10 Underhated Anime Arcs That Are a Literal Waste of Time
Arcs like the Fourth Great Ninja War in *Naruto: Shippuden* and the Joint Training arc in *My Hero Academia* often get defended by fans due to a handful of impressive scenes or well-animated moments. But when you remove the excitement and nostalgia, these arcs mostly feel like unnecessary padding disguised as meaningful content. They’re filled with battles that don’t really matter, political side-plots that slow things down, and character developments that ultimately don’t change much. These arcs demonstrate that impressive visuals don’t automatically make a story compelling.