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Hi all! This is a collection of all the anime I've seen, with scores and comments from me. Please be respectful of my space if you intend to interact with me.

I consume anime with the intent of understanding art and finding a throughline to the artist. Sometimes there won't be an apparent reason as to why I didn't connect with a project, and that's okay. I'm willing to accept that I can't connect to everything. Some projects will be scrutinized more than others, but I'll try my best to at least respect most projects, because there are always going to be awesome people working in this field who likely have a lot more passion and insight than I do as a spectator.

As MAL dictates, opinions will be represented as a score from 1-10. For the most part, it helps categorize my feelings into something simple. That said, an arbitrary number doesn't always tell the whole story. So to help you understand where I'm coming from, I have a few things worth listing.

My scores are based on the level of connection I felt toward a piece and what I thought made it shine or fail. I experience every project differently, but understanding how something resonates with me personally is one of my most conscious efforts.

Regarding inherent biases surrounding source material. The goal here is to find enjoyment from anime, and that means getting an accurate impression of its individual merits. I'd much rather judge a product for what it is rather than what it could have been. Source material (usually) comes second.

This list is a judgment of art. Interpreting art is just a basis of opinion, not bound to the depth of one's intelligence. I am honest about my feelings here. Although some of my comments are outdated, please take them with a grain of salt.

Some history of how I got here: I was 15 years old when I saw Sword Art Online. Even if I don't enjoy it today, that doesn't take away from it sparking a years-long interest. So for better or for worse, I recognize it proudly. I started watching seasonals in Fall 2017 when the Blend S OP was a meme. During that time, I would have been watching most of the popular and acclaimed shows like FMAB and Death Note. It wasn't until Winter 2018 that I started becoming a bit more critical of the media I consumed. Attributed to the one and only Darling in the FranXX. It's hilarious to think back on the years that came and went, one opinion changing after the next. All for the joy of seeing pixels move on my monitor! Where did the time go!

If you are interested, I do analysis and criticism on my YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@pretentiousanimefan

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Problem with my opinions? I refer you to this.
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