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Aug 9, 2020 3:53 PM

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Ah yes, the iconic Renai Circulation
I'd be partially lying if I said that I didn't start watching this series because of this OP.

Araragi and Kanbura work pretty well together, I'm glad Senjougahara stopped her from killing him lol.

Those scale marks on Nadeko's body are really interesting, I'm looking forward to finding out how she got them. And I don't thing it was from rope bondage lol.
Sep 8, 2020 11:40 PM

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Nadeko's arc is interesting crab-snail-monkey-snake I wonder what's next. Good episode love it I kinda like it when Tsubasa was going to kiss Araragi I was like "God I wish that was me" anyway love this episode it's very well made and I think Nadeko is probably the one causing headache on Tsubasa just a hunch^^
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Btw nice body.
Oct 23, 2020 6:42 PM

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lol i really thought hanekawa were going to kiss him. hope this nadeko arc is good as the other ones.
Jan 28, 2021 7:18 AM

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Finally I have ascended, I have finally experienced Renai Circulation from whence it came.

Great episode though, I am really liking Sugura, she's very entertaining. Nadeko is adorable, I wonder what the deal is with those snake scales on her body.

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Mar 7, 2021 3:25 AM

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i have transcended and experienced renai circulation from where it belongs
Mar 9, 2021 4:07 AM

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dompsterfire said:
i have transcended and experienced renai circulation from where it belongs


congratulations with that lol,the best op in the world after aot s2
Mar 11, 2021 1:59 PM

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I reached the Renai Circulation part. I am now part of the elite. Praise me. (But the fact that I prefer Kaerimichi probably makes me unworthy of that title... Dang it, I was almost there.)

And with that, I also get to meet THE controversial Monogatari character, Nadeko Sengoku herself. I really wonder what makes her so hated and I must admit, that's one of the things that make me curious about the Monogatari series.
But Ararararagi is kinda scaring me, between him touching Mayoi's breast and now admitting he has dirty thoughts when seeing Nadeko's naked body, I'm starting to see why some people call him a pedophile. And that's messed up.
Jul 28, 2021 4:57 AM
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Finally I heard that epic op from Bake itself!
I loved the background art in the bamboo forest!
Aug 5, 2021 9:38 AM

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Kanbaru is a bit close to Araragi If I might say, This OP sounds catchy and good actually

Damn those were a lot of massacred snakes, Tsubasa was aiming for a kiss to Araragi and I was anticipating it but I knew she wouldn't dare to continue

A naked loli this is uncomfortable, So she's the next girl Araragi's helping with a snake's curse seems connected to her.
Aug 20, 2021 3:59 PM
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really wanna know bout the curse or whatnot with regards to the snakes
Oct 18, 2021 5:20 PM
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I'm loving this arc

but it's falling into the same problem at the beginning of the arc, a lot of talk

but nadeko is being one of my favorite characters

and kanbaru was quite apparent in this ep, which made her have a lot of amazing scenes, as she tries to look for porn in ararararararararararagi san (sorry I stammered)

it was just kind of sus or nadeko's echii scene

AND RENAI CIRCULATION, ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC OPENINGS IN ANIMES

anyway i hope to see more stuff about the arc in the next ep
Lauzinhoinho_13Oct 18, 2021 5:24 PM
Nov 24, 2021 2:53 PM

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"time to look for some pornographic magazines" XD
Oh Kanbaru...
Jan 3, 2022 7:03 PM
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Imagine watching an anime for the first time and then getting slapped in the face with one of the most iconic meme songs of all time.

I've heard the song so many times over the past five years. It's always unmistakenly linked to the general culture of anime. And while I've always thought it to be catchy, I never really researched it or bothered to see which anime it was connected to. So I begin episode 9 and got quite the surprise.

Prior to watching this show, I didn't know anything about it other than that it was popular and ranked well. I didn't know the characters or plot, and I sure didn't know this is where the song came from.

Five years ago is probably when I first heard it, and multiple times every year am I reintroduced to it. So it's surreal having inadvertently stumbled upon the source. I really have no words.

Super catchy song, though. I've always loved it.
Apr 19, 2022 1:25 AM

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Hanekawa's probably my second favourite of the girls, maybe my favourite. Hachikuji is a whole lotta fun, though.

