But that's not the case with Tasogore and why I decided to honor this anime with a solid 10. Why? Because it finishes what it aims to achieve. It has an interesting story, a plot that stretches until the final conclusion, and its all tied in wonderfully with beautiful art styles and sound.
Does it need to be a super complex show about each person undergoing a tragic backstory? No. It just needs to have a fun cast with chemistry. Tasogare gets an 8 for its story, but a 9 for its art style, and a 10 total for having a solid conclusion. Why should I just recognize this anime as just another average 8? It's a cinematic work that was made to age perfectly, like a solid anime show to put on a timecapsle to see how anime can be done right. Honestly, this show feels like such a passion work that could only be made by a group of young inspiring artisans. Unique, interesting, cool looking characters and an artsy sound composition.
To rate this anime as an 8 or lower would just be glossing over the work as a whole because its "not serious enough" or "has comedy in its storytelling."
Tasogare earns the solid 10. Artists everywhere, take notes.
