I essentially score by gut feeling mainly based on the emotions the story and characters manage to make me experience, but I don't dismiss technical factors either.
FAVOURITE SHOWS 10 – Something that wholeheartedly kept me entertained from start to finish. Touching, impactful, clever and just in general among the best shows I've ever had the pleasure of watching. Does something special that no other show manages to do quite the same. 9 – An almost perfect show with multiple noteworthy positive aspects. An enjoyable and predominantly entertaining experience that resonated with me considerably; in this case, enjoyment and emotional value can override minor technical flaws. Includes most of my seasonal obsessions.
GOOD SHOWS 8 – A really good, memorable show that has at least one excellently executed attribute. With just a few weaknesses, the positives greatly exceed the negatives resulting in a relatively recommendable experience! However, the flaws are severe enough to not justify a higher score. 7 – Something I mostly enjoyed, but wasn't thoroughly convinced by. The show is definitely worth watching and has more positive than negative qualities, but loses points due to few unignorable issues such as poor production value, lackluster writing or a certain frustrating/boring narrative.
AVERAGE SHOWS 6 – Something I might have enjoyed more if certain aspects of it were done differently. A show with both notable negative and positive qualities. The gripes I have with these shows tend to be fairly specific compared to the more vague nature of one point higher. 5 – A complete nothing burger with no standout qualities on either side of the spectrum. Mediocre shows can be tolerable in rare cases, but most of these stories are either forgettable, draggy or feel completely stakeless. 4 – It's bad beyond saving but I honestly didn't mind watching it! I may have not enjoyed the show completely unironically nor would I recommend it but I did vibe with it to a "so bad it's kind of good" extent – a sigh of relief may have been let out after completion though.
BAD SHOWS 3 – It's bad, but it's mainly because of either lack of personal enjoyment or productional difficulties such as poor pacing or a clumsy script. It may be boring, cringy or otherwise an unenjoyable experience in its majority, but in the end it's just a harmlessly crappy flop that won't hurt anyone. 2 – It's bad in a way that is deeply rooted in the narrative itself. The show exhibits either awfully handled storytelling, harmful values or problematic portrayal of a topic, character or behavior in a way that is not justified and considerably takes away from an enjoyable experience. 1 – Besides fulfilling all aforementioned bad show criteria, it's a story that I genuinely can't find a single thing to praise from a narrative viewpoint. It's either disturbing, scarring or just in general among the worst, unenjoyable, cringy dumpster fires I've suffered through. Either way, every cell in my body despises this piece of media and tries to repel it's existence. Even a word as strong as "hate" can be used to describe my feelings towards the things I've rated 1.
I don't score shortform series because I find it hard to rate them fairly. I don't list most unfinished shows, OVAs and specials.
Unrated manga are most likely things I either can't settle on a fair rating for or don't remember properly enough to score.
Don't really have one atm, listen to this banger instead!
moving out sounds super overwhelming, hope its going well! are u starting university or just moving out? so glad to hear from u again haha! i haven't really been watching/reading much recently, but i do plan to get back into animanga soon! have a list of anime i plan to rewatch as i'm hoping to continue some series that have had new seasons since last watching. what about u !!
