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Apr 11, 2020 4:32 AM
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When i choose an anime to watch i always check the score it was given on MAL, if an anime has a score lower than 7.5/10, i dont even bother watching it, cause i've been disappointed alot with these kind of shows. And most of the time, the general puplic gives a fitting score to the quality of an anime.

Though there are some anime with a score lower than 7.5/10 that i enjoyed, they do tend to end up in the lower scored anime in my list. For example; Deadman Wonderland, Accel World, Afro Samurai.

Are there any anime that get's hated on for no reason? Is there any anime that u think should be scored alot higher?

Apr 11, 2020 4:50 AM
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Canaan (2009) definitely :)
Apr 11, 2020 6:26 AM
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Fuujin Monogatari definitely
Apr 11, 2020 6:28 AM
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Petite Princess Yucie is criminally underrated. Easily my favorite Gainax show with zero other competition. So much love and care was put into this series, yet I don't hear anyone talk about it.


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Apr 11, 2020 7:37 AM
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Mizuiro Jidai needs more love.
Apr 11, 2020 4:57 PM
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GeGeGe no Kitarou (2018) is criminally underrated with an average under seven.

https://myanimelist.net/anime/37140/Gegege_no_Kitarou_2018



https://www.crunchyroll.com/gegege-no-kitaro/episode-1-the-day-yokai-awoke-767899
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Apr 11, 2020 6:12 PM
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https://myanimelist.net/anime/1913/Shonan_Junai_Gumi ( it's gto's prequel but I like it more)
https://myanimelist.net/anime/1608/Salaryman_Kintarou (tbh it's a bit understandable for this one but in my opinion, it deserves more)
https://myanimelist.net/anime/3369/Shoubushi_Densetsu_Tetsuya
https://myanimelist.net/anime/9645/Be-Bop_Highschool yes
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Apr 11, 2020 11:59 PM
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Dumbbell Nan Kilo Moteru deserves to be in the 8s at least.
Apr 12, 2020 1:11 AM
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There is a couple of them:

Koi wa Ameagari no You ni - This series has some of the greatest writing I have ever seen in anime.
Net Juu no Susume - If you are looking for an adult romance anime, don't look any further.
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei - probably the best anime from Shaft.
Shaman King - yeah it's nostalgia.
Shiki - I guess people don't really get it.
Tsurezure Children - Tsundre-tamer Akagi-san would be dissapointed by this rating.

Apr 12, 2020 3:11 AM

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I noticed that older or more abscure anime with scores in the 7s tend to be very good. Stuff like macross, gundam, pre-eva gainax, old OVAs like gunnm, gunsmith cats and armitage III, mamoru oshii stuff. Also hell girl, gunslinger girl, DBS and re:creators, I really liked those. I wouldn't call them underrated because these scores are closer to how I rate them.
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Aoi Bungaku
Gunbuster
Shonan Junai Gumi
Robot Carnival (if you like experimental animation shorts)

Tekkon Kinkreet is exactly an 8.00. I think it should get a little more recognition, anyways, as it has fantastic animation/worldbuilding.

Theo1899 said:
I noticed that older or more abscure anime with scores in the 7s tend to be very good. Stuff like macross, gundam, pre-eva gainax, old OVAs like gunnm, gunsmith cats and armitage III, mamoru oshii stuff. Also hell girl, gunslinger girl, DBS and re:creators, I really liked those. I wouldn't call them underrated because these scores are closer to how I rate them.


Yeah, Macross is amazing, it shouldn't be below 8.
Apr 12, 2020 5:32 AM
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You should never judge an anime based off the score some of the best anime i've seen have been rated 5 or 6 on MAL and i've seen a lot of anime rated 8 that I thought was only a 5 or 6 in my opinion. It depends what you like so just watch the anime before deciding whether you like it or not
~AnimeDownUnder~


Apr 12, 2020 5:54 AM
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Grimstar said:
When i choose an anime to watch i always check the score it was given on MAL, if an anime has a score lower than 7.5/10, i dont even bother watching it, cause i've been disappointed alot with these kind of shows. And most of the time, the general puplic gives a fitting score to the quality of an anime.

I agree with @AnimeDownUnder, you really shouldn't judge an anime by its MAL average score. The average score is simply what a general amount of the public thinks, it's just a number and it really doesn't necessarily imply objectivity. I'm sure you already know this with your rating for Beyond the Boundary.

