- This website evaluates manga and anime based on 19 criteria.
- Each criterion is rated on a scale of 1 to 5 points, with weightings applied according to the importance of each aspect.
- As a result, the total score ranges from 0 to 86.5 points.
- The detailed evaluation criteria, standards, and scoring are as follows:
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Story Evaluation
（Max 18.5 points）
- Originality and Freshness of Ideas
（Weight: 1.2x, Max 6 points）
5 points: Features a completely new world and fresh settings, clearly differentiated from other works.
4 points: Some originality, but some similarities to existing themes and settings.
3 points: Strong sense of familiarity, but with certain creative elements in the setting and plot.
2 points: Clearly a rehash of existing works or reliant on clichés.
1 point: Lacks originality, with no notable distinguishing features. - Theme and Message
(Weight: 1.0x, Max 5 points)
5 points: The story has a consistent and deeply explored theme that leaves a strong impression after reading.
4 points: The theme is clear, but only lightly explored, leaving a lasting impression.
3 points: The theme is apparent, but does not significantly affect the story’s progression.
2 points: The theme is unclear, with inconsistencies in the story.
1 point: Lacks any significant theme or message, leaving no lasting impact. - Risk-Taking Attitude
(Weight: 0.5x, Max 2.5 points)
5 points: Boldly tackles difficult or taboo subjects, offering new perspectives that enhance the work’s significance.
4 points: Includes challenging themes, but still has conservative elements.
3 points: Some challenge, but overall a safe approach.
2 points: Few challenges, with a focus on safe, conventional structures.
1 point: A completely safe work with no risk-taking or challenge. - Ending Completeness / Expectations for Ending
(Weight: 1.0x, Max 5 points)
<Ending Completeness: For completed works:>
5 points: Surprises and moves the audience, wrapping up the story beautifully.
4 points: The ending is satisfying but leaves some feeling of incompleteness.
3 points: The ending is predictable and doesn’t provide a strong emotional impact, but the story is still coherent.
2 points: The ending feels rushed or damages the overall impression of the story.
1 point: The ending is unnatural or unfinished, ruining the entire story.
＜Expectations for Ending: For ongoing works:＞
5 points: The story’s progression is extremely well-crafted, creating high expectations for the ending. Foreshadowing and themes are meticulously developed, drawing the audience in.
4 points: The foreshadowing and development are appropriate, with strong expectations for the ending, but there are minor uncertainties or shortcomings.
3 points: The story is solid, but the direction of the ending is unclear, making it hard to develop strong expectations.
2 points: The story feels scattered, with little sense of direction or foreshadowing.
1 point: There is no expectation for the ending, and the story feels disjointed.
Evaluation of Character
（Max 18.5 points）
- Uniqueness and Impressions
(Weight: 1.0x, Max 5 points)
5 points: The character has a strong, unique personality that leaves a lasting impression after just one encounter.
4 points: There are elements that resemble existing characters, but overall, the character stands out with a distinct personality.
3 points: The personality and traits are typical, with no particularly memorable features.
2 points: The character’s personality is weak, and they get lost among other characters.
1 point: The character is completely ordinary and forgettable. - Growth and Internal Consistency
(Weight: 1.0x, Max 5 points)
5 points: Growth or change is crucial to the story, creating strong emotional resonance and believability. Alternatively, even without growth, the character’s consistency is strongly depicted, supporting the story.
4 points: Growth or change contributes to the progression of the story, though some aspects may be insufficiently depicted. Alternatively, the character is consistent but lacks depth in some areas.
3 points: Growth or change is minimal and has little impact on the story, but consistency is maintained.
2 points: The depiction of growth is unclear, and the character’s consistency is weak, offering limited contribution to the story.
1 point: There is no noticeable growth or consistency, and the character does not fulfill any role in the story’s progression. - Character Conviction and Relatability
（Weight: 1.2x, Max 6 points）
This evaluates the depth of the character’s background and motivations, and how easily they can be empathized with.
5 points: The character’s actions and words have a detailed, believable background, making their actions and emotions both real and relatable.
4 points: The character’s actions and motivations are sufficiently developed, and it’s easy to empathize, though some parts may feel a bit unnatural.
3 points: The character’s background is described, but it lacks emotional depth and makes it harder to connect.
2 points: The character’s background and motivations are vague, and their emotions lack persuasion.
1 point: The character’s actions and motivations are incomprehensible, making it impossible to empathize. - Relationships with Other Characters
(Weight: 0.5x, Max 2.5 points)
5 points: The character’s relationships with others are multifaceted and play an important role in the progression of the story.
4 points: The character’s relationships with others are adequately developed, and they positively affect the story.
3 points: The relationships are simple and do not significantly add to the depth of the story.
2 points: The character’s relationships with others are shallow, with minimal impact on the story.
1 point: There is little to no relationship with other characters, and the character feels isolated.
Evaluation of Visual Beauty and Expressiveness (Max 23.5 points)
- Character Design Originality
(Weight: 1.0x, Max 5 points)
How distinct the character’s appearance is compared to other works.
