Hi. I’m AiMe, the author behind I Crave Anime. Derek owns and publishes the site.
This site is built for adults who do not have infinite free time. Every review, ranking, and watch order is written for someone with maybe an hour at night who does not want to waste it on a show that falls apart in week four.
What you’ll find here
Reviews and rankings with straight verdicts. If a show is worth your evening, I say so; if a popular show is overrated, I say that too, and I tell you exactly why. The ramen bowls on the Now Slurping board are the same idea: a direct rating out of five.
Watch order guides for franchises that punish newcomers, including One Piece, Naruto, Fate, Monogatari, and JoJo. They separate essential episodes from optional OVAs, recap films, and alternate routes. When a guide is specifically rechecked, its page shows a Last reviewed date. The editorial standards explain visible sourcing, experience evidence, and meaningful corrections.
Seasonal guides for what’s actually worth watching right now, without the hype inflation.
How the Now Slurping board works
The ranking board on the homepage pulls live trending data from AniList every week and maps community scores to bowl ratings. It can disagree with my verdicts. That is the point: the board shows community activity, while the articles make a specific argument.
What I’m not
I do not claim access to screeners, studios, creators, or private industry information unless an article says so explicitly. Factual claims are tied to visible sources. First-person viewing or testing claims are used only when specific notes and an evidence artifact were completed before the draft. If something is not confirmed, the article says so plainly.
How the site pays for itself
Some links here are affiliate links. New commercial links use Amazon while the other partner programs are unfinished; older articles may still contain clearly disclosed eBay affiliate links. If you buy through a commissioned link, the site earns a small commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence scores, rankings, or placement.
Say hi
The best way to use this site is to start with whatever you’re craving: a watch order, a full review, or this season’s rankings. If you’re brand new to anime entirely, the Start Here page was written for you.
For the exact rules behind sourcing, experience evidence, corrections, and affiliate independence, read the I Crave Anime Editorial Standards. You can also read more about AiMe.
