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I rate stuff in a mixture of how I feel about the show and how the show actually performs. Basically, even if a show isn't very polished or good-looking but is able to tug at my heartstrings, I might rate it around the same as something that is aesthetically pleasing but boring to me. Obviously, every show is different, and ultimately assigning numbers to a show doesn't really tell you its appeal beyond what we assign the numbers ourselves (but that's a whole different conversation) Ultimately I have a loose idea of how I feel about each show based on which number category I put it in.
A 1-5 is rare for me to give since anything below a 6 that's a full-length TV series I probably didn't get around to finishing. I don't assign numbers to my Dropped shows since it feels unfair to rate something that I didn't fully watch, but if I did finish them I would guess a lot of them would fall under that category. Because of this, 1-5 is basically a sliding scale of bad, from "5" being mostly just bland and uninteresting to "1" which would constitute a garbage dumpster fire.
Starting with "6" is where I would say the base "good" line starts. Below is how I categorize a show in question under 6-9
6- Fine. I enjoyed this series, but felt like it could have been much more than what it turned out to be. These either have large problems within them or had a mediocre tone throughout several parts. Something big kept me from ever fully engaging.
Ex. Selector Infected WIXOSS, Tsurune, Fire Force S1
7- Good. A series that I enjoyed and would possibly watch again if I ever have time. The general pacing and flow is considered good and it usually isn't plagued with many, if any, large problems.
Ex. Love Lab, My Little Monster, Snow White with Red Hair
8- Great. Series that I very much enjoyed. The lowest that a show can be rated and still possibly be considered a favorite.
Ex. Kaguya-sama S1, One Punch Man, Ore Monogatari
9- Amazing - A series that I enjoyed immensely and that either had one or two things that held it back from being a "10".
Ex. Summer Wars, Little Witch Academia, Silver Spoon
Shows with a "10" I tend to think of all on a similar level. Although not all are my favorites, each one of them did something special to earn them a 10. Think of the 10's as instant recommendations/top qualities instead of absolute favorites.
The Case Study of Vanitas
Chihayafuru
Fairy Tail
Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun
Gintama
Gintama: The Final Chapter
Haikyuu!
Hyouka
Keep Your Hands off Eizouken
March Comes in Like a Lion
Mob Psycho
Nichijou
Noragami
Odd Taxi
Princess Tutu
Re:Creators
Shirobako
Silver Spoon
Summer Wars
When Marnie Was There
I am super excited for S3. I've already read past this point in the novels, but since I wait for them to be released in paperback I'm sure I'm behind you. It's good to hear that you now have some more time to relax. I spent the last year teaching, and am happy that the school year is close to over. I definitely learned that teaching at the high school level isn't for me, and I hope I can find a replacing job soon! It's good to hear that you think life is on the upswing for you!!!
That's a good point. I sort of think he may have originally intended Alloy of Law to be a stand alone but then he decided he wanted to do more with the characters. I'm pretty sure Mistborn was always a trilogy, but who knows?
They are long, but they're totally worth it! What did you think of the latter two books of Mistborn Era 2? I liked both of them considerably more than the first book in that series.
I've been doing quite well. In fact, I just got the second COVID shot, which is exciting! Yay for life moving slowly back to normal.
Spring season does indeed have a lot going on in the anime world. I quite enjoyed the first episode of 86, but I need to get the sequels and start reading them, otherwise the anime will outpace me. I also am enjoying Fruits Basket, To Your Eternity, and Mashiro no Oto.
Brandon Sanderson is great at pulling together different plot threads in a believable way. That's one of the things that I really like about his writing. The second series does have a very different pacing, particularly in the first book. The second and third books are a little less frantic, but that just makes room for the characters to really grow on you.
Also, I am starting to enjoy So I'm a Spider, so What? a lot more. The start was a little hard to get through, but it is definitely improving. I guess I'll have to pick up the light novels at some point, since I've heard they're even better than the anime (something that's generally true.)
Good feelings or bad feeling? It is a pretty wild ride, especially the final book. I personally really like the third book in the series, but several of my family members thought that the first book was the best.
The second series is pretty different, but fun. Don't stop after the first novel, which I think is the weakest by far.
I'm watching a lot at the moment, but I will probably end up dropping a few. I've never heard of Wonder Egg Priority; what type of show is it? I agree that the last episode of Re:Zero was great. I highly enjoyed it. I'm also loving Horimiya, which is probably my favorite show of the season at this point. Jobless Reincarnation is surprisingly good. I'd read the novels and enjoyed them, but I'm always surprised when an isekai gets a good adaptation instead of a trashy money grab. So What I'm a Spider has been fun, but not great from my perspective (though it's good enough I'll probably stick with it throughout the season.) I'm also really enjoying Urasekai Picnic, since I love that style of horror (I like horror that feels creepy, not gore horror.)
I'm glad you enjoyed Yuru Camp! It really is a super cozy anime. If you enjoyed it, you should definitely give Flying Witch and Non Non Biyori a shot. Both have a similar, comfy slice-of-life feel.
Hi there! I wanted to thank you for the amazing recommendations from the secret santa event, I haven't had the time to start any yet but I am definitely going to and I appreciate all the effort you put into the note! Thank you again and happy new year! :')
Moving is the worst, but that's just part of life when you're young and renting. I very much hope that once I graduate and find a job it will be a long term deal so that I can put down roots somewhere and never leave (humorously enough, we joke about this trait being inherited from my Mom's side of the family. They lived in one place in England for centuries, then after immigrating found a place in the states and have lived there ever since. They're basically a fixture in their small town.)
It's funny how something that isn't so great at the titular duty of anime can still be absolutely fantastic. If only the more artistically gifted studios were able to have good taste in what they made instead of being beholden to the need to create the most profitable content in the eyes of the producers.
I stayed up far too late as well, playing a game of Terraforming Mars over the internet with friends. Luckily, as a student I didn't have to worry about going into work today. Still, I have plenty to do sorting out everything in my new place (I just moved.)
Thanks! Although the artwork of Bookworm in general isn't really anything to write home about, I love the variety of Myne's expressions. They did a great job in that area.
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Spring season does indeed have a lot going on in the anime world. I quite enjoyed the first episode of 86, but I need to get the sequels and start reading them, otherwise the anime will outpace me. I also am enjoying Fruits Basket, To Your Eternity, and Mashiro no Oto.
Also, I am starting to enjoy So I'm a Spider, so What? a lot more. The start was a little hard to get through, but it is definitely improving. I guess I'll have to pick up the light novels at some point, since I've heard they're even better than the anime (something that's generally true.)
The second series is pretty different, but fun. Don't stop after the first novel, which I think is the weakest by far.
Jobless Reincarnation is definitely more forward with sexual elements, so if that's not your taste then avoid it.
I'm glad you enjoyed Yuru Camp! It really is a super cozy anime. If you enjoyed it, you should definitely give Flying Witch and Non Non Biyori a shot. Both have a similar, comfy slice-of-life feel.
What shows are you enjoying this season?
It's funny how something that isn't so great at the titular duty of anime can still be absolutely fantastic. If only the more artistically gifted studios were able to have good taste in what they made instead of being beholden to the need to create the most profitable content in the eyes of the producers.
Thanks! Although the artwork of Bookworm in general isn't really anything to write home about, I love the variety of Myne's expressions. They did a great job in that area.