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The world of anime is vast and varied. Many series are able to forge on for years, like Naruto, while others are able to tell its story in a succinct number of episodes, like Cowboy Bebop. However, not every anime series is lucky enough to enjoy a complete run.

From budget constraints and production issues to declining viewership and source material shortages, many things contribute to the premature endings of these beloved shows. Some have been able to see a revival in recent years while others may never get a second chance.

Attempts To Revive Btooom! Failed Close

Related 10 Canceled Anime With The Best Beginnings Anime like Btooom!, No Game No Life, and Pandora Hearts started very strong, only to get canceled before they could reach their stride.

The survival horror anime, Btooom! made waves in 2012 but never achieved its full potential. The series follows Ryota Sakamoto, a top player of the online game "Btooom!,...

While death game anime may not be as significant of a trend in recent years, the fact remains that these shows remain some of the medium's most iconic ones. Moreover, even with the fading popularity of the theme, there are recent titles that fall under this category that garnered a lot of attention, as well as others that seek to reinvent the death game theme through innovative rules and ideas.

As the name implies, the one commonality of these shows is how they all revolve around dangerous, high-stakes games of survival. Most participants are also brought into these environments unwillingly, sometimes even serving as entertainment for others. Regardless of their circumstances, motivations, or views on violence though, no one can stand idle when their safety and survival are put on the line.

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Btooom!

Btooom! is the namesake of a fictional video game recreated in the real world,...

In most cases, popular anime series have pre-existing source materials they're adapting, and the vast majority of shows derive from manga. Unfortunately, no matter how good of a job the anime studios do of capturing the magic of the original or even improving upon it with action and sound design, no adaptation can fully encapsulate the vision of its source material.

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That's why exploring the anime's roots might be beneficial for fans to uncover new meanings and better understand their favorite shows. Anime series like Pandora Hearts feel most gratifying after reading the manga they were based on.

Updated on May 13th, 2023, by Maria Remizova: More often than not, anime adaptations don’t have a chance to bring the entirety of their source materials to the screen. In some cases, anime even drastically changes the contents of the manga, urging the audience...