How do I rate anime?
I am by no means an objective judge. However, I recognize that, there are objective arguments that can be made regarding certain aspects of any artpiece, mainly regarding poor storytelling, lack of original ideas, plotholes, rushed storylines and so on.
Generally speaking, I place a lot of value on storytelling and themes when it comes to anime. If I had to rank the importance I place on each aspect of anime when rating, it would probably look something like:
Writing > Themes > Music > Art > Animation
I have to admit that I consider the rating system on this site somewhat flawed. I wish I could be more precise with my ratings by using decimal numbers, or rate series as wholes, instead of giving a different score for every season. The following descriptions might help you better interpret the scores I give.
10 - Not perfect, but the top of the top. Series that I thoroughly enjoyed and would definitely rewatch. Several aspects were exceptional and unmatched, including world building, storytelling, soundtrack, art, animation, themes, main and supporting cast. My personal favourites of their respective genres.
9 - Highly enjoyable, rewatchable. Above average, close to the best, but not quite there. I think of them as near-tens with some minor faults. Exceptional nonetheless.
8 - Enjoyable all the way through. Something that's above average.
7 - Enjoyable, at least for the most part. It's average.
6 - Something I'd watch to the end, but isn't all that good. Below average.
5 - A series I'd have a problem watching to the end. Something of poor quality.
4 - A series I couldn't watch to the end, but forced myself to, something that's really poor.
3-1-A series that is plain bad. I-watched-this-so-you-don't-have-to-bad. Consider the rating a warning. Nami, I'm looking at you .
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