Agreed. The censoring somehow made it look even more absurd. There are Elfen Lied levels of bloodshed but somehow seeing it censored with solly black bars and fog just made it even better than otherwise. I have the uncensored blurays and it lacks something.
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Agreed. The censoring somehow made it look even more absurd. There are Elfen Lied levels of bloodshed but somehow seeing it censored with solly black bars and fog just made it even better than otherwise. I have the uncensored blurays and it lacks something.
8 X 11 Printer Paper
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Sabagebu! 1-12
Due to Stella 's negative impact on me I decided to avoid this show when it aired. After seeing the general praise on here I decided to try it out, now this is what I was hoping Stella would be like. Generally an enjoyable show that had some amazing comedy moments, and even when it goes action based it never takes itself too seriously. None of the gags ever felt overplayed, nor did it feel like it was trying to shove jokes that didn't work down your throat.
7/10
Due to Stella 's negative impact on me I decided to avoid this show when it aired. After seeing the general praise on here I decided to try it out, now this is what I was hoping Stella would be like. Generally an enjoyable show that had some amazing comedy moments, and even when it goes action based it never takes itself too seriously. None of the gags ever felt overplayed, nor did it feel like it was trying to shove jokes that didn't work down your throat.
7/10
Oh god. Not lkke this. Hestia was a mistake. She's nothing but trash.
If thats 7/10 then what shows do you rate a perfect 10? Or at least 9/10?
8 X 11 Printer Paper
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Of the 496 shows I've watched 3.82% have gotten a 9 and 0.8% got a 10.
Sounds like my MAL. Of my 400 odd completed, I've given no 10's and five 9's. And the nines are just multiple seasons of two shows (Natsume and Spice & Wolf).
Have you seen Haibane Renmei or Kino's Journey?
No. Haven't seen either. Are either available streaming anywhere?
Looking at my scoring I'm just pretty unwilling to give out extremes (and just what is a perfect anime - I have the same issue with giving games 10's). Even with shows I drop, they need to be especially bad (technically and storywise) for me to go below 4.
8 X 11 Printer Paper
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I see. Well thats why you dont have any tens then
I know but if your name doesnt match gaf I dont remember who is who.
A 5.3 mean is pretty low I must admit.
8 X 11 Printer Paper
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I like to use the full scale, for me a 5 is an Average show. I do find that I mark more popular shows I didn't like, harsher than I should.
I use the top end unless something is abysmal. Then it gets a 2 or something.
KenjiGlove
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Does anyone actually read MAL reviews to learn if a show is good or not?. Most MAL reviews are super cringey to me.
MetroidPrimeRib
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I doubt many in here do. I already know people in here I can ask for recs and know they have something good to say when they type up something huge. Also a ton of reviews and recs on MAL are joke ones.
Also being able to review something when it's not done (OR EVEN OUT) is stupid. Individual episodes? Sure. Extremely long series like One Piece? Why not. 1 cour anime series? lol.
I think I've already told this story, I wrote a review for Patema Inverted. Gave it a generous 6/10 and my review said "what a disappointing shitty movie."
Mod deleted my review, and threatened to ban my account.
MAL reviews are serious.
Basileus777
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It's even better when you read those recommendations and see all the comparisons between Reinhard and onii-sama.
iRAWRasaurus
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"Oh, Good Hunter."
Twin Tails
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Blood Blockade Battlefront 08
I still have no clue what is going on, except that there is crazy stuff happening on screen.
I still have no clue what is going on, except that there is crazy stuff happening on screen.
I don't I generally just use overall ranking in genre and what its compared to to get a sense of whether I might like trying it. Though it was used much more when I was starting out than now, as I've seen/tried most things in the genres I like that the community is fond for.
But then I tend to not use reviews in media as buying advice. Especially now where with most media I can sample before I buy. I guess film is an exception, but I feel I'm experienced enough to get a sense from trailers and other details to get a sense for whether I'd like a film.