Yeah, I hope that's the case when I do get invited to one. I normally don't care what others' perception of me, but the dread happens when you least expect it, you feel? I cannot separate myself from introversion, but I can do my best regardless. Also, pretending in a social setting is one of my talents lol. (◝◨⌣◨)◞◟(◧⌣◧◜)
It's nice to know you're choosing out of your own interests. Having free education must be very helpful to encourage youngsters to choose whichever career they want, even if it's considered niche as you put it. I went with my degree simply because of that one documentary I watched that made me think "I could do this for a living and not get bored." Kinda simpleminded when you think about it, but it managed to work so I guess it's fine. ദ്ദി(*꒦ິ꒳꒦ີ) I still find it interesting despite the pressure at work, having no serious thoughts of quitting, just jokey, passing thoughts (for now). As long as my boss doesn't put me to the edge, I think I would stay here for a long time. (•᷄- •᷅ ;) I just wished I had gone with something that doesn't require a lot of thinking but reaps in the cash so I could think more of what manga I'd read next on my free time, rather than just work. ❀⸜(˶´ ˘ `˶)⸝❀
It is someone specific, someone I just met months ago. I also rarely have crushes, in fact he was my third one so far. The first time we met, we only exchanged a few conversations. He didn't give off anything special. Back then, I thought he was cute, nothing more. Then the time came for the part-time lecturer job at a university I had been offered to. I realized he accepted the offer as well, not until when the other lecturers were introduced to one another. (⊙_⊙) He asked me on a messaging app about the university since I'm more familiar with it. Still, nothing special. It was when I sat on his class one time that the notion that I'd want to date him hit me. He dresses well, is smart, is funny, and from what I can sense, he's a good person. (•̪ o •̪) He's also not straight, which is perfect. ( ✧Д✧) I had this feeling that I'd like to know more about him. If I'll confess, maybe he'll say yes idk. I think it's just my delusions at work. ( ꩜ ᯅ ꩜;) ... What's holding me back aside from the fear of rejection is that I think he's far too good for the likes of me. For now, since we're friends on social media, I react in every one of his stories. Does sending hearts on stories count as flirting? lol. ⸜(。˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡ I hope he takes the hint. I wish for the fruition of your relationship as much as I wish for mine. (*ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)ꕤ*.゚
I just recently moved to a new area again so I'm still adjusting. Did something interesting happen lately?
Wow, that's great to hear. I hope your stay at college will be memorable. It's been more than a year since I graduated college, and looking back on it now that I am working, I regret not socializing enough. I was told by my roommate recently that all the interesting stuff happens when there's an afterschool event, specifically in drinking parties. I should have pushed myself to go whenever I'm invited, but my overt shyness + asocial tendencies got the better of me. That must be why I still have trouble interacting with people or understanding social norms. Maybe work will fix this issue or whatever, I hope it does. What undergrad program did you end up taking?
I recently got a job at a petrochemical plant, a three-hour travel by plane and another three-hour travel by car, very far from where I have lived for the most of my life, where I know no one. So far so good. My superior is very hard to read and a complicated person in general, I hope we get along well so I will not get yelled at. I am hoping to stay here for three years, just long enough for my contract to end, then I'll probably find work overseas. That is a very 'far ahead in the future' thing to say, considering I've only been here for two months. Speaking of stepping outside the comfort zone, I recently wanted to pursue a romantic relationship. I'm not entirely how I'm going to do that with my barely verbal, awkward personality, but intuition tells me it will happen. For now, I'm just manifesting lol. Or will it be jinxed since I have now said it to someone?
Lol yeah the elves are just one big hivemind ~ I just think it's popular because all the people around me watch/know it. I suppose it can't be considered mainstream though.
But I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed My Influencer Boyfriend! Ngl I forgot there was any smut in that series haha so glad it wasn't too disrupting. I really love just straightforward fluffy stories so this series has been a top favorite of mine lately. I've been trying to recommend it to everyone eheh. It's so criminally underrated! ! But I also understand that most of the popular series have more serious plot or smth more like thoughtful, whereas this is really just cute romance haha. Communication always makes for such a beautiful story, better than sex ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡
I wish I could think of other series similar to this one, but I'm not too sure what would be good for you haha. I do recommend the side story though! It's equally as cute, but the couple has a different dynamic :D
If you just want boyos who communicate, Haylen recommended this one to me and it was honestly surprisingly so nice: Iki Dekinai no wa Kimi no Sei. They are sex friends at first, but I don't remember it being really smutty? That's just the plot u_u The more I think about it, this series might have that gap moe you want though - won't say much because it might spoil~
If you're down for a longer one, China manhua is literally not allowed to have smut anyway so def check out Here U Are, which is probably one of the most popular series now lol. I thiink it's on your PTR alr. This one def has that communication you want and the two charas r so stinking sweet. The side couples miiight not be your type, but they don't get that much time that it overpowers the actual main story.
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Some rather nice dialogue in this one.
