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Real name's Jordan. If you want to know what I'm like, check out Urban Dictionary; its descriptions of me are about 200% true.

As for my scores, keep in mind that they are all subjective. It is simply a means for me to sort out which is better than what, as well as to give me (and others) an idea to the amount of flaws a show has. The weighting method (see below) is a way for me to express which aspects of the work matter the most in my opinion. The individual scores for each category is also entirely subjective.

Story - 25%

I am a fan of shows with plot. Sure I enjoy the occasional SoL, but if every episode doesn't lead to anything then I will give it 5/10 for story. However, shows like Cowboy Bebop and Tatami Galaxy are the exception since, despite the episodic nature, there is still an over-arching plot. Shows that have a well-handled plot score higher than 5; if there is a plot but the bad balances out the good, it will get a 5 and; if the flaws ruin the existing plot, points will be deducted from 5.

Art - 20%

By art, I don't mean flashy visuals like Clannad or SAO. What I'm looking for are expressive art styles, fluid animation and memorable character designs.

Sound - 20%

I can't speak Japanese at a conversational level, so I can't tell if the voice acting for subbed works is anything great. If there is an obvious blunder (which is rare), then I will point it out. If there is anything wrong with the dub, and if I have watched it, I will point that out also. My thoughts on the soundtrack rely on if the songs match their scenes and if they can be listened to on their own.

Characters - 25%

Some people say that this is the most important aspect (I'm looking at you, ThatAnimeSnob), but in my opinion characters cannot grow or develop without a good story to make it happen. Because of that, Story=Characters for me.

Enjoyment - 10%

This is the lowest because being enjoyable=/=good. I still include it in the review as a way of briefly expressing my personal thoughts on it.

And that is how I review anime, all written in my review format. If you have comments or suggestions post 'em.