: Graduate animators are often described as being "discarded" by a corporate machine once their passion is drained [32].
: With roughly 500 new anime per season, many "great" shows struggle to stand out, leading to a high "flop" rate for every major hit [14].
While there isn't a single official "8/10 AnimationFan" organization, the rating refers to a high-tier critical reception often seen in contemporary animation reviews, particularly for major 2025–2026 releases like Zootopia 2 and Sony's GOAT. An "8/10" typically signifies a work that excels in technical artistry—such as 10/10 scores for fluidity and character design—while perhaps falling just short of narrative perfection. The Modern "Great" Standard: What an 8/10 Means Today