Grade

GRADE
GRADE is awarded after each battle. It is awarded or subtracted based on specific criteria that are fulfilled in battle. For example, scoring multi-hit combos increases GRADE, but having a character die will subtract it; the length of the battle (in seconds) also has an effect. In normal and hard modes, the max amount of grade to gain/lose is 10, but in Mania Mode the number is tripled. Grade can be used to purchase items for customization and EX gems, or to buy bonuses when starting a New Game Plus. When the game is completed, the player receives a bonus of 1,000 GRADE. Any GRADE spent in the Grade Shop will be refunded at the end of the New Game Plus. It is not true that many thousands of GRADE points are added for each consecutive time the game is completed.