The Thing I Hate About Anime

Intro: Why They Were Afraid to Criticize Anime

The creator opens by saying they’ve been afraid to make this video because criticizing anime can trigger intense, hostile reactions from fans online. They joke that “war is hell,” but arguing with a “weeb” is worse—especially referencing past backlash for not liking JoJo’s Part 3 and 4 as much as Parts 1 and 2.

Main Complaint: “Kid” Characters with Adult Behavior

Their primary complaint is that anime frequently casts characters as “kids” (often middle-school age) even when the stories include adult behavior—particularly sexualized scenes—without the characters’ youth actually mattering to the plot.

They clarify that this isn’t specifically about “lollies,” but about anime that portrays characters as children for no real reason and then places them in adult situations.

Key Example 1: Tokyo Revengers

Even though the creator likes Tokyo Revengers, they argue the characters being middle schoolers is pointless.

• Parents and school life never meaningfully affect events.
• The story largely treats the characters like adults (gang fights, motorcycles, and mature romantic/sexual moments).
• A standout uncomfortable moment is described as a girl initiating sex/sexual behavior while still portrayed as a middle-schooler.

The creator calls this “weird” because the show repeatedly reminds viewers they’re 14–15 without any narrative payoff.

Key Example 2 (What Pushes Them to Speak Up): Platinum End

The creator calls Platinum End “terrible,” but says they’re watching because it’s made by the creator of Death Note and they’re committed to finishing it.

Their grievance intensifies with a spoiler: a main villain is framed as a middle-schooler who uses an ability (“love arrow”) to manipulate other characters into sexual acts. The creator describes graphic, uncomfortable scenes involving middle-school characters and claims:

• The show repeatedly emphasizes that the victims and perpetrator are young.
• This makes the content creepy rather than merely “cartoonish.”
• The school setting is largely irrelevant to the plot, so keeping characters as minors only increases the disturbance.

Conclusion: When It Works vs. When It’s “Pointless”

They conclude that youth-only casting isn’t automatically a problem. Some series genuinely need school-age characters—such as Assassination Classroom, where most of the story is set in class.

However, they argue many anime keep characters as kids out of habit, then add mature romance/sex elements anyway, leading them to ask:

“What was the point?”

They’re Not Done Watching

Finally, they stress they’re not trying to ban anime or quit watching. They’ll keep using Crunchyroll and they’re still hyped for upcoming releases—like the Jujutsu Kaisen movie.

They frame the video as an open complaint driven by frustration with Platinum End and their earlier online discussions.

Notable Highlights / Jokes / Reactions

• Jokes that fan meltdowns online are “worse than war.”
• Mocking anime culture markers (e.g., “anime stare,” buying a body pillow).
• A repeated refrain that characters being kids is usually “useless,” and only makes adult behavior more uncomfortable.
• “Death Note creator made Platinum End—so I’m watching even though it’s garbage.”

Personality / Speaker(s)

• The speaker is a single creator/viewer making an anime-critical video, specifically objecting to sexualized childlike character portrayals.