What’s up Nerds!
I’m here today to tell you that although I am an avid anime fan, there are some popular anime I have not finished. Yes I too am apart of the DNF club. That’s “did not finish” for those new to the term. Here are some popular anime shows I DNF.
- Naruto Shippuden
I have still not completed Naruto Shippuden. I watched Naruto for the first time all the way through back in college and I was lulled in by the story of this orphan. I was rooting for Naruto and witnessed one of the best anime fights I’ve seen (Rock Lee vs. Gara, I said what I said!). But I just couldn’t get through Shippuden. I was watching for a while though, I think I made it to ep 200 something, but then I just kinda forgot about it. I’m looking to get back into it just so I can see the arc with Pain. No I take that back I stopped watching because of Sasuke. Yeah I really don’t like Sasuke haha. So I think it was hard for me to keep watching knowing Naruto is so desperate in trying to get him back to the village. I know I will finish this one eventually, but I’m not really in any hurry.
2. One Piece
There are only a select few people who are currently caught up with One Piece. These are considered ride-or-die fans, my husband is included in this grouping. I on the other hand like to binge One Piece. I’ll stop watching for a while then I’ll binge on an entire are. I just finished the two Dressrosa arcs and I’m good on One Piece for the moment. I wanted to include One Piece because while it is still ongoing, I am NO WHERE near being caught up. But I love the story and the characters, I mean my favorite character of all time is Roronoa Zoro. I’m going to finish it for sure, but it won’t be in the next year or two, or three.
3. Bleach
I am ashamed to say I have yet to finish Bleach. This one though is because I am too attached to characters and I don’t want it to end. I know that I have no excuse to not have this one finished. It’s no where as near as long as Shippuden or One Piece but I still can’t bring myself to finish it. This one too I know I’ll finish this one too, but again I’m not really in a hurry. I think it’s because I know it’s always going to be there especially since it has ended. Bleach is supposed to be coming back so maybe I’ll have time to finish before the show is back.
4. Gintama
So I know Gintama is not for a lot of people. I actually like Gintama a lot because I love laughing. I love the satire and the parodies in the episodes. And you can’t forget about the running gags! However, because most of the episodes are not connected it can be harder to keep watching. This is especially true it you are used to sequential storytelling. Gintama does what it wants when it wants and it follows no formula. I don’t know if it ends up being more sequential towards the major fights in the anime, but I wouldn’t know because I’ve yet to get there.
5. Cowboy Bebop
Here is another I am ashamed to admit I haven’t finished. Honestly I love the opening theme and I love the music but I cannot get past the first episode. I don’t if it’s because of the pacing or if I’m having a hard time following the story. I just know I have watched this 1st episode like 4 times and I still have yet to finish it. Again, really no excuse because it’s only 26 episodes I could probably complete the entire anime in less than a week if I really commit. Alas it’s on my DNF list. But there’s hope! Cowboy Bebop has come to Netflix, so it will be a great way for me to finally finish it.
There you have it guys! I’m sure I can add a few more to the list, but I don’t want ya’ll to come for me haha. Tell me in the comments below what popular show you haven’t finished! And Keep nerding out!
