Hey you! Yeah, you! Are you a fan of anime that isn't happy with the way MAL's scores are utilized? Do you like writing anime reviews, or even just writing in general? Do you think the notion that 7/10 as an average score is completely retarded? If you said yes to any of these questions, then this club may be for you!
Welcome to Metacritic for Anime, a club composed of some talented writers an anime fans that aim to create a more reliable scoring system than what MAL already has. These scores all come from well-written reviews from anyone wanting to participate. It may be a little small now, but with your help this idea could be the start of something great!
People call me Ando Commando/Ando/Aussie/That sick cunt, but if your nice and a woman you can call me anytime :D. I'm a straight white (who thinks he's black) male that likes some anime and the medium in general, but hates what has become of anime in general and how quality is no longer as high a priority in producing anime. Grew up with anime, beginning back when I was 5 and watched YuGiOh Duel Monsters, Pokémon and Naruto after school every weekday. Overtime watched more shorter series anime until I took a break at 2014 and didn't pick up anime again until late 2015. Currently a university student undertaking a course.... that's all your getting about that. I follow Tennis, NBA and Pro Wrestling (probably more knowledgeable about that than anime, and look at my completed anime!). Also a fan of movies, video games and currently trying to get into novels. I still watch a lot of anime since they're pretty accessible, easy to watch and some do intrigue me. Honestly I don't really have a 'favourite genre' as I'll probably watch anything that's good. However if I went by my favourites and scores I'd say I enjoy Drama, Psychological, Thriller, and Seinen anime. Usually I dislike Slice of Life, Shoujo, High School anime (and of course bullshit HENTAI AND YAOI!!!). Last thing: My favourites are based off of enjoyment, whereas with my scores I am more critical on shows.
10 - G.O.A.T of Anime, reserved only for the best of the best. I'm one to believe that no piece of entertainment is perfect, but these shows would make me reconsider that. Phenomenal in so many ways with near-flawless execution that leave me in awe once finished. They were ambitious and ultimately achieved its aspirations. They filled my heart with all kinds of emotions, and only left an empty void in their place. They push the boundaries of what the medium could do and ultimately are the reason why I still watch and follow anime today. So good, there is a possibly that some sort of divine being was a part of the creation of these shows.
9 - Outstanding shows that all anime fans should try watching. They hold some of the best anime has to offer and usually come once every few years at best. Masterpieces that I have an emotional attachment to and can see the brilliance of it from a critical point of view. Very impressive in many/all aspects, but for one reason or another lacks something special that keeps it from the perfect score. Nevertheless, they deserve all the praise they get.
8 - Great shows. The narrative, characters and themes are all great here and are utilized very well. Has some flaws throughout that annoy me and keep it from a higher score but the positives outweigh the negatives easily here. They are shows that resonate with me and achieve what they set out to do. Any show with a score of 8 or above are shows I would go back and easily watch on a whim and would recommend to friends.
7 - Good shows that lack in a few areas that keep it from geting a higher score. Was enjoyable and would recommend but I most likely would not re-watch, probably because either it had flaws that I really didn't like and/or I did not get invested enough into the show to warrant a higher score. However it is still a solid show that was enjoyable.
6 - Above Average/Decent shows that I still enjoyed, but not as much as anything higher. I'd still consider them relatively good, but would not give a 7 for a number of reasons, from a lack of story and character development to issues in execution and presentation. I would consider many of these nice time-passers but nothing more beyond that. Some shows here I would recommend to people, but I would not desire re-watching any of these.
5 - Average: Had problems with plot, characters, or both, but still found it enjoyable in some aspects. Many showed good promised but managed to somehow squander it. Shows range from wasted potential, to only a first season without a follow-up, to standard mediocre 'run-of-the-mill' title to just shows that I feel apathetic towards. Often have mixed feelings with shows like this. Not a bad score, but nothing to really brag about.
4 - Bad shows that could still be enjoyable, but I can't overlook the problems the show has. Holds many issues and holes that hinder my praise and enoyment of these shows, but still hold enough value to not be disregarded as a trainwreck. Thus most of these shows end up being forgettable.
3 - Very Bad shows that at times were enjoyable, but those times were few and far between piles of crap that I'd rather forget. Poor writing is usually abundant here and is ridden with cheap literary devices to make it look like it holds more value. These tactics I cannot forgive that easily.
2 - Terrible shows that have somehow saved themselves from a lower score, whether by something from the show or because I'm one weird SOB. Nevertheless, you really shouldn't waste your time on these shows unless your curiosity is too strong. And even then, you'll probably regret it.
1 - Appalling shows which should never be watched by any fans, and to be honest, it probably would've done better if I made the show. Horrendous in so many ways and aren't saved at all by the sound or animation quality. No non-anime fan should watch these as it would probably turn them off of anime forever.
0 (Yes I rate some shows 0) - Oh Lord the pain! I wish I never ever watched this. The people who produced this should've been taken into questioning for producing such bullshit. These shows should be taken to a dark alley, shot at and finally be erased from history. Nothing from these shows is redeemable.
A place where all the anime that I hate, loathe and despise so much that I vent my frustrations in reviews, and here they shall be a reminder to anyone who reads this far into my profile: Watch at your own risk. These are some of the worst animation I have ever experienced. The cancers levels are too damn high and need to be eradicated from the planet before more lives are lost and ruined. This is a place of no mercy; once you're here, you deserves every single bit of ridicule and hatred you get. Fuck these shows. I call this place:
Here's a Favorite Video Games mosaic. Several series I have not played a game of yet or one deserving of a spot have a chance of taking spots in the future such as Persona, Final Fantasy, Silent Hill, Sly Cooper and Klonoa. The mosaic will be updated with time.
Labeling by row (left to right) Row 1: Ghost Trick, Sonic Generations, The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask, Shovel Knight, Bayonetta 1&2, Shadow of the Colossus Row 2: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky, Sonic Mania, Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, Hollow Knight, Kid Icarus: Uprising, Tekken 5. Row 3: Star Fox 64 3D, Portal, Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Dust: An Elysian Tail, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Row 4: Banjo-Kazooie, Resident Evil 4, Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, Kirby Planet Robobot, Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Tales of Symphonia. Row 5: Nier Automata, The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker, Super Mario Galaxy, Soulcalibur II, Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, Ace Attorney Dual Destinies.
ayy nice, so underrated on rym for some reason. Heaven or Las Vegas isn't that far ahead of it in quality imo and tbh I prefer the dreaminess of Victorialand. Its basically Cocteau Twins' 'Depression Cherry'. Both underrated within each bands discography but so blissful
Stop kidding yourself. How bout you try and review a seasonal positively for once. We all know you're only trying to get famous off MAL with petty rants that appeal to the majority of toxic users here.
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Still don't understand why he keeps sending me comments, even though he prevented me from commenting on his page lmao
Prolly both
Shoulda hit Planet With sooner then so you can shut her up faster, fucko :^>
Wait nvm that wouldn’t work regardless
Well since you’re appealing to me, does this make me a toxic user?
And, no problem:)