The Worst Anime Sequels & Revivals To-Date
When it comes to sequels and revivals, anime tends to do one of two things; the industry will [...]
Berserk (2016)
When Berserk originally came out, the anime reveled in its gore and violence. The show followed a group of Medieval mercenaries who would probably bathe in blood if they had the choice. When news broke the classic series was being revive with groundbreaking CGI animation, fans were concerned - and all their worries proved to be spot on. The 2016 revival of Berserk added nothing to the original series, and its animation was almost unbearable. Many fans cut snippets of the anime to meme because of its stilted quality, and Berserk fans want nothing more than for the revival to crawl back into its grave.

Psycho-Pass 2
Original anime is difficult to promote since it has to contend against manga-based series, but Pyscho-Pass was up for the challenge. The original anime stands as one of the industry's best OG titles of the decade, but Production I.G. wasn't ready to let the property go. Psycho-Pass 2 was ordered, and the sequel saw Ubutaka Tow become head writer in place of Urobuchi Gen. The sequel was quickly panned by fans for its gratuitous animation porn and over-the-top visuals; Audiences were quick to say they would have rather the sequel focus on actual characterization than sexy action stunts. So, in the end, anime fans chose to overlook the sequel to avoid facing all its wasted potential.

Eureka Seven: AO
When it comes to mecha anime, Eureka Seven consistently ranks as one of the genre's best series. Sadly, Studio Bones couldn't let the franchise die when it was time to lay it to rest. In April 2012, Eureka Seven: AO premiered to great interest. The anime's first two episodes went over well, but the sequel's following pieces left fans bored. Filled with forgettable leads and oddly placed fan-service, Eureka Seven: AO pushed back against the original anime's happier ending to the point where fans became resentful.

Dragon Ball GT
When it comes to unspeakably bad anime sequels, Dragon Ball GT must be mentioned. That is, so long as there are no anime fans around. If a Dragon Ball lover hears you talking about the show, they may ask Shenron to make you forget about it. After Dragon Ball Z wrapped its extensive run, Toei Animation was understandably eager to cash in on the franchise's popularity. Creator Akira Toriyama gave his blessing but chose to step away from Dragon Ball GT. Without any canonical guidance, Dragon Ball GT went on to strip its characters' personalities and even contradict Toriyama's canon to suit its half-baked story arcs. Given the popuarity of Dragon Ball, this sequels flub was felt harder than many others, and it is one that Toei Animation is still paying for even today.
