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Overview

AniDojo’s review system lets you write comprehensive anime reviews with detailed ratings across multiple categories. Share your thoughts with the community, help others discover great anime, and build your reviewer reputation.
Reviews are stored in Supabase and can be published publicly or saved as private drafts.

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Review System

Multi-Dimensional Ratings

Rate story, animation, sound, characters, and overall enjoyment separately

Rich Text Editor

Write detailed reviews with formatting, lists, and structure

Pros & Cons

Highlight strengths and weaknesses for quick scanning

Spoiler Protection

Mark reviews as containing spoilers to warn readers

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Writing a Review

1

Navigate to Anime Page

Find the anime you want to review using search or your lists.
2

Click Write Review

Click the “Write Review” or “Review” button on the anime page.
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Add Overall Rating

Rate the anime from 1-10 using the star selector:
1-2: Terrible
3-4: Poor
5-6: Average
7-8: Good
9-10: Excellent
Your overall rating is the most important metric. Be honest—it helps others and improves recommendations.
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Rate Individual Aspects

Provide detailed ratings for:
  • Story (1-10): Plot, pacing, narrative structure
  • Animation (1-10): Visual quality, art style, fluidity
  • Sound (1-10): Music, voice acting, sound effects
  • Character (1-10): Development, personality, relationships
  • Enjoyment (1-10): Personal enjoyment factor
Individual ratings are optional but provide richer feedback. The overall rating is calculated as an average if you don’t set it manually.
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Write Review Title

Create a compelling title that summarizes your opinion:Good examples:
  • “A Masterpiece of Storytelling and Animation”
  • “Great Concept, Disappointing Execution”
  • “The Perfect Comfort Anime for Cozy Weekends”
Keep it under 100 characters.
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Write Review Body

Share your detailed thoughts:Recommended structure:
  1. Opening hook (1-2 sentences)
  2. Story summary (no spoilers)
  3. What you liked
  4. What could be improved
  5. Who should watch this
  6. Final verdict
Aim for 200-500 words for a well-rounded review. Shorter reviews lack detail; longer reviews may lose readers.
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Add Pros and Cons (Optional)

Create bullet-point lists:Pros (strengths):
  • Compelling character arcs
  • Stunning animation quality
  • Memorable soundtrack
Cons (weaknesses):
  • Slow pacing in middle episodes
  • Predictable plot twists
  • Weak supporting cast
Pros and cons appear as highlighted sections in your review, making it easy for readers to scan.
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Set Review Metadata

Configure additional options:
  • Watch Status: Completed, Watching, Dropped
  • Episodes Watched: X out of Y total
  • Contains Spoilers: Check if review reveals plot points
  • Tags: Add relevant keywords (genre, themes, mood)
  • Recommendation: Yes, Neutral, No
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Choose Status

Save your review as:
  • Published: Live and visible to everyone
  • Draft: Private and editable later
Save as draft if you want to refine your thoughts before publishing. You can edit and publish anytime.
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Submit Review

Click “Publish Review” or “Save Draft” to save your work.

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Rating Categories Explained

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Story Rating (1-10)

Evaluate the narrative:
  • Plot: Is it engaging, original, well-structured?
  • Pacing: Does it move too fast/slow? Good balance?
  • Themes: Are themes explored meaningfully?
  • Ending: Satisfying conclusion? Loose ends?

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Animation Rating (1-10)

Assess visual quality:
  • Art Style: Unique, appealing, consistent?
  • Fluidity: Smooth movement in action scenes?
  • Detail: Background art, character designs?
  • Direction: Creative shot composition, cinematography?

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Sound Rating (1-10)

Rate audio elements:
  • Music: Memorable soundtrack? Fits the mood?
  • Voice Acting: Convincing performances?
  • Sound Effects: Immersive audio design?
  • OP/ED: Quality opening and ending themes?

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Character Rating (1-10)

Analyze the cast:
  • Development: Do characters grow and change?
  • Personality: Distinct, memorable characters?
  • Relationships: Believable interactions?
  • Depth: Motivations, backstories explored?

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Enjoyment Rating (1-10)

Your personal experience:
  • Fun Factor: Did you enjoy watching?
  • Engagement: Kept your attention?
  • Emotional Impact: Made you feel something?
  • Rewatchability: Would you watch again?
Enjoyment is subjective! An anime can have technical flaws but still be highly enjoyable, or be well-made but not match your tastes.

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Review Examples

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Example: Positive Review

Title: "A Masterpiece That Redefines the Genre"

Overall: 10/10
Story: 10/10 | Animation: 10/10 | Sound: 9/10 | Character: 10/10 | Enjoyment: 10/10

Attack on Titan completely exceeded my expectations from the first episode. 
The story masterfully blends action, mystery, and political intrigue...

**Pros:**
- Unpredictable plot twists
- Complex, morally gray characters
- Stunning animation during action sequences
- World-building that keeps expanding

**Cons:**
- Some pacing issues in Season 3
- Dense exposition in later episodes

**Recommendation:** Must-watch for any anime fan.

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Example: Mixed Review

Title: "Great Visuals, Weak Story"

Overall: 6/10  
Story: 4/10 | Animation: 9/10 | Sound: 7/10 | Character: 5/10 | Enjoyment: 6/10

While the animation is absolutely gorgeous, the story feels shallow and
predictable. Characters lack depth beyond surface-level traits...

