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- or 0. This is not a proper rating that I would apply to any anime. It just means that I probably haven't watched it enough to know how it should be rated.

1. It doesn't take an intelligent human being to figure out where or what went wrong with this. All it takes is a brain, functional or not, to understand why it's terrible. They're the kinds of shows that are so unfathomably bad that it's almost impressive. The kind of shows that serve as a reminder to anyone making a story that they can at least create something that is better than whatever the hell this was supposed to be.

2. Horrible to the point of being utterly repugnant but not so terrible that it's the absolute worst possible thing to exist. It takes actual effort to make something so bad that it's a 1 at best, but these are usually the exact opposite. They're the kind of anime that compromise any sense of integrity and serve as nothing more than filthy cash grabs. Anime that are likely to be more personally dislikable than they are actually garbage.

3. So bad that its flaws entirely outweigh any of its merits. They have a tendency to fall face-flat and/or are very incompetent at carrying out whatever it is that they attempt to do. These are best described as dispensable titles that are only meant to entertain viewers with a not so well-established taste (looking at you, Sword Art Online) or viewers who are just looking for something to simply indulge in and is not something I would recommend to anyone unironically.

4. Sub-par at best. Most of the anime that I consider bad tend to have great premises but quickly show their true colors not long after they start. They may or may not be entertaining, but regardless of whether or not they are, they are still shit. These anime often rely on cheap thrills, poorly done twists, and even shocks just to keep the audience employed. The characters seen in this show are also pretty terrible and/or have no special qualities, and whatever great ideas it might've had are almost always scrapped. They sometimes make for great time-passers.

5. These are the kind of anime that are a little harder to rate. They are usually rated as such because while they did likely have a few/many notable merits (characters, writing, etc), they had a very glaring flaw or flaws that prevented them from rising above the norm (plot holes, execution/direction/pacing problems, etc). Often times though, that isn't the case, and it could just be your normal, run-of-the-mill, nothing really special kind of show. Because of that, it's hard to call them terrible, but it's equally as difficult to call them anything 'decent'. Most of the time though, these shows are actually a fun watch. Sometimes, they're just flat-out boring.

6. Decentish. Nothing too special aside from being a fun watch for the most part. Generally has cases of good writing along with slices of bad/uninspired writing. It's a weird score for me in general due to just how many "decent" shows could actually pass as a 7. Overall, recommended for the average viewer.

7. Competent in most regards. Isn't always creative or technically impressive as its execution and overall presentation are what stands out the most when compared to everything else. Never without any flaws, no matter how major or minor, but its strengths almost always override them. Could even sometimes be a 6, but a 7 is what is given to them because it usually feels more suitable. 

8. Basically a 7 but on steroids. Its writing is not only competent but also something to admire. You can really tell that there was a great amount of effort and care that was put into its creation. These kinds of shows are up there as one of the powerhouses of its genre. The only reason as to why it wasn't anything higher was due it not having the exact qualities a great anime should have or maybe because it had a few errors worth noting.

9. Absolutely astonishing. These anime are the pinnacle of entertainment. They are ten steps ahead of other shows that came before them and many more that will eventually come after them. Whether it was its technical aspects that were handled with the uttermost care or was something that was unimaginably creative, intelligent and unprecedented, these are anime that I highly value and often reflect back on when I think of what makes a great show.

10. If a 9 is already a masterpiece, then a 10 is a grand-masterpiece. These are shows that far surpass certain boundaries for what could conventionally be considered "great". They're the type of shows that excel across all categories, never missing a beat. That's not to say that they are without flaws. It's just that they're so unbelievably good that any flaws it may bear are rendered irrelevant. They're not only something I acknowledge as being truly great but also something that I love to bits and pieces. This is the rarest score I would ever give to any anime, manga, TV show, video game, etc. because a 10 usually implies perfection, so I just settle for 9's instead.