What was the first anime you rated a 10/nearly a 10?

karlstein12 said:
Hunter x Hunter (2011) was the first show I rated a 10.

And actually looking back on the decision, I greatly take pride on the fact that I rated it a 10. It's my favorite show of all time and I think that if the show had ended right after the Chimera Ant arc, more 10/10 scores would be scored and it would be rated a little higher, maybe even would've overtaken FMA:B. Though I can greatly relate to people inclining to give HxH a 9 rather than a 10/10, (As Chairman Election Arc gave a really satisfying end to the series, it was still greatly outmatched by the sheer greatness of the CA arc) I still think that the fact I rated it a 10 is the best thing I did looking back at my anime watching history. It's a superb show and a true masterpiece.

SodiumChloride said:
Utsu Musume Sayuri .

Likewise it's also one of my 10s till this day .

I don't remember .I didn't start using MAL until I had finished over 100 anime .

OnlyFestive said:

Saying that a show's worth is based on objectivity makes the point of user reviews utterly worthless. The entire aspect behind these reviews is to show what the individual thoughtsabout the production based on their own feelings. In other words, the responsibility doesn't lie with reviewers tediously nitpicking every detail about the production; the responsibility lies within the person reading the review, to make their own judgement about the anime based on that.

So, what does it matter the opinions that people share about an anime? It's up to you to choose whether or not you watch it, not them. If you want to write your own detailed review about something you dislike, then write one, but don't become a hindrance to other people because your cynicism doesn't give you the opportunity to enjoy a show like someone else might.

Minkey said:

I think the first 14 episodes are 10/10 worthy, but the rest of it wasn't as good in my opinion.

sorcery said:
Not a single one. Only tasteless millennials rating 10 solely on enjoyability or because "they cried" do that.

KatoTheIcyWolf said:

I know, but it was the first anime I watched xD. I changed the score to 7 now ;-;

sorcery said:
Not a single one. Only tasteless millennials rating 10 solely on enjoyability or because "they cried" do that.
I can find flaws even in the best Ghibli and to get a 10, a workpiece got not only to be technically flawless but also have that timelessness which could make anyone relate. The title must be enough as a standalone. It mustn't pander to anyone's fantasy, be coherent with its thematics, have coherent world building, not have yet another nice premise thrown out, not hide its lazy writing with pseudo sense of mystery (plot holes which hinder full comprehension is never a mark of quality; subtlety in narration is), have flawless characterization (archetypes aren't a problem but one dimensional protagonists are) and get quality plot staging (fine production value: artwork, art direction for sceneries, artful angle of views), and benefit from fine chara design and sound of course.

It mustn't resort in excess to the following cop out Joker:
- the magic/paranormal element
- the alien scientific plot point (introducing technobabble and infodump)
- pseudo depth (never confuse for the sake of posing as a meaningful masterpiece! Rahxephon, anyone?)
- blurry symbolism (I am looking at you Evangelion)
- Surrealism


These last point don't exclude shows to be good. They just cannot be objectively perfect if they hack their way cheaply.

Volbla said:
Mine would be Evangelion. It's the first anime i saw that was made with some artistry and not just... well, for kids. It's hard to say now how much of your appreciation for something is because of nostalgia, but i've changed some scores around during my years on mal. Not this one.


You're a fun person :)

I kind of agree with you that most people have very simple tastes and maybe aren't as critical as they should be, but i wouldn't be as much of an asshole about it because i don't get anything out of that. Maybe you do, idunno.

I do think it's important to try and understand why you like something (if you want to be a snob) and admit that things you like can still be flawed, but in the end film is meant to invoke emotion. The biggest point of art (imo) is to be enjoyable in one way or another. Only that can be the biggest deciding factor for how you view a piece, and subsequently how you rate it.

And if 10/10 can only mean absolute perfection in every way, then that rating will forever be reduntant because in the end all art is created by humans, and humans aren't flawless. I find the rating system much more pragmatic if the top score simply means the highest level a piece of art realistically can obtain. Which will of course still always be based on subjective impression.

sorcery said:


Hey.
Very simple taste? You mean simpleton right? =)
I wonder what's with that will to label anyone demanding a snob? I consider myself a humanist in the noble sense of term. A human being must strive to become as knowledgeable as he can. It's a moral duty in humanism. When you think about it, "Otaku" is a very reductive appellation, in the sense it reduces one as being a consumer of Japanese culture. I do think if bar is set low for kids, it won't likely be any high later on. Even as a teen, I had been self demanding intellectually. Same goes for marketted kiddie stuff. Do you like being defined by a demographic? I don't. I am personally convinced fine entertainment should reach for both kids and grown ups.

Also, I disagree. People don't go for art necessarily because it's enjoyable. It has to embed a meaningful message, otherwise it's just a firework of colors. A firework is nice to watch, but I don't think you'd sit hours looking at it. I took offense as Homo Festivus called me a cynical. That literally means I have no morals. I more like think it's anime writers who don't give a shit because fans watch anyway, who are cynical. If you look closely at my review of Mudai, you'll know that I am an esthete by heart. I know about the dilemma of subjectivity.

If I sound bitter, it's because I have had my share of anime community stupidity. I keep going justly to discuss with guys like you who don't sound like complete drones.