelet that he’s able to link to a mysterious group with the help of a young thief named Gareki.
This elite group known as Circus is well-known for tracking down and capturing dangerous criminals, but they have no idea who Karoku is. This leads Nai on a quest where he gains more questions than answers. Some viewers love this anime for the animation and unique storyline, while others find it underdeveloped and lacking in many ways.
8 A Former Slave Is On The Run From A Powerful Empire And The Man Who Killed His Father (07-Ghost)
07-Ghost is a supernatural drama and action anime that revolves around Teito Klein, a former slave who attends the military academy of the Barsburg Empire. He also has no memory of his past or his rare ability known as Zaiphon, so he is often ridiculed and overlooked by everyone.
Unfortunately, he tries to kill the man that killed his father, but he fails. Now on the run, he must unlock his memories while trying to stay ahead of all those who want him dead. Many viewers love the story while others find it to be dull and filled with unnecessary fanservice.
7 Takemoto And His Friends Delve Into The World Of Art, Romance, And Following Their Dreams (Honey And Clover)
Honey and Clover is a coming-of-age story set in college, specifically art college. Takemoto is a college student who is struggling with decisions about his future. His roommates, on the other hand, seem to know exactly what they want and are going for it without fear. Then he meets Hagu-chan, a beautiful prodigy who everyone loves and adores.
With her arrival, love triangles form, thus beginning a story filled with love, heartache, and the other joys and pains of falling in love. Many viewers love the trials and growing pains that these characters must go through, while others find it to be cliché, boring, and poorly developed.
6 A Normal High School Student Is Chosen To Marry A Strange And Mysterious Creature (Jingai’s Wife)
Jingai’s Wife is a romantic comedy about an interspecies relationship. Hinowa Tomari was an ordinary high school student when he was summoned by his homeroom teacher for an interesting reason. He was chosen to become the wife of a strange creature known as Kanenogi.
The two are from completely different species, but they still register their marriage and begin their happy lives together. This is a hit or a miss with viewers as it’s an unusual story with characters that can be hard to like.
5 Nontan And Akkun Are Dating Even Though It Seems Like Akkun Wants Nothing To Do With Her (My Sweet Tyrant)
My Sweet Tyrant is a romantic comedy anime about Akkun and Nontan. They are not only boyfriend and girlfriend, but they’ve also been friends since childhood. Akkun has always been very cold towards her and her friends, but to Nontan, she believes that’s how he expresses his love.
This anime follows their relationship and how Nontan doesn’t care at all about how Akkun acts towards her. Those who don’t like tsundere characters will not like this anime.
4 A Once-Rich Nobleman Summons A Grand Duke Of Hell And Must Now Choose The Next Ruler Of Hell (Devils And Realist)
Devils and Realist is a supernatural comedy and fantasy anime and manga about a rich nobleman named William Twining. As he’s from a wealthy house, he thinks that his knowledge and intelligence will do wonders for him at school. But when he returns home to find his family had become broke and left him with nothing, his life changes.
He tries to find something left of value but accidentally summons a Grand Duke of Hell and is tasked with appointing the next ruler of Hell. The demons will do anything to influence him and his decision, and it’s up to him to use his intelligence to make the right choice... hopefully. This is an interesting and unique anime, but the storyline and some of the characters can be hard to like or enjoy.
3 The Matsuno House Is Filled With The Bizarre Adventure Of Six Naughty Children (Mr. Osomatsu)
Mr. Osomatsu is a slice-of-life comedy anime that focuses on family life. The Matsuno household is full of mischief as it has six naughty boys who also happen to be sextuplets. The eldest, Osomatsu, is the ringleader of the group who the others look up to.
Intended as a sequel to the original series, Osomatsu-kun, the six grade-schoolers are now teenagers, and the anime focuses on their day-to-day lives. This anime is lighthearted and fun, but for some, the humor is cringe-inducing and hard to stomach.
2 A Group Of Friends Shun The Outside World Until They Meet A Beautiful Woman With A Secret (Princess Jellyfish)
Princess Jellyfish is a comedy anime series set in the world of fashion. Tsukimi is a jellyfish-loving otaku who copes with the world by wanting nothing to do with it. Living in a house with her friends, they’ve rejected men, stylish people, and spend their days talking about all things otaku-related.
Their world changes when they meet Kuranosuke. She is a beautiful young woman who is secretly a man. Kuranosuke is everything that Tsukimi dreams of being and wants to be like her. This anime is loved by many viewers, but it is also hated for its content and its portrayal of some characters.
1 Chihaya Ayase And Her Friends Vowed To Become Great At Their Favorite Game, But She’s The Only One Still Following That Dream (Chihayafuru)
Chihayafuru is a romantic drama anime about a beautiful girl named Chihaya Ayase. Chihaya may be famous at her school for being beautiful, but three years ago in elementary school, she and her two friends loved the game Karuta. When they graduated and went their separate ways, they vowed they would face each other in the national competition.
But when she reconnects with one of her friends, she comes to realize she’s the only one wanting to achieve their dreams. This is an anime that’s either loved or hated by viewers due to the characters and the lackluster romance side of the storyline.