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I started watching anime in 2021, but only went into mainstream anime in 2023. Prior to that, I mainly streamed cartoons since 2013.

As of March 2024, I have tried some mainstream anime, and I'm looking forward to building up my anime catalogue.


My Personal Ranking System are as follows:

Scoring Criterias for Anime

The criteria in general is based on how much do I like a show - There's no reason for me to give a good score (8, 9 or a 10) to a show that I personally don't feel like it deserves it, despite it being critically acclaimed

The plot presentation is the key factor for my ranking, there are tiny details that will impact on the show's final grade as a complex plot show with good presentation that is highly rated on MAL that did not capture what I expect or want usually would rank at B, but a simple show that I can relate to would easily get a B+, A or even S rank.


Scoring to MAL Ranking Conversion

I use my own ranking methodology as follows:

Standouts:
S (10/10) - Superior: The show had a unique concept (at the point when watching), enjoyable to watch and is memorable for all the right reasons
A+ (10/10) - Perfection: The show invoked the various positive emotions in me when watching, giving me a wholesome feeling appreciating how the characters interact and the show unfolding for a satisfying outcome at the end
A (9/10) - Outstanding: The show is memorable and enjoyable as a whole, there might be some minor issues or parts that I do not like but overall, the show is a standout for its concept and presentation of the story that it wants to tell
B+ (8/10) - Excellent: The show is enjoyable as a whole, there might be some issues or parts/episodes that I do not like but overall, the show did enough as a whole to satisfy me


Watchable:
B (7/10) - Good
C+ (6/10) - Decent

Shows usually fall into three categories when scoring a 6-7/10:
1. The show is overall quite good in terms of plot and presentation, but it just doesn't capture what I like, in addition, Ecchi shows are hardcapped at 7.0 as honestly, remove the unnecessary nudity and it would've been an easy 8/10 or higher with the quality of the plot produced
2. The show could've been enjoyable but had annoying side characters that would've made the show enjoyable if they didn't exist, without ruining the plot
3. Shows that tries to incorporate too many elements but not utilising them fully to create a show that reflects its potential - simplicity is always the way to go


C (5/10) - Passable: Main reasons for this grade are:

1. The show suffered from leaving way too many details out, making the show difficult to understand
2. Using generic vague representation to drive the plot forward and expect me to interpret stuff using online forums - I want the show to properly explain what is the direction they are headed for, it's like abstract art - I will never understand why a blank white canvas is considered as "genius painting" so don't expect me to appreciate such "generic vague presentation" that is left open



Bad:
D+ (4/10) - Terrible
D (3/10) - Disgusting
D- (2/10) - Frustratingd
F (1/10) - Appalling

Severity:
Unlike for passing scores, the rating depends on the severity of how uncomfortable and angry I feel watching the show, there is no one-size-fit-all rating rubric

The following are elements as to why to why shows falls into the bad category are as follows:

Plot Related:
1. A show with no real plot - even shorts-based cartoons such as Tom and Jerry have a basic plot where there is a conflict between characters/a goal the MCs want to achieve in each episode, having a show with no plot and only just random things happening is something that I do not like because I find it hard to grasp as to what is really even going on
2. Too many unlikeable characters or an unlikeable MC to the extent where any positive qualities of the show are overshadowed by the cast
3. Ragebait shows - self-explanatory

Uncomfortable Scenes:
4. Mature themes that makes me feel uncomfortable watching
5. Intentional suggestive context being shown on-screen (such as a suggestive pose) that adds nothing of value to the story and is only there for "fanservice"
6. Shows that truly question my intelligence and common sense by using dumb humour as a medium aka brainrot
7. The use of incest in the show's plot, it's not funny even if it's used as a joke
8. Shows that have scenes of children being hit by adults to get them to "toughen up" (Note: Due to era/"cultural norm" differences, I would overlook and not penalise on this if the source material was released in the early 2000s or earlier)
9. Malicious behaviour disguised as innocent intentions - case by case basis, if I sense this happening, the show will be penalised