Exploring the High Ratings of Anime: A Community Debate
The ongoing debate reflects the varying perspectives within the anime community, where viewers often have different preferences and criteria for evaluating individual works. Some members feel that certain series receive ratings that are disproportionately high compared to their storytelling, character development, or animation style.
However, it’s important to note that the perception of a film or series being rated too highly is subjective and can vary significantly among different viewers. While some anime are considered masterpieces by a segment of the audience, others might feel they are rated too highly.
Discussion Highlights
Below is a selection of comments surrounding this debate:
- There are quite a few examples here, such as Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, Summertime Render, Ousama Ranking, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Kimetsu no Yaiba, Bocchi the Rock!, Tokyo Revengers, Blue Lock, and most recently, Kusuriya no Hitorigoto.
- AnoHana definitely deserves a mention in this list.
- I think Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann does not deserve such a high rating; its score is a bit inflated.
- The manga Kimetsu no Yaiba is arguably the most overrated work in history. I agree that the anime is rated well, but the manga doesn’t hold the same merit.
- Series like Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu, Shakugan no Shana, and Toaru Majutsu no Index are no longer in question.
- Higurashi no Naku Koro ni has a strong start, but it’s hard to guarantee its standing now.
- Personally, I believe Sword Art Online, Re:ZERO, and SPY x FAMILY should be included here.
- Anime such as Baccano!, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Another, CLANNAD, Angel Beats!, Little Busters, Tenshi no Tamago, AKIRA, and AIR all fit this discussion.
- Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko is often considered a masterpiece, but I don’t think it’s that great.
- Fullmetal Alchemist, Berserk, HUNTER x HUNTER, Made in Abyss, D Gray Man, Aku no Hana, and many other titles also come to mind.
- Ghost in the Shell, Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu, STEINS;GATE, BLACK LAGOON, and Bocchi the Rock! cannot be overlooked in this list.
