With 86% of the words, you might understand only 38% of an anime's lines
32 points by lakesare
An analysis of eight anime series reveals that while the 500 most common words account for about 86% of the total words used, they only allow viewers to understand approximately 38% of the actual lines spoken. In the specific case of “Frieren,” this means that a significant portion of dialogue remains inaccessible even with a strong vocabulary foundation.