Hi, there! I like to draw, I'm a big anime fan, and I have autism! It can be difficult at times, but others, it lets me hyperfocus on things (which can be good and bad; it's good if it's something enjoyable, and bad if it's something scary).
I believe this is the reason my anime tastes change so often; every couple months or so, I get a new favorite anime. Sometimes, animes that used to be favorites of mine resurface, and I focus on those. Focusing on it means writing and drawing, too.
Actually, if it wasn't for anime, I never would have learned how to draw. And the ability to hyperfocus, too. So, in this case, I'm thankful for both. ^^
I'm a really harsh critic on anime, and something has to really wow me to get 5 stars. Some animes, I can't remember what they were about, so I either didn't rate them or gave them a generic 2-star rating. If they can't leave an impact on my mind, it's not worth much.
I take plot, characters, and re-watchability value into rating an anime. Do the characters develop? Does the plot work? Does it fall into "Dragonball Z Syndrome" and get overpowered? Is it clear enough for people to understand?
Those are the things I consider when I rate an anime. If I enjoyed it a lot, I'd recommend it. If it's taking too long to get to the main point, or there are mysteries that should have been explained or at least hinted about seasons ago, the rating goes down. If the plot gets static and the characters don't grow, I typically drop an anime. I also drop anime or manga if it doesn't interest me like I thought it would.
I'm currently in the process of writing more reviews for anime I've seen both in the past and recently. Since I've been watching anime since the 90's, that's a lot of ground to cover. XD
Life on anime
- 49 Minutes
- 16 Hours
- 2 Days
- 2 Weeks
- 11 Months
- 0 Years
Anime list
20,742 total episodes
Life on manga
- 30 Minutes
- 14 Hours
- 0 Days
- 3 Weeks
- 1 Month
- 0 Years
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mdchan says... I get what you're saying about reveiws, but when I write reviews, I honestly try to stay as objective as possible and avoid spoilers (I give heavy spoiler warnings when I can't, like when I reviewed the FMA:B movie).
\r\nGoing into detail on a particular situation missing from the anime but in the manga is a spoiler for anyone who hasn't read the manga, same with the personal growth they go through in the story. It's no longer a review at that point, but the equivalant to a Wiki entry.
\r\nIf I started to go into detail on why I feel the way I do about something, it would turn the review into something more subjective.
\r\nWhen I write reviews on an anime I've fully watched, I want to give people just enough to understand the basics and good/bad points about it in order for them to form their own opinion and go watch it, themselves. If I went into detail on how the characters grow (especially in the case of FMA, as the story helps the characters to grow), then they'd have no reason to watch it...they could just read my write-up about it or look at Wikipedia which will spoil the entire thing for them.
\r\nThat, or maybe I just misunderstood your response.
\r\nBut reviews ARE subjective in nature and not objective. They are one person's opinions and thoughts on watching a show, (hopefully) backed up by their reasons for stating that opinion.
\r\nMy note to you was that you were just giving descriptions of the story and characters, and NOT adding anything of additional benefit to your review. Members on the site can read about the plotline and characters from information already on the site. They don't really need to see you summarize this in your own words. So that part of your review is kind of unnecessary. What will be truly helpful to them would be if you stated your opinions and gave reasons for them, the way you do in your generally excellent Overview sections.
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You've watched so many anime and read a lot of manga too! It kinda makes me jealous ^^
Sounds like Negima?! is gonna be a trip *.* Has like so many genres. I think I'll give it a watch. Since I'm so curious about light novels..I'm gonna buy the Strawberry Panic collection when I go to Barnes & Nobles XD
I never really noticed, but Barnes & Nobles is a really great place to get manga and anime. Never would have expected that.
What exactly is an light novel? Is it somewhat like manga? I've been looking around an I've noticed a lot anime have light novels an manga. I thought they were the same.
I was actually planning on watching Negima?! Hm Does it have any romance?
Yes! They give like the whole show away. I never learn my lesson -.- I always go to Wikipedia XD I try to be so cautious on that site, but the spoilers pop up out of nowhere!