I love Studio Shaft.
Also, the whole fetish talk, was laughing my ass off. Bloody hell, Kanbaru, hahaha.
Jun 20, 2022 8:53 PM
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Right from the beginning this new OP really stood out for me. Very catchy melody and the animation really matched the sweet imploring nature of the song. Hey, that's still not good enough. Please watch over me forever and forever. Then Sengoku turns with that sweet smile. Why am I melting? Apparently that is what Renai Circulation feels like. When I looked up the song and released it's only one of the most iconic OPs of all time, then it all made sense. It must have been quite a shock for people who knew the song so well to have it suddenly appear before them, esp if they didn't know the origin. My surprise was the inverse. There's plenty of discussion around why this OP is so iconic. It's enough for me to know that it left an immediate impression.

I guess I spent too much time on the OP, butt he rest of the ep was quite engaging as well. From the snake ritual, to the book store encounter. Kiss me you fool Araragi. Expect don't because Senjougahara will destroy you. Or is that just being Tsundere- don't interpret her actions at face value. All the while the camera is panning up and down Hanekawa's skirt. But like the weak and flimsy Araragi, I can't seem to look away either. But where do you draw the line?

I am concerned about Hanekawa's sudden headache. And in a more immediate sense the marks on Sengoku's skin. Like the Rainy Devil I suspect there will be an apparition involved.
Aug 29, 2022 7:48 PM

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So this is the source of the legendary music I have heard on Youtube so many times. I never knew Bakemonogatari was the source for this song named Ren'ai Circulation. Easily the best OP so far. The OPs have had amazing visuals but not particularly memorable songs, unlike this one.


140M views is insane.

I think it's fitting that the best OP goes to the girl who hasn't physically assaulted Arararararagi in the first episode of her story.

Also, the art during the time Kanbaru and Rararagi stayed at the temple was really good, especially with that colour palette.
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May 25, 2023 12:55 AM

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Wiziliz said:

Hanekawa's probably my second favourite of the girls, maybe my favourite. Hachikuji is a whole lotta fun, though.

I love Studio Shaft.
Also, the whole fetish talk, was laughing my ass off. Bloody hell, Kanbaru, hahaha.
Just found that meme was actually a Japanese meme the entire time wow
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Jul 7, 2023 8:01 PM
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Oh wow, she is in nude. Also, what are those marks? Spirit moment?
Nov 14, 2023 3:03 AM

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Story: 9/10
Visual: 6/10
Detailed: 8/10
Characters: 6/10
Emotions: 9/10
Smoothness: 6/10
OP/ED: 7/10
Audio: 9/10
Originals: 9/10
Intense: 9/10
Uniqueness: 8/10
Fun: 7/10
NSFW: 8/10
Boring: 2/10

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Nov 22, 2023 12:35 PM

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I liked! The temple is full of dead snakes, what happened?. Does the girl have some kind of curse?...Snake.
Nov 30, 2023 6:37 PM

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WOw nadeko is so cute and hot. Interesting arc
Jan 27, 5:52 PM

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Oh my gawd so this episode is where the iconic op song "Renai Circulation" comes from damnz finally after many years since i was still in middle school lmao and it's obv the best one i've heard from this one.
But first of all Sengoku is so kawaii with her voice i can't helpy help but find her cute then near end of episode happens where she just boldly strips her clothes XD. Also, that whole library scene with Hanekawa and Araragi kinda went hot ngl.

This anime is seriously making me question of my women preferences at this point.
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Feb 10, 7:31 PM

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Araragi and Kanbaru being such a good comedy duo was totally unexpected.

By the way, first time I listen to Renai Circulation in its entirety. I feel weird.
Mar 1, 5:47 PM

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yah alright, color me surprised to see a literal canonically 13yo 2nd grader undressed to their bloomers, in multiple angles n shots.... n the despicable sht prota comments... i wish i could be reminiscent abt Renai Circulation but this just reeks of yucks and ewws. disgusting p*do sht, i didnt know it was this rotten to core
Mar 23, 3:04 PM

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so this is where the song is from :O
Apr 2, 5:39 PM
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its, its that one opening. we found it boys.
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