It’s funny how every time an anime rises in popularity, a certain breed of “critics” show up. You know the type—self-proclaimed intellectuals who think trashing anything mainstream makes them sound deep or refined. They don’t write reviews to critique. They write to vent, to bash, and to stroke their own ego, not to bring any valuable insight to the discussion.
Take Solo Leveling as an example. An anime that delivers exactly what it promises: clean action, solid pacing, stunning animation, and a power fantasy that knows its lane and owns it. But for some reason, that’s enough to trigger these hate-filled “reviewers” into full-on meltdown mode. Suddenly, they’re experts in writing, animation theory, character psychology, and storytelling structure—yet all they manage to say is the same tired rant:
“The MC is too powerful.” “The story is shallow.” “Everyone worships the main character.”
Wow. You mean… an anime titled Solo Leveling is about a main character getting stronger on his own and being the center of attention? Who would’ve guessed?
The real problem isn’t the anime—it’s the insecurity and bitterness these reviewers can’t hide. They see a show becoming successful, gaining fans, and being loved globally, and instead of moving on, they cling to their keyboards and write 10-paragraph essays filled with salt and superiority. It’s not even constructive criticism—it’s desperate gatekeeping.
And let’s not ignore the hypocrisy. These are the same people who praise slow-burn psychological dramas with no animation and 5 lines of dialogue per episode, calling it “art.” But when a well-produced, visually stunning, fast-paced action series drops? Suddenly it's "slop." Suddenly it's "trash." Why? Because people are enjoying it more than their hidden 2009 anime that only 12 people watched.
To all the tantrum critics out there: you're not as profound as you think. You’re not fighting for anime quality—you’re throwing a fit because a show you don’t personally vibe with is succeeding without your permission. Your review isn’t clever, it’s transparent. We see the bitterness bleeding through every word.
So here’s a better idea: If a show isn’t for you, move on. Let people enjoy what they love. And if you really want to write a review, try offering actual analysis—not personal meltdowns disguised as critiques.
Until then, your “reviews” are just noise.
