8.7 / 10 Animation ... Official

A high score is often a testament to a strong "auteur" presence. Whether it’s the whimsical, environmentalist lens of or the kinetic, neon-soaked direction of Hiroyuki Imaishi , an 8.7 usually belongs to a work with a distinct, uncompromising personality. It doesn't feel like it was made by a committee; it feels like a specific vision. Conclusion

Films like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (which sits in this scoring range) succeeded by blending 2D comic book aesthetics with 3D depth. 8.7 / 10 Animation ...

Whether it’s the high-frame-rate fluidity of a Kyoto Animation series or the gritty, hand-painted textures of Arcane , these works use their medium to do things live-action cannot, creating a "visual feast" that justifies the score. 2. Narrative Sophistication A high score is often a testament to