2025’s Most Disappointing Anime Has Officially Been Revealed

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As 2025 comes to a close, there’s still plenty of exciting anime on the way. The first half of the year was strong, delivering fantastic shows like the second seasons of *The Apothecary Diaries* and *Solo Leveling*, as well as the unique series *Takopi’s Original Sin*, and many other great titles.

Despite a strong year for anime overall, some adaptations didn’t live up to expectations. *The Beginning After the End* was highly anticipated but widely considered a failure, and many fans believe it was the most disappointing anime of 2025. With a score of 6.18 on MyAnimeList (MAL), it currently has one of the lowest ratings, potentially making it the worst-rated anime of the year.

The Beginning After the End Is One Of 2025’s Lowest-Rated Anime

  • Rated a 6.18 on MAL
  • One of the Most Disappointing Anime Seen This Year

Fans were really looking forward to the 2025 anime release of *The Beginning After the End*, which is based on a popular web novel and webtoon. Unfortunately, the first episode disappointed many, and the series as a whole has been criticized for its poor quality. Airing from April to June, the anime – produced by studio A-Cat – is considered by many to be among the worst releases of the year. Despite the strong potential of the original story, the execution in anime form has been a major letdown.

The story is really captivating. Even though the animation quality isn’t great, the series has gained a dedicated fanbase, and a second season has already been announced – that really highlights how good the story is. It remains to be seen if the animation studio can improve for the new season, but fans should probably temper their expectations.

Among anime series released in 2025, *The Beginning After the End* received the lowest rating on MyAnimeList, earning a score of just 6.18. This places it at rank 9189 on the platform, a remarkably low position.

While The Beginning After the End Flopped, 2025 Still Had Some Amazing Series

The Apothecary Diaries, Solo Leveling, and Much More

While “The Beginning After the End” didn’t quite live up to expectations, 2025 was a strong year for anime overall. The standout series of the year was “The Apothecary Diaries” Season 2. This show has quickly become a favorite and is establishing itself as a truly memorable series.

Don’t forget about Season 2 of Solo Leveling! Despite some flaws, it delivered amazing fight scenes and shattered viewership records. 2025 also gave us Takopi’s Original Sin, a brief but powerful anime that really resonated with audiences thanks to its mature and complex story.

I’m unable to officially announce Season 3 of Solo Leveling to the press right now. What I *can* say is that we really need everyone’s support to make it happen. It reminds me of Son Goku’s Spirit Bomb – that incredible attack which gathers energy from everyone to overcome a powerful foe. Similarly, for Season 3 to become a reality, we need that same kind of collective energy and support from fans around the globe. We’re counting on you all!

Apothecary Diaries

The anime series *The Beginning After The End* premiered in Spring 2025 and is available on Crunchyroll. It consisted of 12 episodes. Although the first season received mixed reviews, a second season has already been announced, leaving fans optimistic for future improvements. Currently, there’s no information about when Season 2 will be released.

Currently, two seasons of The Apothecary Diaries are available to stream on Crunchyroll, and a third season has been announced.

Currently, there are two seasons of Solo Leveling available to stream. The first has 12 episodes, and the second has 13, bringing the total to 25. You can watch both seasons on Crunchyroll while waiting for news about a potential third season.

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2025-09-28 03:35