Many long-time anime fans can easily refer to some of their favorite classic anime films, such as the beloved Studio Ghibli films My neighbor Totoro or Princess Mononokeor pokemon classics like Pokemon: The First Movieand much more. Among these legendary pieces, however, there are quite a few anime films that should remain a thing of the past.
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Some of these movies are either outdated in their subject matter, have a bad story, or contain unpleasant situations that today's audiences would not approve of. Already at the time of their release, these anime films attracted widespread attention for their strange plots or unusual animation. These anime movies are better left in the past and are no longer worth watching today.
Angel cop
Cyberpunk police thriller
Although Angel cop is technically considered a miniseries with 6 episodesit basically works like a movie and has not stood the test of time. However, there are some elements Angel cop that might interest some die-hard fans, such as its classic 80s-style animation, which is sure to give some viewers a nostalgia trip. Otherwise, the movie is quite decent violent and it's kind of hard to watch these days.
In addition to extreme violence, Angel cop also displays offensive stereotypes in the main 'villains' of the story. Especially in today's political situation, Angel cop It would probably be hard for anyone to watch and not worth the time. The animation may be memorable, but the story is too difficult to follow with strange tonal shifts and disturbing images.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Movie: Pyramid of Light
Mostly Fan Service
When Yu-Gi-Oh! Movie: Pyramid of Light was released back in 2004, those completely new to the franchise were probably completely confused. There is a temporary villain in the film, Anubis, who never appears in the film Yu-Gi-Oh! again the franchise and the plot of most of the film is completely disconnected from the anime series and manga.
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Except that the plot is basically irrelevant to the whole Yu-Gi-Oh! story, the film was also difficult to watch for those not already quite familiar with the franchise. Most of the film was pro fan serviceand is considered one of the weakest items among Yu-Gi-Oh! movies. For big fans Yu-Gi-Oh!the film might be worth watching for nostalgic reasons, but otherwise it should be skipped.
InuYasha The Movie 2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass
Lower than the anime series
InuYasha is one of the most famous and popular classic anime, but the movie, InuYasha The Movie 2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glassit has not stood the test of time in the same way. Similar to Yu-Gi-Oh! Movie: Pyramid of Light, villain, Kaguyahe only appears in this movie and never again and doesn't have much background. Along with this, many have said that the pace of the film is too fast and the story does not make enough use of the main characters.
Although some fans praised Kaguya's character design, as well as overall animation style and the quality of the film, not much can be said in its favor. While not the worst thing to watch, InuYasha The Movie 2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass it just doesn't come close to its anime counterpart and feels much more like a long, full episode than an actual cinematic experience.
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Bad city
Cyberpunk shock value
Bad city depicts a futuristic Tokyo where people live alongside demons from the black world. To keep the peace Black Guarda group of agents, patrolled the city and a peace treaty was made to maintain order. Although the movie sounds interesting due to its story line, it has too many graphic and gory scenes depicting demon transformations and other types of body horror.
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Although there are many fans Bad city it's still a difficult watch for many due to its unique story. The disturbing and shocking scenes they were supposed to portray the violence of the black world he quickly overshadowed the story and angered the audience. Bad citynot worth the attention for many.
Violence Jack: Evil Town
Violent and disastrous Japan
Violence Jack: Evil Town is the second film in the Violence Jack series and depicts Japan in the aftermath of a massive disaster that has turned the country into a lawless wasteland. The Slum King Organization it creates an “Evil City” that often enslaves innocent people, torturing them in drastic ways and subjecting them to grueling labor.
Once the vagrant Violence Jack arrives, the film really adds to the graphic and violent scenes. The shock value, as with many other films on this list, is too intense for most viewers and in terms of character development, there isn't much. While Violence Jack: Evil Town still has its place in anime history, most will find it incredibly difficult to finish.