**Pros:**
- Breathtaking art style
- Smooth, fluid animation
- Great soundtrack

**Cons:**
- Predictable plot
- One-dimensional characters  
- Slow pacing

**Recommendation:** Watch for the visuals, but don't expect a compelling story.

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Spoiler Guidelines

Always mark reviews as containing spoilers if they reveal:
  • Major plot points or twists
  • Character deaths or fates
  • Ending details
  • Surprise reveals

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Spoiler-Free Writing Tips

Instead of revealing plot details, describe the type of story:
  • “A murder mystery with political undertones”
  • “A coming-of-age story about friendship”
  • “Dark fantasy with psychological horror elements”
You can discuss:
  • General themes and tone
  • Art style and animation quality
  • First few episodes (common knowledge)
  • Overall impressions
  • Comparisons to other anime
Avoid revealing:
  • Plot twists or surprises
  • Character arcs and development
  • Relationship outcomes
  • Endings or conclusions

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Managing Your Reviews

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My Reviews Page

Access all your reviews at /my-reviews: 
// From ~/workspace/source/src/app/my-reviews/page.tsx:29
interface ReviewDisplay {
  id: string;
  animeTitle: string;
  animeImage: string;
  rating: number;
  title: string;
  body: string;
  spoilers: boolean;
  status: 'draft' | 'published';
  helpful_votes: number;
  created_at: string;
  updated_at: string;
}
Each review shows:
  • Anime thumbnail and title
  • Your review title
  • Rating (visual stars)
  • Publication date
  • Helpful votes (for published reviews)
  • Quick actions menu

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Quick Actions

Edit

Modify your review text, ratings, or metadata

Share

Copy review link to share on social media

Delete

Permanently remove the review
Deleting a review is permanent and cannot be undone. Helpful votes and comments will be lost.

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Editing Reviews

1

Open Review

Click “Edit” in the three-dot menu on your review.
2

Make Changes

Update any field: ratings, title, body, pros/cons, tags.
3

Save

Click “Update Review” to save changes.
Edited reviews show “Updated on [date]” to indicate modifications. Original publish date is preserved.

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Review Visibility

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Published Reviews

When published, reviews appear:
  • On the anime’s detail page
  • In your public profile
  • In community review feeds
  • In search results (if tagged correctly)

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Draft Reviews

Drafts are:
  • Only visible to you
  • Accessible in My Reviews
  • Editable anytime
  • Can be published when ready
Use drafts to:
  • Write reviews while watching (update as you progress)
  • Save partial thoughts to finish later
  • Get feedback before publishing

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Community Interaction

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Helpful Votes

Readers can mark reviews as helpful:
  • Upvote button appears on published reviews
  • Helpful count shown on review card
  • Top reviews sorted by helpful votes
Earning helpful votes builds your reviewer reputation and increases visibility of future reviews.

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Comments (Coming Soon)

Readers will be able to:
  • Comment on published reviews
  • Ask questions about your opinion
  • Discuss points raised
  • Thank you for the review

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Review Reports

Users can report inappropriate reviews:
  • Spam or irrelevant content
  • Abusive language
  • Unmarked spoilers
  • Off-topic discussions
Repeated violations of review guidelines may result in review restrictions. Keep reviews respectful and on-topic.

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Review Tags

Add tags to categorize your review: Genre Tags: Action, Romance, Comedy, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantasy Theme Tags: Coming-of-age, Revenge, Friendship, War, School-life, Sports Mood Tags: Dark, Wholesome, Intense, Relaxing, Emotional, Funny Audience Tags: For beginners, For veterans, Family-friendly, Mature
Tags help readers find reviews relevant to their interests. Use 3-5 tags per review for best discoverability.

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Review Statistics

Track your reviewing activity:
  • Total Reviews: Count of published reviews
  • Average Rating: Your mean score across all reviews
  • Most Reviewed Genre: Top category you review
  • Helpful Votes Received: Total upvotes
  • Review Streak: Consecutive days writing reviews
Stats appear on your profile page.

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Best Practices

Be Specific: Instead of “good animation,” write “fluid fight choreography with creative camera angles.”
Explain Your Ratings: Don’t just say “7/10”—explain what made it a 7 instead of an 8 or 6.
Consider Your Audience: Who is this anime for? What should viewers expect?
Balance Positives and Negatives: Even great anime have flaws; even bad anime have redeeming qualities.
Update Old Reviews: Rewatching an anime? Update your review with fresh perspective.

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Next Steps

Build Your Lists

Add anime to your lists before reviewing

View Your Profile

See all your published reviews in one place

Discover Anime

Find anime to review next

AI Recommendations

Get suggestions based on your ratings

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Review Guidelines

Reviews must follow community guidelines:
  • No personal attacks or harassment
  • No spam or self-promotion
  • Mark spoilers appropriately
  • Keep reviews relevant to the anime
  • Use respectful language
High-quality reviews earn badges like “Top Reviewer” and “Helpful Contributor” on your profile!

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