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Apr 28, 2019 3:32 PM
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Hi everyone! I'm pretty new to MAL, all I've done is fill out my anime list and try and rate / tag them (which hasn't gone very well,, I keep changing my mind haha)

Speaking of which, do any of you have tips for rating anime?
kirkwoodApr 28, 2019 4:03 PM
Apr 28, 2019 3:56 PM
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welcome to mal! you probably haven't watched enough to know what 'average' is so you keep reshuffling when something new ruins your scale. don't worry about ratings for now and just watch more shows; you can always amend ratings retroactively. otherwise you can try what some reviewers do: 2 pts for plot, 2 pts for characters, 2 pts for music, 2 pts for animation, 2 pts for enjoyment for a total of 10 pts.
Apr 28, 2019 4:03 PM
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Polycythemia said:
otherwise you can try what some reviewers do: 2 pts for plot, 2 pts for characters, 2 pts for music, 2 pts for animation, 2 pts for enjoyment for a total of 10 pts.


Thank you so so much for the advice!! I’ll probably try and do this method in the future ^_^ (also, you described my situation perfectly haha)
Apr 28, 2019 4:58 PM
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use the scale the way its meant to be, and no one will ever give a shit about you score, so score it as per your enjoyment only.

if you love a show, give it a ten, if you love another show give it a ten too.

dont compare them, thats where you'll get fucked up.

objectively HXH is the only ten,

but azumanga daioh and squid girl are very different compared to HXH, all are sitting at a perfect 10.
Apr 28, 2019 7:07 PM
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welcome to mal and the forums!
enjoy your stay~


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Apr 28, 2019 8:19 PM
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welcome to mal! and just rate them however you want i guess :shrug:
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Apr 28, 2019 10:57 PM
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Thank you, everyone :D and KuroudoAkabane, thanks for the advice too - I see what you mean about comparing them, lol
Apr 29, 2019 2:37 AM
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Welcome to MAL and enjoy your stay here :)
Apr 29, 2019 2:44 AM
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Welcome to the site.

As for rating anime, just go with your gut and don't overthink it.
Apr 29, 2019 3:23 AM
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Rate on your gut feeling. If an anime interested you enough to finish it then it shouldn't deserve anything lower than a 7. Don't become one of those elitists who watch anime just to criticise it.
Apr 29, 2019 4:18 AM

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My biggest thing would be to remember that sometimes something just isn’t your flavor. So try to judge objectively. It’s tough but what I try to do is think of the score I would give it for my enjoyment then I think of the if there were things done well that I personally had affliction with. Then I score it accordingly. Also Welcome to MAL!
Apr 29, 2019 8:38 AM

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Heey welcome to MAL and the Forums :D

Rating wise in the beginning I didn't know what to rate I started rating from the beginning but kinda turned a bit around and got a bit more off a critic because I've seen real great animes the advise I would say give it time watch more animes and don't rate to much at first :)

If u want to message me in the comments or have recommadations or need a friend to talk to I'm regular online and happy to talk with ya :D!

Hope you enjoy your time here :D!
Apr 29, 2019 9:27 AM

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Welcome to MAL/Forums.

Just rate shows with overall enjoyment. No need to go all elitist and rate it lower than you feel about the show.
If people say you have shit taste, to hell with them.
Apr 29, 2019 7:34 PM

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Welcome to the Forums !

I hope that you enjoy your stay here.

Feel free to add me~~



May 4, 2019 1:11 AM

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@kirkwood, welcome!

If you're looking to learn how to customize your posts, lists, and profile with your favorite anime and games, feel free to join our club!
https://myanimelist.net/clubs.php?cid=19736
And most importantly we share anime art and GIFs there, and you can too :D

You can also share graphic designs you make there and I have some videos to teach how to make them. We just added videos on making wallpapers with your favorite anime and game characters!


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