Three controversial anime of 2025 adapt non-Japanese light novels

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Three controversial anime of 2025 share a common origin: they are all adaptations of non-Japanese light novels. These series include "Lord of Mysteries" (Chinese donghua), "The Beginning After the End" (American light novel/webtoon), and "Solo Leveling" (Korean manhwa). Controversies stemmed from adaptation issues, animation quality, and award wins. While "Lord of Mysteries" faced pacing issues and removed content, "The Beginning After the End" suffered from a low-budget adaptation, leading to a fan petition. "Solo Leveling" dominated awards, sparking debate over its win for Anime of the Year.


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