Anyway, on-topic... oh boy there's a couple of those on my list, check these out:
  • Air - the lowest rated of the "KyoAni holy trinity", which consists of this anime, Kanon (2006), and Clannad. sad that no one really talks about this one, or at least that's how it seems to me...
  • Uta∽Kata - honestly really overlooked/underrated. great visuals for an anime of its budget and wonderful soundtrack overall.
  • The Demon Girl Next Door - probably the most underrated anime of 2019 (though to be fair it was the only seasonal that I finished for that year lol). gets wholesome at times and just a really funny show overall.
  • The Cat Returns - tied with Spirited Away for my personal favorite Studio Ghibli movie. I feel like I'm the only one who really loves this movie lol, it's very cute and I love how funny it is—always a blast to watch with family/friends
  • Ojamajo Doremi - probably one of the most overlooked magical girl series ever due to its (kinda) legal limbo or something... this is a truly wholesome children's show that isn't afraid to tackle heavy issues with the care that it needs. don't watch the 4kids English dub for goodness' sake please, it cut an episode and only dubbed the first season anyway.
  • Twin Spica - the original manga is one of my favorite manga of all time... but until some remake/full adaptation is announced, this anime adaptation should be just fine for the couple of arcs that it does adapt. I think it's just overlooked, original manga's hella overlooked that's for sure.
Apr 12, 2020 2:54 PM

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https://myanimelist.net/anime/38162/Rinshi_Ekoda-chan

I get that it's rather niche, but I just love the creativity behind it.
Apr 12, 2020 2:58 PM

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Hoshiai no Sora and Grisaia no Kajitsu. Both have a score of 7 and a bit more but it was better than just good, there were hella good. No one even talks about these two anime like there are so many topics to discuss but no one does. Truly underrated masterpieces in my opinions
Apr 12, 2020 3:00 PM

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NamikazeHime said:
There is a couple of them:

Koi wa Ameagari no You ni - This series has some of the greatest writing I have ever seen in anime.
Net Juu no Susume - If you are looking for an adult romance anime, don't look any further.
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei - probably the best anime from Shaft.
Shaman King - yeah it's nostalgia.
Shiki - I guess people don't really get it.
Tsurezure Children - Tsundre-tamer Akagi-san would be disappointed by this rating.



Tsurezure Children is truly underrated
Apr 12, 2020 5:17 PM
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guych said:
NamikazeHime said:
There is a couple of them:

Koi wa Ameagari no You ni - This series has some of the greatest writing I have ever seen in anime.
Net Juu no Susume - If you are looking for an adult romance anime, don't look any further.
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei - probably the best anime from Shaft.
Shaman King - yeah it's nostalgia.
Shiki - I guess people don't really get it.
Tsurezure Children - Tsundre-tamer Akagi-san would be disappointed by this rating.



Tsurezure Children is truly underrated


It's a fun watch. But the abridged hits you in the feels.
Apr 12, 2020 5:21 PM
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Not extremely underrated but

https://myanimelist.net/anime/3342/Mnemosyne__Mnemosyne_no_Musume-tachi

is an anime I did personally enjoy.

Not everybody's cup of tea, but I appreciated the characters and atmosphere.
Apr 13, 2020 9:56 AM

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guych said:
Hoshiai no Sora and Grisaia no Kajitsu. Both have a score of 7 and a bit more but it was better than just good, there were hella good. No one even talks about these two anime like there are so many topics to discuss but no one does. Truly underrated masterpieces in my opinions

Hoshiai no Sora suffered greatly from the way it ended. It wasn't Akane Kazuki's fault either. He had planned a 24-episode story, but the production committee decided to end it after twelve. (The anime industry still doesn't treat original stories very well.) Other than that, it was an excellent show.

