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Show my rating system:
The numbers in tags are adjusted into being links themselves, so if you click on a number in a tag, it will show every series I've assigned that number. The +s imply the show was close to the number above it, and the -s imply the show was close to the number below it.
For example: A show with a 7+ in the tag implies it was close to getting an 8, while a show with a 7- in the tag implies it was close to getting a 6.
10/10 Masterpiece tier: Best of the Best. It's less no flaws whatsoever and more that they do such a great job of convincing you that they're exemplary in their craft I end up loving them regardless. Your landmark view of what anime can achieve in its particular forte.
In grade terms this would be an A+
9/10 Amazing series: Nearly perfect. Above and beyond with its intention, excelled in areas you wouldn't even think could be done that well. Feels like more than just another show, one that left an honest impact to me as a person, in its goal to stand out. Grabbed me by the hand and never looked back in a quest for glory.
In grade terms, this would be an A
8/10 Great series: Some flaws that keep it from being amazing, but the show is really special when it does something right. 8s are shows that while not always phenomenal, hit this REALLY special soft spot that won't let me forget them. Almost consistently engaging, these are the start of shows that really resonated with me, with proper time to develop their ideas and compelling follow-through.
In grade terms, this would be an A- or B+
7/10 Good series: Mostly really good, but the flaws at this point go from minor gripes to elements that are actively intrusive to enjoyability and recommending. I do still have plenty of respect for these shows since what they do well they do really well, but it comes with an asterisk.
In grade terms, this would be a B
6/10 Okay series: A show that had potential or pretty good ideas but didn't follow through on them fully, while not botching them all together. Could be a series without much ambition with one idea going better than expected. Maybe had top of the line animation but a mediocre plot. More good than bad and had something to edge it ahead of the curve from other series. A title I enjoyed watching and didn't actively waste my time, but I don't have interest in seeing again or didn't leave too much an impression.
In grade terms, this would be a B- or C+
5/10 Meh series: An anime that exists. A mixed bag that likely doesn't try hard, not warranting of high praise nor bitter hatred. Shows in this category are often "harmless" or having little to offer besides being "time passers", so in turn I'm largely indifferent to their achievements or failures. Mehdiocre really.
In grade terms this would be a C.
4/10 Mediocre series: At this point I take active scrutiny to the series. Many mistakes were made along the way to make this a rough experience. Erroneous missed potential, but they can't save it or make it recommendable, so much as cushion wounds from what's often dismal writing. Is the first rating where something has left me with a feeling of anger or discontent.
In grade terms this would be a C- or D+
3/10 Bad series: Very flawed and pretty darn terrible. Trainwreck through and through with only bare positives. VERY misused potential. I suppose it COULD be worse, but I still went out hating the experience.
In grade terms this would be a D
2/10 Awful series: Don't ever watch this. Fails in nearly every way possible and the show feels like it's punishing you while watching it instead of being entertainment, even for what short trickles of hope there may be.
In grade terms, this would be a D- or F+.
1/10 Sh*t beyond Sh*t: The worst of the worst. You'd have to actively try to fail this bad. A ridiculous achievement in incompetence and non-effort. No redeeming value, no likability, no substance, no ANYTHING. Some of the worst scenes in anime are in these shows. In grade terms this would be an F.
Favorite Video Games
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.
Top 20 Favorite Anime Series (in no particular order)
1. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
2. Cowboy Bebop
3. Tenga Toppa Gurren Lagann
4. Hunter x Hunter 2011
5. Katanagatari
6. Steins;Gate
7. Berserk
8. Legend of the Galactic Heroes
9. Shirobako
10. Monster
11. Princess Tutu
12. March Comes in Like a Lion Season 2
13. Assassination Classroom Season 2
14. Baccano
15. Puella Magi Madoka Magica
16. Made in Abyss
17. Fate/Zero 2nd Season
18. Welcome to the NHK
19. Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Part 4
20. Soul Eater
20 Favorite Anime Movies (in no particular order)
5 Centimeters per Second
Cowboy Bebop: Knockin at Heaven's Door
End of Evangelion
Ghost in the Shell (1995)
Gintama: The Final
Grave of the Fireflies
K-On Movie
Kiki's Delivery Service
Memories
Perfect Blue
Princess Mononoke
Redline
Spirited Away
Steins;Gate Deja vu
Summer Wars
Sword of the Stranger
The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
Time of Eve
Tokyo Godfathers
Whisper of the Heart
Wolf Children
Top 20 Favorite Anime Guys (being updated, check back later) Top 20 Favorite Anime Girls (being updated, check back later)
1st Anime Completed- Bakugan Battle Brawlers
50th Anime Completed- Pending
100th Anime Completed- Clannad: After Story
150th Anime Completed- Katanagatari
200th Anime Completed- Revolutionary Girl Utena
250th Anime Completed- Samurai Champloo
300th Anime Completed- Princess Tutu
350th Anime Completed- Little Witch Academia (TV)
400th Anime Completed- Monster
450th Anime Completed- Recovery of an MMO Junkie
500th Anime Completed- Macross
550th Anime Completed- Future Boy Conan
600th Anime Completed- JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 5: Ougon no Kaze
650th Anime Completed- Nodame Cantabile
700th Anime Completed- SSSS.Dynazemon
750th Anime Completed- Gintama': Enchousen
Oh don't worry, I went ahead and watched the original movie (though I realized I might've watched it before a long time ago) prior to watching the anime ONA. It was quite fun if you haven't checked my activity on AniList yet.
Btw, it was a bit late but I did manage to watch the first SpiderVerse movie and it was easily one of the best things I've ever watched outside anime personally so far.
Hello! I recently started watching FMA and noticed it's on your favorites list. So far it's amazing! I'm not used to shounen humor, but it's a small price for the story and characters. Also it gets gradually darker.
Yeah, maybe part of the naturalism was because Lucas based three of the characters on his own experiences: Toad represented his nerdy phase in his mid-teens, Milner his street racing phase in his late teens, and Curt his time as a film student. In comparison Steve seems a little underdeveloped haha.
The film I compare American Graffiti with is Dazed and Confused, which has a similar "random events happen over the course of one night" plot, and is also a nostalgic look back at a previous decade. Funny you should mention the "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue, because I believe AG was the first film to have one.
I see you saw Oshi no ko. It was incredibly hyped. Does it worth a shot? I've seen the first episode and judging by that it'll either be decent or a forgettable show carried by the unusual eye design.
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guess i have to catch up
Btw, it was a bit late but I did manage to watch the first SpiderVerse movie and it was easily one of the best things I've ever watched outside anime personally so far.
The film I compare American Graffiti with is Dazed and Confused, which has a similar "random events happen over the course of one night" plot, and is also a nostalgic look back at a previous decade. Funny you should mention the "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue, because I believe AG was the first film to have one.