Many of us have watched several different anime’s and each have been different lengths. But I was wondering what to you is the ideal length for an anime?
Many people don’t exactly enjoy long running anime’s since it can be a long commitment to watch an anime that goes for hundreds of episodes do example One Piece.
But there are others who don’t exactly like short anime’s because sometimes it may not tell the complete story.
For me my ideal length for a show is anywhere between 12-24 episodes but I don’t mind if a show is split into different seasons of the same length. The reason why is because it similar to how shows air on tv and it doesn’t seem as daunting to watch a show that is that length.
Now it also does depend on the show. Shows that have that much detail may require more episodes but I still suggest seasons. Also of your someone that likes writing or recording reviews it gives you something that you can watch within a reasonable amount of time.
So what is for you the ideal length of an anime for you? Do you enjoy watching the long running shows, do you enjoy the shorter length shows, or do you just not care and just want to watch a show. So comment down below on what you think of this topic. I can’t wait to read your comments.
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Me personally, if an anime is going to be short term I’d prefer it to be 24 episodes. Sometimes the 12-13 episode thing just doesn’t satisfy me, especially if I liked the show. Now with longer anime yes it can be a real commitment, but as long as it’s enjoyable I can deal with it. One Piece is the perfect example. It was stated that the story is only about 60% complete, going on 700+ episodes now. I bet it will surpass 1,000 episodes by the end…
I also think it will go over 1000 episodes
I would say 12-13 episodes.
I have never seen a 24 episode anime has not manage to screw up the last 12 episodes.
Really!!! Wow!
It depends on the show for me, sometimes I want long series because I really like a show and others I prefer short because WHEN IS IT GOING TO END xD
I do think 12 is too short though
Especially if the original source is a manga or light novel, there’s just so much that could be incorporated so maybe around 24, if there needs to be more than I’d say add them as seasons @_@
Same for me it also depends on the show
Definitely depends on the type of story, but I agree that 12-24 or thereabouts is a nice length to really develop story and characters without dragging it out unnecessarily. Having said that, there have been shows (notably Soul Eater) where I wished they’d for longer and stick with the many a storyline instead of crafting a new ending.
Yeah some shows can use the extra episodes while others don’t really need it
Hmm that is a good question.
I do like 12 to 24 episodes of the whole story is told.
If the story isn’t complete I need to see another season lol
But I do like dragon ball, bleach (before it got boring) and Naruto.
I don’t mind the commitment to those.
I guess I really can’t answer that question then.
It depends on the anime
Yeah I think that’s common for a lot of people that have commented.
I think Death Note and Full Metal Alchemist are the ideal length for a show. Long enough to tell its tale without rushing things or dragging things out. How long a series needs to be depends from show to show. A comedy for example might be okay with 13 episodes. Anything that runs for hundreds of episodes tends to be garbage packed with filler that is just still going to make money.
Yeah I think both those shows needed more episodes since they had a lot to cover.
It depends. I usually like about 24 episodes on certain animes. Animes like One Piece or Dragon Ball Z needs more than that. I agree with The Otaku Judge, anime like Fullmetal Alchemist and Death Note are the more appropriate lengths.
Yeah those lengths definitely did work for those shows. But shows that just don’t end while they are fun they just look daunting
Exactly! I know what you mean. It becomes hard to recommend long series to newcomers like One Piece or Naruto.
Yes it is very difficult.
I know that Bleach had a lot of episodes too but it ended on episode 366. That was one of the big 3 anime that ended first. In manga, it was Naruto.
Yeah that is true. Plus even Naruto has 2 series.
Yeah that’s true. Naruto is the only one with 2 different series. He is the only one who fell in love and got married. I don’t know about Ichigo or Luffy but I hear the creator of One Piece didn’t want any romantic relationship with the main cast.
Yeah that is very true! I know that Tite Kubo discussed Bleach and didn’t plan on romance but I guess we will just have to see what ends up happening
Yeah I agree. While reading the manga, Ichigo doesn’t seem to display any romantic feelings for anybody. If it does happen, who will he paired off. Rukia, Orihime, or maybe Tatsuki?
Well I’m really hoping that he ends up with Rukia!
Well anything could happen. Tite Kubo knows how to surprise the fans. For some reason, I see her paired with Renji.
Yeah I think a lot of people are thinking that too.
But anything could happen. If it does happen however, Rukia would have to choose between staying in the Soul Society or World of the Living.
Yeah that is true
If it does happen, I wonder what will happen to Orihime. She tried to kiss Ichigo.
I think Orihime may end up with Uryu haha.
I was thinking the same. At first I thought it was going to be her with Ichigo but now I am leaning towards Uryu.
Yeah for some reason I really think that Uryu likes her!
You can totally see that in season 2 hahaha. He does his best to protect her.
Yes you can definitely see that!
I feel that Ichigo likes her as a friend. He cares about her too but not in a romantic way.
Yeah that’s what I think too
Well it’s going to be while until Bleach is over. If Orihime wants to hook up with Ichigo, she needs to hurry XD.
Lol exactly before someone else does
Once Bleach gets finished, One Piece will the only one still standing. The Big Three will be over soon.
I know and that is actually a really sad thing to think about.
I feel you. Who knows, it might get spinoffs and more attention like Naruto. I remember last year everybody was sad and happy that Naruto ended.
Yeah I think people happy because now it had an ending but sad since it was the end of a long running series.
I remember feeling both sad and happy for the end of Naruto.But just like Dragon Ball Z, it will continue in our hearts.
Exactly so so true!
I don’t really have any particular ideal length for an anime series. As long as the story is good and the end will justify it then I’ll be willing to extend my patience. If it won’t then better luck next time.
I’ve watched Meitantei Conan which has 800+ repetitive episode pattern and rewatched some or not, most of it’s episode and I still tend to like it. Another one is Gintama which is one of my favorite anime. And it has roughly 300+ episodes. It actually stopped airing for some years and then it just got back last 2015. During those time I was seeking more of it’s episodes and I was so happy when it aired back. And for now I don’t want to end it. Though now that I think about it most of my favorite anime are lengthy. Probably because I tend to seek more so I have patience for lengthy anime.
But if I ran out of patience and get bored I have this attitude of stopping for a certain amount of episodes and then continue watching them again. Just like what I did with Fairy Tail, Conan, Naruto, and Bleach. There’s no use in forcing myself to watch it when I don’t feel like watching them for the mean time. If I force myself, I’ll come and hate the series.
As for Naruto and One Piece, I am actually planning to watch them once they’re done. But who know when will it come. Now that made me laugh.
Lol that’s exactly how I feel about One Piece. I kind of don’t want to start watching it until is it finished. But I think that you do like lengthy anime which is perfectly fine.