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Jul 29, 2022 2:25 PM
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No, I am not talking about the shows that are "so bad that they are good". More like shows that have a ton of problems with them, but are extremely entertaining so it doesnt really matter.

Two Examples:

1. One Punch Man - A lot of this shows popularity was built on hype pre-release alone. The story is pretty messy, the character depth and character development is non-existent, and the humor is very hit or miss (mainly S2). However, the action is godlike and keeps you hooked. Its got some peak animation. Fun to watch, but not the best show.

2. Spy x Family - Without Anya obviously this show falls flat. Its pacing is far too slow, and its other characters are pretty dull.
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Jul 29, 2022 2:29 PM
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There are zero shows with multiple problems that are entertaining. Because they are full of problems. This is like, the foundation of what makes shit taste what it is, which many ppl seem to shamelessly admit they have for some odd reason.
Jul 29, 2022 2:30 PM
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NextUniverse said:
There are zero shows with multiple problems that are entertaining. Because they are full of problems. This is like, the foundation of what makes shit taste what it is, which many ppl seem to shamelessly admit they have for some odd reason.


Most people would fine that rent-a-girlfriend show entertaining even though it has many flaws. Its not a god awful show, but its entertaining despite being pretty below average
Jul 29, 2022 2:37 PM
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If it's entertaining then it is already good but I guess you are talking about objectively good.

Probably most comedy, sol and gcdct shows. Lucky Star is not "good" but it's hilarious.
Jul 29, 2022 2:42 PM
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ateks said:
If it's entertaining then it is already good but I guess you are talking about objectively good.

Probably most comedy, sol and gcdct shows. Lucky Star is not "good" but it's hilarious.


what, these genres can't be good? Is that what you're saying?

Anyway, OT:

Mirai Nikki. Its the best bad show ever.

on a similar note, ReLife is the worst good show ever.
Jul 29, 2022 8:57 PM
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Is being entertaining not indicative of good quality? Perhaps you are too narrow minded to recognize the qualities in a show that you enjoy but still think is bad.
Jul 29, 2022 9:04 PM
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Lycoris Recoil seems to be the case, cute waifu, John Wick and yuri bait
If you're a fanboy, please don't waste my time.

Watch more movies, please.

Perhaps, this is hell.
Jul 29, 2022 9:07 PM
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Tomodachi-game, Platinum End, Gleipnir, are all shos I think have flaws but find really entertaining.
Jul 29, 2022 9:15 PM
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There are plenty of shows like that. It's a matter of finding it appealing in the first place.




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Jul 29, 2022 9:18 PM

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If it entertains you, it's a good show. There's no need to look at it objectively and point out flaws.

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Jul 29, 2022 9:18 PM

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There might be several but one i remember is Blade Runner Black Lotus.
CickNipolla said:
The story is pretty messy, the character depth and character development is non-existent
i think you watched the wrong OPM.
Jul 29, 2022 9:19 PM
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If I find them entertaining then those anime are good in my opinion.



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Jul 29, 2022 9:21 PM
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fairy tail and demon slayer are some of my guilty pleasure
Jul 29, 2022 9:34 PM
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umineko when they cry is kind of okay and entertaining at the beginning but once the plot kicks in you can see the trainwreck that it actually is
Jul 29, 2022 9:44 PM

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Rinrinka said:
If I find them entertaining then those anime are good in my opinion.


entertaining =/= good

entertaining can equal enjoyable, or equal worth watching, but because u enjoy watching a show does not make that show a good anime
Jul 29, 2022 9:59 PM
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CickNipolla said:
Rinrinka said:
If I find them entertaining then those anime are good in my opinion.


entertaining =/= good

entertaining can equal enjoyable, or equal worth watching, but because u enjoy watching a show does not make that show a good anime

Entertaining equals good for me, so when I enjoy an anime, I consider it a good anime.

I don't call anime which makes me bored a good one definitely :)



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Jul 29, 2022 10:05 PM

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Basically any ecchi series that I've championed over the past twelve years, and the Rebuild of Evangelion movies.

Jul 29, 2022 10:29 PM

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no, one punch man isn't even entertaining to me.

i would say, some ecchi shows ig?
Jul 29, 2022 10:30 PM

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Code Geass is a great example of a trashy but entertaining anime. I heard the writers even said they added in elements to the show because they were over the top or something along those lines, but of course it failed to elevate its writing quality the same way it did for an anime like Gurren Lagann, because Code Geass was never (intentionally) absurdist for it to thematically complement it.


i think you might be mistaking it with a different mecha, Neon Genesis Evangelion

The writer of NGE at some point said he was only adding religion themes to make the show " over the top " as you describe
Jul 29, 2022 10:35 PM
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Entertaining, but not particularly good? Every SOL in a nutshell.
Jul 29, 2022 10:35 PM

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There are things I have lasting nostalgia for that make it hard for me to dislike or take issue with their obvious flaws. Zero no Tsukaima would be the perfect example. But even then, I don't think the show is bad. It's just far more entertaining to me than it would be otherwise, if I had no history with it.

