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Jan 1, 2015 8:09 AM
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Jet_Blackhazel said:
I use the 5 ep rule or 1/5th rule for long running shows.

They give you pretty much the idea on what the show is trying to be.
I thought it was the three episode rule.....don't change the rules on me!
Jan 1, 2015 8:28 AM

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Aeonic said:
Jet_Blackhazel said:
I use the 5 ep rule or 1/5th rule for long running shows.

They give you pretty much the idea on what the show is trying to be.
I thought it was the three episode rule.....don't change the rules on me!


3 ep rule is too mainstream
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Now take a look at Berserk (2016).

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Jan 1, 2015 8:48 AM

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i generally watch anime as they are airing, so i tend to with the shows i pick up at the beginning of the season even if they are sub-par, unless something really pisses me off.

when i do pick up something that isn't airing, it's usually because someone recommended it, so i try not to drop it.
if you disagree with what i say, feel free to comment on my profile. in all likelihood, i won't come back to this thread.

Jan 1, 2015 9:03 AM

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I usually rate something on the art and setting/premise for the first couple episodes or don't rate it at all then it goes down from there.
Jan 1, 2015 9:04 AM

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Depends on how much potential I think it has or how bored I am. If I didn't like a show's first episode but I think it has potential I'll stick around. If not, easy drop. In case I drop something that improves on itself gradually, I'll check back on its response from in the episode discussions at the end of the season.
Jan 1, 2015 9:05 AM

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All of them, i form my opinions during the episodes.
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Jan 1, 2015 9:09 AM

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Being the all mighty omniscient higher entity that i am, i judge when i finish the show.
Jan 1, 2015 9:24 AM

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First episode. If I'm not hooked within 20 why waste 3hours or so continuing. Though shows like Steins; Gate has proven me wrong.
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Jan 1, 2015 9:38 AM

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I just watch anime when I feel like watching them. If I never feel like watching them, then it gets dropped or on hold.
Jan 1, 2015 9:46 AM

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I always watch the whole Anime.
Jan 1, 2015 10:13 AM

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A half or 5+. If I only watch 1 or 2 I can't because I haven't seen all the anime has to give me: story, characters, etc.
Jan 1, 2015 10:47 AM

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If we're talking about dropping anime, I use the 3 episode rule. Sometimes I drop in the middle or past the middle but I have to watch at least 3.
But if we're talking about judging an anime then it's after seeing the ending of course. I rate my watched series just to remind me if I liked the previous episodes though.
Jan 1, 2015 12:58 PM

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Between 5 seconds and full length-1 episodes.

I drop when I feel like it. No rules, nothing.
Jan 1, 2015 1:12 PM
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I usually watch 3 episodes before I judge a series, because some anime series are slow plot starters.
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