> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.animeoshi.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.animeoshi.com/how-rating-works/how-to-rate-episodes.md). # How to Rate Episodes ## In one sentence Rating an episode on AnimeOshi means opening that episode's page, giving it a 1–5 star score and optionally scoring the five Rating Attributes, then submitting; a contribution that feeds the episode's OshiMeter and adds an entry to your Oshi Diary. ## Overview Rating episodes is the core action on AnimeOshi. Every score a user submits does two things: it becomes part of that episode's OshiMeter (the per-episode quality signal the whole platform is built around), and it lands in your Oshi Diary as a dated entry. Over time, your diary becomes a living record of everything you've watched and what you thought of it. AnimeOshi rates per episode, not just per series. This is because a series average hides the peaks and the filler. A per-episode verdict tells you whether this week's episode is worth your time before you press play. \ **The rating loop** The whole habit comes down to a simple rhythm: 1. **Watch** — catch the latest episode, or pull something from your backlog. 2. **Score** — give it a 1–5 star verdict. 3. **Take** — drop a one-line text review if you feel like it. 4. **Track** — it lands in your Oshi Diary automatically and shapes your taste profile over time. ## Details ### Before you start You need to be signed in to rate. AnimeOshi uses Google sign-in and email magic-link sign-in; unauthenticated visitors who try to rate are prompted to sign in first. Once signed in, any user can rate any episode. ### Step by step 1. **Find the episode.** Navigate to the anime's detail page, then open the specific episode you want to rate from the episode guide. 2. **Open the rating modal.** On the episode page, open the rating control (star icons). 3. **Give a 1–5 star score.** This overall score is the required input; it is what primarily feeds the episode's OshiMeter. 4. **Leave an episode review.** You can add a short one-liner that provides more context for the episode insights. 5. **Optionally score the five Rating Attributes.** You can also rate the episode on Soundtrack, Visual, Emo, Writing, and Impact. These are optional but add detail to the episode's attribute radar. 6. **Complete the verification**. Rating is verification-gated to keep the OshiMeter free of bots and spam, and to ensure ratings come from real viewers who can answer the verification questions. 7. **Submit.** Your rating is recorded and contributes to the episode's OshiMeter immediately. ### What happens after you submit Your star score is aggregated with every other fan's score for that episode into the episode's OshiMeter (stored internally on a 0–100 scale, usually shown as a 0–10 number with one decimal). The OshiMeter updates immediately as ratings come in, so it always reflects the current verdict. If you scored the Rating Attributes, those feed the five-axis attribute radar shown on the episode page, so the shape of an episode's score stays visible. Your rating also becomes an entry in your Oshi Diary, earns Oshi Points, and can count toward the Weekly Rating Challenge. ### Find your people Beyond the score, AnimeOshi is a place to follow the fans whose verdicts you actually trust. Follow people whose taste matches yours and see their ratings first; the right handful of fans beats a crowd of strangers. ### A note on what rating is not The 1–5 star score (and attribute scores) is the only thing that moves the OshiMeter. Writing an Episode Review, posting a Series Review, or joining a Discussion are separate community actions that do not change the numeric score. ## FAQ **Q: Do I need an account to rate episodes on AnimeOshi?** Yes. You must be signed in to submit a rating. AnimeOshi supports Google sign-in and email magic-link sign-in, and visitors who try to rate while signed out are prompted to sign in first. **Q: Do I have to score all five attributes every time?** No. The 1–5 star score is the only required input. Scoring the five Rating Attributes, such as Soundtrack, Visual, Emo, Writing, and Impact, is optional and adds detail to the episode's attribute radar. **Q: How is the OshiMeter calculated?** It's the aggregate of every fan's star score for that episode, shown per episode. It updates immediately whenever a new rating comes in. **Q: Why rate per episode instead of per series?** A series average hides the peaks and the filler. A per-episode verdict tells you whether this week's episode is worth watching right now. **Q: Why do I have to complete a verification to rate?** Ratings are verification-gated to keep the OshiMeter free of bots and spam, and to ensure ratings come from real viewers who can answer the verification questions. ## Related pages * [What are AnimeOshi Rating Attributes?](/how-rating-works/rating-attributes.md) * [What is the OshiMeter?](/core-concepts/oshimeter.md) * [Captcha Verification](/how-rating-works/captcha-verification.md) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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