I have been struggling with how to score when writing reviews. So I compiled a set of scoring criteria for works (not limited to the ACG field, although I mainly watch ACG works):
Scoring Criteria for Works#
Shocking to My Heart (10 points): The plot, character development, thematic depth, or innovation far exceeds expectations. This score is quite subjective and often influenced by preconceived notions. For example, "Sunny Boy," "The Tatami Galaxy," "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya," "No Game No Life" Volume 6, "Steins;Gate," "The Three-Body Problem."
Field Benchmark (9 points): Unique in a certain aspect, hard to find a substitute. Such as "Monogatari Series," "Land of the Lustrous," "From the New World," "Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann," "Puella Magi Madoka Magica."
Worth Watching (8 points): Works that are recommended for viewing. Such as "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners," "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion," "Baccano!," "Black Rock Shooter," "Aspiring to be a Magical Girl," "MyGO!!!!!."
Conventional (7 points): Liked and no regrets after watching, but wouldn’t actively recommend to others. Such as "Girls' Last Tour," "Re," "Little Witch Academia," "The Irregular at Magic High School."
Mixed Reviews (6 points): Some parts are brilliant, but certain plot points are uncomfortable. Such as "Kamen Rider Revice," "ALDNOAH.ZERO," "Tokyo Revengers," "Charlotte."
A Waste of Time (5 points): Not worth watching. Many lowbrow fanservice anime fall into this category. Such as "Death Parade," "World End's World Record."
No Evaluation (<4 points): Unwilling to recall the plot, let alone evaluate it.
Note: Douban ratings are usually rounded up.
References#
- Same 装精神世界 - I thought about writing a review after seeing this.
- niracler's Douban - My Douban homepage, where I practice daily.