10 Worst Anime Filler Arcs, According To Reddit
Anime don't have as much filler as they used to. Now, animation studios prefer to stick to the manga and spend more time on the show's quality. Nonetheless, they still occasionally have filler episodes, while older shows have whole arcs for filler.
Related: 15 Great Anime With Too Many Filler Episodes
Fans love some of these arcs, but some are hated. The arcs drag out too long, don't make any sense, or are just ridiculous for no reason. Fans love sharing their least favorite arcs on media forums, including Reddit, and most arcs are equally enjoyed or hated by the same number of people. However, fandom universally hates some arcs and trash them regularly on online forums like Reddit.
Pokémon: Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered
Pokémon's Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered Arc is a mixed bag. On the one hand, it has a sweet ending, and the animators did a great job building camaraderie between two non-speaking characters.
Related: 15 Great Anime With Too Many Filler Episodes
Fans love some of these arcs, but some are hated. The arcs drag out too long, don't make any sense, or are just ridiculous for no reason. Fans love sharing their least favorite arcs on media forums, including Reddit, and most arcs are equally enjoyed or hated by the same number of people. However, fandom universally hates some arcs and trash them regularly on online forums like Reddit.
Pokémon: Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered
Pokémon's Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered Arc is a mixed bag. On the one hand, it has a sweet ending, and the animators did a great job building camaraderie between two non-speaking characters.
- 6/19/2023
- by Annalyssa Fincher
- CBR
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