It's nice to know you're choosing out of your own interests. Having free education must be very helpful to encourage youngsters to choose whichever career they want, even if it's considered niche as you put it. I went with my degree simply because of that one documentary I watched that made me think "I could do this for a living and not get bored." Kinda simpleminded when you think about it, but it managed to work so I guess it's fine. ദ്ദി(*꒦ິ꒳꒦ີ) I still find it interesting despite the pressure at work, having no serious thoughts of quitting, just jokey, passing thoughts (for now). As long as my boss doesn't put me to the edge, I think I would stay here for a long time. (•᷄- •᷅ ;) I just wished I had gone with something that doesn't require a lot of thinking but reaps in the cash so I could think more of what manga I'd read next on my free time, rather than just work. ❀⸜(˶´ ˘ `˶)⸝❀
It is someone specific, someone I just met months ago. I also rarely have crushes, in fact he was my third one so far. The first time we met, we only exchanged a few conversations. He didn't give off anything special. Back then, I thought he was cute, nothing more. Then the time came for the part-time lecturer job at a university I had been offered to. I realized he accepted the offer as well, not until when the other lecturers were introduced to one another. (⊙_⊙) He asked me on a messaging app about the university since I'm more familiar with it. Still, nothing special. It was when I sat on his class one time that the notion that I'd want to date him hit me. He dresses well, is smart, is funny, and from what I can sense, he's a good person. (•̪ o •̪) He's also not straight, which is perfect. ( ✧Д✧) I had this feeling that I'd like to know more about him. If I'll confess, maybe he'll say yes idk. I think it's just my delusions at work. ( ꩜ ᯅ ꩜;) ... What's holding me back aside from the fear of rejection is that I think he's far too good for the likes of me. For now, since we're friends on social media, I react in every one of his stories. Does sending hearts on stories count as flirting? lol. ⸜(。˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡ I hope he takes the hint. I wish for the fruition of your relationship as much as I wish for mine. (*ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)ꕤ*.゚
I just recently moved to a new area again so I'm still adjusting. Did something interesting happen lately?
I recently got a job at a petrochemical plant, a three-hour travel by plane and another three-hour travel by car, very far from where I have lived for the most of my life, where I know no one. So far so good. My superior is very hard to read and a complicated person in general, I hope we get along well so I will not get yelled at. I am hoping to stay here for three years, just long enough for my contract to end, then I'll probably find work overseas. That is a very 'far ahead in the future' thing to say, considering I've only been here for two months. Speaking of stepping outside the comfort zone, I recently wanted to pursue a romantic relationship. I'm not entirely how I'm going to do that with my barely verbal, awkward personality, but intuition tells me it will happen. For now, I'm just manifesting lol. Or will it be jinxed since I have now said it to someone?
Lol yeah the elves are just one big hivemind ~ I just think it's popular because all the people around me watch/know it. I suppose it can't be considered mainstream though.
But I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed My Influencer Boyfriend! Ngl I forgot there was any smut in that series haha so glad it wasn't too disrupting. I really love just straightforward fluffy stories so this series has been a top favorite of mine lately. I've been trying to recommend it to everyone eheh. It's so criminally underrated! ! But I also understand that most of the popular series have more serious plot or smth more like thoughtful, whereas this is really just cute romance haha. Communication always makes for such a beautiful story, better than sex ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡
I wish I could think of other series similar to this one, but I'm not too sure what would be good for you haha. I do recommend the side story though! It's equally as cute, but the couple has a different dynamic :D
If you just want boyos who communicate, Haylen recommended this one to me and it was honestly surprisingly so nice: Iki Dekinai no wa Kimi no Sei. They are sex friends at first, but I don't remember it being really smutty? That's just the plot u_u The more I think about it, this series might have that gap moe you want though - won't say much because it might spoil~
If you're down for a longer one, China manhua is literally not allowed to have smut anyway so def check out Here U Are, which is probably one of the most popular series now lol. I thiink it's on your PTR alr. This one def has that communication you want and the two charas r so stinking sweet. The side couples miiight not be your type, but they don't get that much time that it overpowers the actual main story.