Kono Oto Tomare clocks in just under eight. It's a better show than that.
Apr 13, 2020 10:22 PM

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I read the thing and it sounds interesting but is it worth the 47 episode watch? I might watch it but how good is it in your opinion
Apr 13, 2020 11:02 PM
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guych said:


I read the thing and it sounds interesting but is it worth the 47 episode watch? I might watch it but how good is it in your opinion


i personally enjoyed it a lot. the story is pretty simple and maybe a bit boring to some, but it's really heartwarming and the characters as well as the story itself feels real.
i don't really mind it if shows are on the longer side, but i see why some people would find it off-putting. i suggest you try at least 10 episodes or so to see if it's something for you. i'd say it's definitely worth the watch, but it's not for everyone (although i'd argue that it's a show that everyone should watch/try at least once).
Apr 13, 2020 11:14 PM

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PinkPinkSakura said:
guych said:


I read the thing and it sounds interesting but is it worth the 47 episode watch? I might watch it but how good is it in your opinion


i personally enjoyed it a lot. the story is pretty simple and maybe a bit boring to some, but it's really heartwarming and the characters as well as the story itself feels real.
i don't really mind it if shows are on the longer side, but i see why some people would find it off-putting. i suggest you try at least 10 episodes or so to see if it's something for you. i'd say it's definitely worth the watch, but it's not for everyone (although i'd argue that it's a show that everyone should watch/try at least once).


Like it sounds really good but I feel like the episodes will be dragged out but I'll start it once I finish Bofuri
Apr 13, 2020 11:17 PM
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8 and 7 aren't low scores at all. Practically every good anime that isn't ultra mainstream could be listed.
Apr 14, 2020 12:04 AM
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guych said:
PinkPinkSakura said:


i personally enjoyed it a lot. the story is pretty simple and maybe a bit boring to some, but it's really heartwarming and the characters as well as the story itself feels real.
i don't really mind it if shows are on the longer side, but i see why some people would find it off-putting. i suggest you try at least 10 episodes or so to see if it's something for you. i'd say it's definitely worth the watch, but it's not for everyone (although i'd argue that it's a show that everyone should watch/try at least once).


Like it sounds really good but I feel like the episodes will be dragged out but I'll start it once I finish Bofuri


yeah it does drag out a bit at some parts, but it's still worth a try anyways.
Apr 14, 2020 4:40 AM

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Some not-very-well-known animes that I watched which ratings a bit lower (in my opinion) than they deserve.

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Alren said:

[*] Babylon (https://myanimelist.net/anime/37525/Babylon) thriller/mystery with very original idea; has a low score because of




It has a low score not just because its bad ending but because the plot goes to complete shit after episode 7. Not to mention, it has numerous plot holes.

Mod Edit: Removed baiting.
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Apr 14, 2020 6:16 AM

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I just finished The Royal Tutor and I seriously enjoyed every one bit of it (mainly because the guys were cute LOL)
Yah i do think The Royal Tutor is underrated.
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One that instantly comes to mind for me would definitely be "Eden of the East". The writing was really good to me, and the show was super enjoyable.
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Shiki - I guess people don't really get it.



Proof that skipping shows based off of the ratings is stupid.

Basilisk is a masterful dark action seinen.
Shoot first, think never.
Apr 15, 2020 5:20 AM
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well i love just because very much
Apr 15, 2020 5:42 AM
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Mirai Nikki is extremely underrated.
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Haunt-bot said:
NamikazeHime said:

Shiki - I guess people don't really get it.



Proof that skipping shows based off of the ratings is stupid.

Basilisk is a masterful dark action seinen.


I've been watching anime for around 10 years now, and my list isn't that "big" in terms of different anime seen compared to other people on MAL. I just prefer quality over quantity.
And usually the higher rated anime are a decent watch, ofcourse there will be exceptions, and everybody has a different taste, but picking high scoring anime is a safe bet that the show isnt so bad.

Somehow i just have had bad experiences with "low" scored anime, there are definitely some gems out there that i havent seen yet. I just hate commiting to a show, and realising it aint for me after 3-5 episodes.

Shows that i will check out from this thread are:
- Basilisk
- Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne
- Canaan

Weird that i picked the more darker anime though, i'm just not into comedy anime, and those got recommended alot here
Apr 15, 2020 8:12 PM

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boogiepop (2019) has a freaking 7.1 rating... it deserves so much better
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i hate how low its scored personally its one of the funniest anime ive watched in a while regardless of peoples opinions its story line isn't amazing by any means but i see it as a god damn funny anime.
Apr 15, 2020 9:38 PM

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bungou stray dogs season 1 (7.79) I rated it an 8 because it was extremely entertaining and I loved everything about it

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