Ranking 7th most unwatchable 90s boy anime

The 90s were the golden age of animation. For many years, especially in the early and mid-decades, there were series that aired that have proven to be timeless classics. dragon ball, Ranma ½, captain tsubasaand even Dragon Quest: Dai's Adventure It was a shonen classic. For those who are just starting to watch animation, it has been a year they will never forget. And their popularity was so great that they reached television screens beyond Japan and across the West.

But in the shadow of this huge success, there were also shonen anime that came and went without much fanfare. Some of them became complete failures, while others were simply forgotten. They were not successful due to uninteresting stories, poor concepts, or the inability to translate their appeal to TV despite being entertaining in cartoon format. The anime shows we've chosen are some of the worst and most unwatchable shows of the shonen genre produced in the 1990s.

Ninku

• Year: 1995-1996

• Episodes: 55

One of the biggest disappointments of the 90s Ninku Proving that not every manga in Shonen Jump magazine can become an instant TV hit. Ninku ran for 55 episodes and was co-produced with Studio Pierrot and Fuji Television, two big names in the industry. But despite the talent of its creators, Ninku's problem was that it failed to make an impact as a shonen anime. The best shonen series have dominated the past decade. Ninku It wasn't enough.

Ninku It features a young hero with extraordinary abilities and the power of wind who travels with his friends to stop a dangerous organization. He, along with other highly capable companions, ensured a fierce battle. However, the character was underdeveloped, lacked charisma, and never reached the level of popularity it needed. His designs, which looked good on paper as a shonen cartoon, were not well-received on television. In its defense, it must be said that it had sequels and still has fans today. But if you watch it now, you'll see how dated it is compared to the great shonen anime of the last decade.

eat man

In 1997, the world of animation was changing. As the decade came to a close, television networks such as TV Tokyo were looking for more mature shonen anime. Studio DEEN was commissioned to adapt Akihito Yoshitomi's manga. eat manDengeki Comic Gao was a success! With magazines and animations. Although the idea seemed very promising, the animation ended up being one of the biggest flops of the past decade.

While the manga was completed for a total of 27 volumes, the anime, at least initially, only lasted until 12 episodes. The reason is because the fans' reaction was not good. The anime adaptation aimed to be so mature that it loses all elements of interest. The series was no longer as fantasy-heavy as the manga, and its main characters were bland and boring. Fans couldn't understand how such a disaster could happen.

in eat manThe main character is Boltcrank, an explorer who travels the world and performs all kinds of jobs. His power that makes him special is his ability to swallow anything and then regenerate it in his body. The concept was fascinating, but the animation was particularly boring.

Sakon the Ventriloquist

• Year: 1999-2000

• Episodes: 26

By the end of 1999, almost Sakon the Ventriloquist Premiere. Produced by TMS Entertainment, it aimed to take a new approach: a hero who uses his puppet to solve crimes. This manga, serialized in Shonen Jump magazine, also failed to capture the hearts of readers due to a lack of interest in the main character and the way the crime was solved.

The main character, Sakon Tachibana, is always accompanied by his puppet, Ukon, who was created 100 years ago. When Sakon uses a doll, it seems to come to life and have its own personality. Together they solve a crime that spans several chapters, making it difficult to become invested in the story. The method of solving the crime is also unimaginative and uninteresting, making it no match for series like this one. Detective Conan (Case closed). Considering that there are only 26 episodes in total and that there are only 4 volumes of the manga, this can be considered a victory.

Jungle King Tarchan

• Year: 1993-1994

• Episodes: 50

It first aired in 1993 and ran for a total of 50 episodes until 1994. Produced by Group TAC and directed by Hitoshi Namba, it is an adaptation of Masaya Tokuhiro's manga. It was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump and was published in 27 volumes. However, the humor did not have the same success on television.

Jungle King Tarchan It features a parody version of Tarzan with superhuman strength, better-than-human reflexes, and other special abilities. In their daily lives, they try to maintain peace in the savannah even when they fight. He shares his life with Jane and all kinds of animals because, like a real Tarzan, he was raised by them. Aside from fighting, Tarzan loves women, and his attitude toward them is controversial to say the least. It's very poor animation these days. unequal Bobobo BoboboThe rhythm is poor, the humor is disjointed, and the animation lacks charm. Not one of the best shonen comedy anime.

Wild Cards

• Year: 1997

• Episode: 2 (OVA)

Wild CardsIn Japan, it is known as: Jajauma Quartetwas one of the strangest projects of the 90s. Produced by BMG Victor, the anime was released as two OVAs and combined the typical characters of magical girl anime with a shonen plot and intense action style. Neither fans of the original cartoon nor viewers unfamiliar with the original cartoon found it interesting.

It was an animation that failed to communicate with its target audience with only two episodes. This is the story of the Crown Knights who must protect the card kingdom. It does this through action-packed combat where story and dialogue disappear. The writers seemed rushed as plot development was virtually non-existent. Nothing is created Wild Cards Unique animation; Rather, it feels too generic and lacking in personality. It went unnoticed in the 90s and has since been forgotten.

Super yoyo

• Year: 1998-1999

• Episodes: 22

Also known as Chosoku Spinner This Japanese animation takes place in the world of the yoyo, one of the oldest toys in history. The original idea came from Takashi Hashiguchi, who published his comics in CoroCoro Comic magazine between 1997 and 2000. The anime premiered in 1998 and only had 22 episodes, produced by Studio Xebec. It was not a success in some of the countries where it aired, such as Japan and Singapore.

This idea paved the way for other similar animations inspired by old toys. In 2001 beyblade It was a huge success. Super yoyo Never achieved it. This was partly because the story didn't generate enough interest, and even the main character lacked charisma. The protagonist, known as Shun'ichi Domoto, is a sports boy who participates in yo-yo games to help his friends. After experiencing an unexpected loss, he becomes interested in yo-yoing and enters a major competition to win. But his story had no impact and yo-yo sales did not skyrocket.

Apocalypse Zero

• Year: 1996

• Episode: 2 (OVA)

Apocalypse Zero Although it is considered a shonen anime, it raises doubts and is not recommended for children or teenagers either. This series chooses extreme violence and presents a grotesque visual style to attract viewers. Today this style falls somewhere between comical and obnoxious. It was released as a two-part OVA, but the results were so bad that the remaining eight episodes were cancelled. As of now, the reason for the cancellation has not been explained, but those who have seen the anime can probably guess it.

This manga was published in Weekly Shonen Champion magazine, and even today people are trying to understand why such a bizarre anime was created. The story features a young man who is trained to fight all kinds of monsters using special abilities and armor. The world is in a post-apocalyptic situation and his fight is the last hope. The plot was interesting, and that helped the manga continue into volume 11. However, this anime produced by Ashi Productions is remembered as one of the biggest disasters of 1996.