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It's impossible to avoid controversy in this day and age. Fans will deem elements of any media problematic, even in anime. However, the difference between most anime and a select few is that these problematic elements can often be overlooked. A few minor flaws don't automatically make a series bad or not worth watching.

However, for a certain few anime, the controversy they face is justified. Some series are flawed from conception, unable to escape the problematic elements that define them. From romanticizing toxic relationships and explicit fan-service, to problematic age gaps and racism, some anime just don't know when to draw the line. For anime like these, it's probably best to just know what they are so that they can be avoided altogether.

Wolf Girl and Black Prince Romanticizes an Abusive Relationship Not Currently Streaming

Wolf Girl and Black Prince explores the relationship between the unpopular Erika Shinohara and the princely Kyoya Sata.

Manga comes in all varieties. Some are deeply beloved and inspire friendship among fellow manga-lovers. Others are far more controversial with the topics they cover or how much fanservice they have. They may have questionable relationships or lean a little too heavily into violence.

No matter how good these manga may be, fans can't escape the potential judgment they may face if they read these series in public. Sometimes it's best just to read in the comfort of one's own home. It's better than facing conflict because of reading a simple manga.

After the Rain Features a Romance with a Questionably Large Age Gap A Slice-of-Life Romance Manga by Jun Mayuzuki

After the Rain examines the relationship between a middle-aged man and the high school girl who works for him. However, this in itself raises some red flags. Some say Masami Kondo is using his influence to manipulate Akira, while...

This article contains spoilers for Yakuza Fianc: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii.

Yakuza Fianc is the shojo drama of animes Fall 2024 series, following the wayward romance of Yoshino Somei after she meets Kirishima Miyama, the boy she was arranged to marry in order to build a bridge between two families steeped in the criminal underworld. Last weeks episode, "The Triangle From Hell," introduced Shouma Toriashi, an old friend of Yoshinos who appears to be the third point in the series love triangle. What many fans may find odd, however, is the fact that Shouma happens to be Yoshinos adoptive relativein fact, Shouma is close enough to Yoshino to be referred to as a brotherly figure.

Something like this isnt exactly new in anime; many series tend to portray siblings with strangely romantic connotations,with some shows even directly pointing towards a protagonists sibling becoming a love interest or harboring some...

The Japanese manga industry is beloved across the world for its dashing storylines and sometimes, even the titles that grace their covers. While titles in the United States and overseas tend to get straight to the point without spoiling the story, there are many manga and light novels in Japan that have long titles.

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These long manga titles are almost like a meme, amusing some readers with wordy, self-explanatory titles that summarize the entire premise in one go. Often, these are isekai or fantasy titles that describe the main character's goal and abilities, or these titles might describe an awkward relationship. Long titles might look like a hassle, but they do open up more possibilities for titles and allow the author to flex their creativity.

Update on May 13th, 2023 by Louis Kemner: by now, Japanese manga fans are used to some...