Fafner Exodus 2nd cour PV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-dZ1N3AP0U
For the most MAL users 6/10 is as low as it can get,no joke.If you gave it a 6 , it couldn't have been that shitty
Jex
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No. I don't think just judging the aggregate reviews of a variety of unknown anime watchers is a good method for learning whether something is good or not. I mean, I can understand people using it as a way of learning what's popular, but it's certainly not going to tell you what's worth your time.
As with video games, I think the only real way to use reviews is to find people whose tastes are either similar to yours or where you understand how they arrive at their opinions (for instance, I honestly do find DTL's nonsensical patter useful because I understand the things he likes) and to factor that into anything you read.
Alongside as Quasar says your own judgement about what sample media is available.
Alongside as Quasar says your own judgement about what sample media is available.
iRAWRasaurus
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*Approval Gesture*
Most things I rate are either 6-10 or 1-3
Twin Tails
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H20: Footprints in the Sand 05
The bgm is pretty alright, and that teacher and those students are real dicks Edit: To her. http://a.pomf.se/oqiqkp.webm
The bgm is pretty alright, and that teacher and those students are real dicks Edit: To her. http://a.pomf.se/oqiqkp.webm
H20: Footprints in the Sand 05
The bgm is pretty alright, and those kids and teachers are real dicka.
Real dicka?
R_thanatos
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names2hard4you
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The way I go about it with new shows is, a month or so before a season starts I'll look up what's gonna be on. I'll look at the poster and description, see if it peaks my interest. If so, I'll write the name down on my phone (I have an "upcoming anime" list). Once the season starts, I'll give them a try and judge for myself whether I find the shows entertaining or not. Other shows that weren't on my list, or older stuff I get through word of mouth or even through here. I don't really read reviews or use MAL other than to look up information about what's on currently.
CheapJuice
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Arslan Senki - 08
I like the strategic plans Narsus hatches and executes, and how well he can read people and their actions. Keikaku of any kind is my g-spot, so this episode was to my liking.
I was a bit disappointed with the fight between
though. There is a post credit scene, so don't bounce at credits.
I like the strategic plans Narsus hatches and executes, and how well he can read people and their actions. Keikaku of any kind is my g-spot, so this episode was to my liking.
I was a bit disappointed with the fight between
Daryun and Kharlan
I have a rather simple method.
if the show immediately interests me I will put it at the forefront of my watchlist. Reviews have no bearing on my choices. Its a gut feeling and little else.
Twin Tails
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H20: Footprints in the Sand[/B] 06
Well, things got resolved between the two girls, at least for now. Now they'll stop bullying and beating the shit out of her.
Also new hairstyle for main heroine.
Episode 8
It went to real weird place, magical girl, 4th wall breaking but it made sort of sense in the end. Good scene at the end, music was great and sad. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7Yyi62yEMs
Also, it is VN originally. That's where the good bgm comes from.
We know greatness.
Well, things got resolved between the two girls, at least for now. Now they'll stop bullying and beating the shit out of her.
Also new hairstyle for main heroine.
Episode 8
It went to real weird place, magical girl, 4th wall breaking but it made sort of sense in the end. Good scene at the end, music was great and sad. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7Yyi62yEMs
Also, it is VN originally. That's where the good bgm comes from.
We know greatness.
If something is below a 7 on MAL then I know something is wrong with that show.
No. Kick-Heart and Pupipo are both below seven and they're great.
Dedication Through Light
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The only ones that are useful are when they are full series reviews or at the third episode. I like their forums. Actually had others to discuss utapri, dracolle, herobank, and oreca battle with.
strangedopamine
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Some of my favourite shows are below a 7 on MAL:
- Goldfish Warning!
- Sazae-san
- Robot Girls Z
- Marie and Gali
- Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
- Pupipo!
Then there's Mirai Mizue's work like Wonder which are also rated under 7/10 average too.
Just because it's below some arbitrary average rating on MAL doesn't mean there is something wrong with a show. People can find some good in everything.
Cornbread78
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H20: Footprints in the Sand 05
The bgm is pretty alright, and that teacher and those students are real dicks Edit: To her. http://a.pomf.se/oqiqkp.webm
Man, I have this one in my Crunchy queue. ( was a rec from a couple weeks ago, lol) How is it overall?
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