I do think it's possible for something to be enjoyed unironically and also be outright bad, but it's very rare, unless you're a blank slate of a human being with zero preconceptions about media. Your experience of a show is a system operating between you, a person, and the show, at a specific time and place. Circumstances can vary wildly and bring that experience with them.
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Jul 29, 2022 10:43 PM

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kizumi91 said:
Entertaining, but not particularly good? Every SOL in a nutshell.


u got an average score of 4, you dont think any anime is good 💀💀💀
Jul 29, 2022 11:22 PM
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CickNipolla said:
kizumi91 said:
Entertaining, but not particularly good? Every SOL in a nutshell.


u got an average score of 4, you dont think any anime is good 💀💀💀

ur avarage score is 8, so do you think every Anime is good?
Jul 29, 2022 11:33 PM

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I think that's a perfect description for Code Geass. Even with all the flaws, my enjoyment for it won't allow me to reduce it's score any further.
Jul 29, 2022 11:35 PM
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I probably have to agree with One Punch Man....
Jul 29, 2022 11:38 PM

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lets get real here, "inferno cop" flops, but i rate it 10/10…
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Bleach
Obviously have flaws
But it was quite enjoyable
Still hyped for TYBW
Another
It was funny but entertaining

Goth (manga)
Tokyo ghoul RE (manga)
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CickNipolla said:
kizumi91 said:

ur avarage score is 8, so do you think every Anime is good?


i think as the normal human does, i only pick and and finish shows i enjoy. no reason to watch 8 hours of a show i dont like just so i can give it a low rating

your logic doesn't apply to me, so please don't impose your standard on me
Jul 30, 2022 12:17 AM
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CickNipolla said:
kizumi91 said:

your logic doesn't apply to me, so please don't impose your standard on me


im well aware my logic doesnt apply to a college drop out like yourself

lmao "college drop out"? Talking like you are lurking under my bed.
Jul 30, 2022 12:20 AM

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attack on titan season 4 part 1

attack on titan season 4 part 2
Jul 30, 2022 12:23 AM
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CickNipolla said:
kizumi91 said:

lmao "college drop out"? Talking like you are lurking under my bed.


cant even deny it though can you....

cant even prove it though can you...
Jul 30, 2022 12:28 AM

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You have 10 of them as your favorites.
Jul 30, 2022 12:42 AM

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Rent a girlfriend falls in this category
Jul 30, 2022 12:50 AM

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black clover, lycoris recoil
come to my mind for this
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Jul 30, 2022 12:51 AM

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Rijupalika said:
You have 10 of them as your favorites.


honestly impressive for someone to think all 10 of my favorites are entertaining, its rare to find someone who agrees with all 10
Jul 30, 2022 1:17 AM
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Everything I enjoy is good for me and if I don't enjoy something then it's not good for me
Jul 30, 2022 1:20 AM
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Spy x Family would be a recent example of this. The story isn't that interesting, but the characters make it entertaining
Jul 30, 2022 2:26 AM
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Jul 30, 2022 2:38 AM

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Entertaining is literally what it means to be good...
Well, some people laugh at how bad something is, but that's kink shame worthy.
Jul 30, 2022 2:56 AM

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CickNipolla said:
Rinrinka said:
If I find them entertaining then those anime are good in my opinion.


entertaining =/= good

entertaining can equal enjoyable, or equal worth watching, but because u enjoy watching a show does not make that show a good anime

My taste is objectively correct, so a show being entertaining is in what what it means to be good by definition.
Jul 30, 2022 2:57 AM

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the devil is a part-timer
the plot doesn't make much sense but its way funnier then it should be
Jul 30, 2022 3:16 AM

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all the seasonal isekai/ overpowered fantasy
yes my taste is that low

Jul 30, 2022 3:24 AM

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Kimetsu no Yaiba / Demon Slayer has a lot of flaws, but is still entertaining when it comes to the action at least.
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Jul 30, 2022 3:31 AM

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i'm too lazy to post a link, but i made a stack for this exact thing.

just go to my profile and find the stack "me brain want sleep"
Jul 30, 2022 3:38 AM
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Tomodachi game. Kanojo mo Kanojo...
Jul 30, 2022 3:44 AM
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CickNipolla said:
No, I am not talking about the shows that are "so bad that they are good". More like shows that have a ton of problems with them, but are extremely entertaining so it doesnt really matter.

Two Examples:

1. One Punch Man - A lot of this shows popularity was built on hype pre-release alone. The story is pretty messy, the character depth and character development is non-existent, and the humor is very hit or miss (mainly S2). However, the action is godlike and keeps you hooked. Its got some peak animation. Fun to watch, but not the best show.

2. Spy x Family - Without Anya obviously this show falls flat. Its pacing is far too slow, and its other characters are pretty dull.
Code Geass and Im Quitting Heroing are 2 good ones
Jul 30, 2022 3:56 AM

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Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid

I love that anime. Girl give other girl orgasms so they can fight,,,YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES

Best powersystem ever Hehehehehehehehe

You have to be a true man of culture to be able to appreciate its beauty Lol

But I can also understand if other people dislike it =P Yuri soft porn is not for everyone


Jul 30, 2022 4:17 AM

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CickNipolla said:
Rijupalika said:
You have 10 of them as your favorites.


honestly impressive for someone to think all 10 of my favorites are entertaining, its rare to find someone who agrees with all 10
Yeah those are all entertaining anime not gonna lie, but you should also try good anime.
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Code geass. It surely keeps you entertained if you don't think about its stupidity.
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