I've got to disagree about some part in this discussion,mainly about fan hype.I find nothing wrong about fan hype because every single people have their own opinion and taste towards anime/vn/music/etc.Most of them,apparently,like to share their opinion to the community.Now you might see people 'hype' over something which is not worth the expectation for example,a person may 'hype' [insert vn's title here] as the best vn out there while as we think, it's only decent (or bad ).BUT don't forget that "beauty lies on the eye of the beholder" EVEN if the fact,in reality,it's not.Just because we don't think [insert vn's title here] is a masterpiece doesn't mean it is true to everyone's opinion.He or she might found jewel on the thing we call as trash or otherwise.Therefore, we can't just mock at other people's 'hype' just because you know that it's not even close to a masterpiece.
My way to avoid disappointment from all the 'hype' it self is by mentally positive .Whenever I play vn or watch Anime I tend to think "this is actually quite good " and it help me passed those bad moment where you think it's not worth playing/watching anymore.
But I hate JB with the impression "hey, look at me, that thing that everyone likes? I don't like it!".
And I know we all do.(Probably)