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 =Subcategories=
 ==Plot Continuity==
-Plot Continuity indicates the presentation pattern of the anime (episodic vs serial), as in are all the episodes part of the big story or do all the episodes contain a separate story or some episodes contain a separate story and some (in most cases the final episodes) continue the same plot.
+''Plot Continuity'' indicates the presentation pattern of the anime (episodic vs. serial), as in:
+* Are all the episodes part of the big story?<br>&rarr; Complete plot continuity, a '''serial''', vote: ***
+* Or do some episodes contain a separate story and some (in most cases the final episodes) continue the same plot?<br>&rarr; The more serial elements the anime has, the more stars (*) you should use, vote: + to **+
+* Or do all the episodes contain a separate story?<br>&rarr; The anime is strictly '''episodic'''. Do '''not''' set the category at all!
 ==Stereotypes==
-Stereotypes indicates if there are characters with known and stereotypical personalities all over the place - there is the klutz, there is the quiet girl, there is the rich arrogant girl, etc. Generally this is seen in bishoujo (harem) anime to satisfy fetishes, but not always so. It has no connection to plot elements, only characters.
+''Stereotypes'' indicates that there are many characters with known and stereotypical personalities in the anime, e.g. there is the klutz, the quiet girl, the intellectual girl with glasses, the rich arrogant girl, etc. Generally this is seen in bishoujo (harem) anime to satisfy fetishes, but not always so. The category has no connection to plot elements, only to characters.
 ==Twisted==
-Twisted is supposed to indicate that the anime has plot twists.  (I'm not actually sure how useful this category is as it's use in certain anime can be debatable. - NWA)
+''Twisted'' indicates more than one abrupt change in plot or story. This derivation from strict linear storytelling usually makes these anime hard to follow, and at times even very confusing when several parallel plots intertwine.
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