If you could only choose one, what matters most in an anime?

[CiderHype]

If you had to pick just one thing that makes or breaks an anime for you, what would it be?

 

[alexj-12]

That's tough, I think overall story matters to me most at the end of the day, but art style is definitely a close second

 

[fasdrummer]

I was trying to decide which is better/worse
1. Good relatable characters without a decent plot
2. A good plot with boring characters

I think the characters are the most important... A copy/paste plot (insert typical Heroes Journey, Save the Cat, etc..) I still think is great as long as it has an interesting relatable character, and also a unique / interesting setting to set it apart.

 

[ChrisSawin]

Story first then animation. Everything else is either a bonus if good or can be overlooked if they’re under par.

 

[Zack]

I picked story. If the story is good, the character will follow along. and if the character is good, the imagination will get along

 

[SignalGhost]

I picked characters. I think even if the story is good if the characters annoy me or don't feel like they have enough depth I just can't get into the show