Four Shonen Anime Highlighted for Avoiding Weak Seasons

Some shonen anime start strongly but lose quality in later seasons, sometimes because of weak story arcs, filler or poor animation.

A ranking of 10 series that have avoided bad seasons includes Mashle, Dandadan, Shoshimin and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.

Mashle combines action and comedy, with its hero Mash relying on strength and a fondness for cream puffs.

Dandadan mixes supernatural events, science fiction, mystery, comedy and romance, and its story is described as growing stronger over time.

Shoshimin follows two high school students with strong detective skills as they seek an ordinary life while becoming involved in mysteries.

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime follows Rimuru, a salaryman reincarnated in another world, who aims to build a utopia; the series develops into a political drama.

The ranking's focus is on consistency across seasons, which can be difficult for series that lose pace after an engaging start.