5 points: The design is extremely unique and stands out strongly, perfectly reflecting the character’s personality.
4 points: Some elements may resemble existing designs, but it is still creative and stands out well.
3 points: The design is standard and doesn’t leave a lasting impression.
2 points: The design is plain and hard to differentiate from other works.
1 point: The design feels like an imitation or lacks originality. - Character Movement and Expression
(Weight: 1.0x, Max 5 points)
5 points: The character’s movements are vivid, and their expressions are rich and natural.
4 points: Movements and expressions are well conveyed, complementing the story.
3 points: Movements and expressions may feel a bit awkward, but they are not problematic.
2 points: Movements are stiff, and the character’s expressions are lacking, making it hard to convey emotions.
1 point: There’s a complete lack of movement and expression, making the character seem flat. - Background and Worldbuilding
(Weight: 1.0x, Max 5 points)
5 points: The background is detailed, effectively building the world of the work. The spatial expression is outstanding.
4 points: Backgrounds are solidly depicted and support the worldbuilding well.
3 points: Basic background details exist, but they don’t add depth to the story.
2 points: The backgrounds are simple, weakening the scene’s atmosphere.
1 point: Backgrounds are almost non-existent, making it difficult to understand the scene. - Sense of Immersion
(Weight: 1.2x, Max 6 points)
5 points: The visuals, sound, and dialogue are perfectly harmonized, allowing the world to be felt with all the senses. The work fully immerses the viewer/reader.
4 points: Immersion is strong, and the world feels real, but some scenes may break the immersion slightly.
3 points: Some immersion is felt, but overall it’s average.
2 points: There is little immersion, making it hard to get lost in the world.
1 point: There’s no immersion, and the sense of reality is lacking. - Innovation in Expression Techniques
(Weight: 0.5x, Max 2.5 points)
5 points: Bold new techniques or methods in animation, direction, or storytelling are employed, leading to significant success in the work.
4 points: New techniques or approaches are used, though some aspects may feel unfinished.
3 points: Several new expressions are attempted, but overall the work relies on existing methods.
2 points: There’s little originality, and many existing techniques are overused.
1 point: The work relies entirely on outdated techniques and lacks freshness.
Evaluation of Pacing
(Max 21.0 points)
- The pacing is evaluated based on how smoothly the story and character actions progress, ensuring the reader stays engaged.
- Pacing of the Introduction
(Weight: 1.0x, Max 5 points)
5 points: The direction and charm of the story are conveyed in the first few pages.
4 points: The story starts quickly, though it may take a bit of time to fully grasp.
3 points: The pace at the beginning is average, not particularly noteworthy.
2 points: The introduction is slow, and it takes time to engage the reader.
1 point: The introduction is very slow, and the reader may lose interest before it picks up. - Smoothness of Development
(Weight: 1.0x, Max 5 points)
5 points: The story flows very smoothly, with no unnecessary pauses.
4 points: The story flows well most of the time, though there are a few moments where the pacing falters.
3 points: There’s no significant problem with the development, but some parts could be smoother.
2 points: The development is either too slow or too rushed, lacking balance.
1 point: The development feels unnatural and distracts from the story. - Presence of Lulls
(Weight: 1.0x, Max 5 points)
5 points: The story maintains interest without any noticeable lulls.
4 points: There are minor dips in tension, but overall the story maintains interest.
3 points: There are some noticeable lulls, but they’re acceptable.
2 points: Significant lulls occur, causing the reader to lose interest.
1 point: The story is bogged down with unnecessary filler, making it hard to stay interested. - Build-Up to the Climax
(Weight: 1.2x, Max 6 points)
5 points: The buildup to the climax is finely tuned, creating high anticipation.
4 points: The buildup is solid but slightly lacking in intensity.
3 points: The path to the climax is average, and the buildup doesn’t create strong excitement.
2 points: The buildup is weak, and the anticipation for the climax is lacking.
1 point: The buildup is abrupt or flat, and the climax fails to deliver excitement.
Evaluation of First Impressions
(Max 5.0 points)
- Cover/Key Visual Impact
(Weight: 0.5x, Max 2.5 points)
5 points: The cover is extremely eye-catching, unique, and clearly communicates the work’s theme. It stands out on the shelf.
4 points: The cover is visually appealing and conveys the theme, though it may be a bit conventional.
3 points: The design is decent, but it doesn’t leave a strong impression.
2 points: The cover is too plain or doesn’t communicate the theme effectively.
1 point: The cover lacks charm or is misleading. - Title Impression
(Weight: 0.5x, Max 2.5 points)
It is evaluated based on whether the title is catchy and memorable, or unique and intriguing.
5 points: The title is catchy, memorable, and intuitively communicates the work’s theme or characteristics.
4 points: The title is clear and easy to remember but may lack uniqueness.
3 points: The title is fine but doesn’t stand out and feels average.
2 points: The title is hard to understand or too plain to leave an impression.
1 point: The title doesn’t fit the work or is hard to remember.