Review Policy

 

Our Review Policy 

AFA aims to produce fair and independent reviews, and treat animation with the respect it deserves. Unless noted otherwise, we try to avoid spoilers. Anything used in trailers or other promotional material is fair game, but we try to avoid any major spoilers. We'll consider any relevant material sent to us review (Films, TV series, Books etc). We have writers based both in the United States and the United Kingdom. All reviews and opinions expressed are the reviewer's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the entire team.

Each review includes an infobox that will let you know where you can watch it. Streaming information is provided by JustWatch, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions.

 

Publishers/ Publicity Agencies/Distributors/indie filmmakers etc if you would like us to consider a title for review- Please Contact us for details.
 

Review Index

FIVE STARS: ESSENTIAL

★★★★★

Any film or TV or Series with this score is at the very apex of the medium and is required viewing for anyone who calls themselves an animation fan. 

FOUR STARS : EXCELLENT 

★★★★☆

Any film or TV Series with this score is up there with the best and worth adding to your collection.

  

THREE STARS: GOOD

★★★☆☆

Any film or TV Series with this score may not be perfect, but still comes recommended.

TWO STARS: DISAPPOINTING

★★☆☆☆

Any film or TV Series with this score doesn't quite come up to snuff. It may still have its moments or may be worth watching for fans of the particular artist or genre. Maybe worth renting or streaming... just about. Not terrible but nowhere near top-tier.

ONE STAR:  POOR

★☆☆☆☆

Any film or TV Series with this score is not worth your time in any capacity. Avoid.






We award the best of the best with the AFA Classic, our seal of the highest quality. All Five-Star Films or series qualify for the honour, as well as some of our favourite Four Stars.