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Anime Cliché: Overused/redundant flashbacks!
What is it? Showing a quick flashback of a certain event even if that just happened a minute ago, or longer ones just from the previous episode.
Worst Offenders: Too many, such as Mirai Nikki (I still love the show!), and mainstream anime.
What makes it popular? I have no idea, either a low budget or amnesiac target audiences.
Reasons for my hate: This has got to be one of my biggest pet peeves for some reason. It really disturbs the flow of the story and ruins the mood for me when every other scene is just a quick snapshot of what just happened. I don't care if some character is recalling some sort of kiss or fight that just played out right in front of me, just show their damn facial expression and get on with it! This also includes the stupid inner monologues that play over it and those accursed "recap" episodes.
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