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Hi!

I watch a bit of anime from time to time. I created this page with the intent of putting into perspective exactly how much anime I've seen, along with getting pent-up thoughts out there. I'm happy if you wanna talk about any anime recommendations you have or anything, though. I don't particularly watch much anime any more, mainly because I keep coming across tropes that I've seen time and again, which can make the whole experience dull.
Still, I appreciate what the medium does and how it allows more mature narratives in animation possible; Western animation is starting to get there, but it's still got a long way to go.


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Ratings:
10: Downright beautiful to watch, and will usually transcend onto me emotionally and spiritually. I would usually consider re-watching these shows if I had the time. A lot of thought and consideration goes into giving a show a 10, based upon its character writing, themes, plot, symbolism, stakes etc. Completely memorable, and I would obviously recommend these entirely.

9: Brilliant - I will have connected a large amount with this show and its plot. The dividing line between a 9 and a 10 will usually be based on whether or not it goes anywhere spectacular with its characters and themes. These are usually very polished shows.

8: Great stuff - Doesn't go anywhere amazing, or messes up on a few points here and there, but still a really entertaining experience that's worthwhile. These may either have very interesting concepts that are nicely developed, yet still fall down in some relatively minor areas, or are just solid on all fronts.

7: Good - From this point downwards, there are usually more glaring mistakes made in these narratives and they don't set themselves apart from the crowd. Issues generally include non-existent stakes, bad exposition, ideas and concepts you've seen plenty of times before etc. These shows are still worth watching though, and I'd recommend them after watching the more highly rated ones if you really have that much time on your hands.

6: Fine - Generally a positive viewing experience, just not anything special. It'll at least have something that sets it apart from copious amounts of trite shows out there, but either it doesn't execute it well or suffers in another area.

5: Ehhh - A common theme with my scores for these is archetypal characters that you could see in a thousand other anime just like it, plot-lines that you've seen elsewhere etc. Usually little to no character development or progression, either. All round just your run-of-the-mill show you've seen dozens of times before with lazy writing and nothing to really set itself apart. These shows usually have the most bland art styles.

4: Bad - These will have pretty bad flaws that I just can't look past. Not the worst thing ever, just pretty weak in a lot of areas. Will probably contain a lot of the issues discussed in 5.

3: Uh oh - Will usually have multiple blatant flaws glaring you right in the face (ouch), such as giant plot holes, unbelievable or horribly archetypal characters, plotlines that cease to make sense, or just sheer random events with zero setup to support their existence.

2: Ohh no - Nah. Laughably bad. Fun fact: I don't think I've ever given a show worse than a 3, mainly because I'd rather not waste my time when I could be doing productive things.

1: Oh dear oh dear - Just do something better with your life. Do that thing you always wanted to do (you know, that thing?). Bake a cake, or spend some time completing a crossword. Go to the zoo with your family, idk. Or you could spend your time watching this. I don't know, the world's your oyster, friend.