Monogatari Series: First Season
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| Oh god Shinobu so hot with her teen phase there! Senjougahara with her short hair on the beach was nice, but short hair doesn't really work on her. Oh well. I can't wait for the next series on the 31st, but I don't think we see Senjougahara at all.. 9/10 For both series |
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| i loved bakemono ( 9/10) even though this lacked some stuff i loved in bake i still enjoyed it 7/10 ( im so mad they made senjoughara cut her hair too >.< ) |
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| My only complain goes to the Hanekawa hair. I loved her long hair, even in cat form, without it, when I first saw, i could not recognize her. Short hair on other girls is fine. |
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| Teen Shinobu was good to see, she is great as ever. A bit too much unnecessary gore imo. Too little Tsukihi in her own arc, and too short arc at that (only like 1,5-2 episodes). What the heck is with everyone cutting their hair? And again, not much of a conclusive ending. But it was a nice episode though. The reason I started this season after I gave Bake a 6 (read my review there if you wanna know why), was that I was really interested in Araragi's sisters and Shinobu. And I wasn't really let down. I actually thought that this was better than Bake. For starters, even if we had too little of both Karen and Tsukihi, they still made the show much more interesting. They seemed more like real characters unlike the characters from Bake where they were nothing more than just additions to Araragi's harem. (And thank god there were much less Hitagi and Hanekawa, but still too much :/ ) I especially liked Karen (which has nothing to do with all the fanservice), I think she is a great character (bonus for the voice of Kitamura Eri), I'm sad she cut her hair, she looked a lot better with it. I liked Shinobu just as much as Karen, she was great as well (her voice is also amazing), but just like Karen, she had way too much fanservice. I don't really like fanservice, but I don't hate it either, unless it is overdone just like here. Less would have been much better. Araragi's perversion was sometimes funny, but other times ridiculously overdone and way too weird. I also liked how there seemed to be more like a story here with more character development. The amount of boring scenes remained though, and the focus on Araragi's sisters was not as much as I hoped it would be (still too much side characters and the main arcs were very slow to start). One of the biggest plusses was that they threw out the ever-so-annoying text that appeared like every 5 seconds or so in Bake and also ones after the OP (the one big wall of text that appears now is much better). The red/black scenes stayed, but that isn't as annoying, because I know I don't have to read them. I really liked the 2nd and 3rd openings (Karen's and Tsukihi's) and I'm already listening to it them :) But even with these, I think that the show was still much better than Bake. So I'm giving it a 7/10. Araragi's sisters and Shinobu saved this for me. However, I don't think I'm gonna continue with this series even when the real 2nd season comes out. The characters (with the exception of these 3 and Araragi, though he not always) are not really worth watching. I know that Neko is already out, but again, I would only watch it for Shinobu, because I find Hanekawa annoying. The series isn't bad, but I also don't find it as good as people make it out to be. The dialogue and the characters are sometimes funny, but other times boring :/ |
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tsudecimo said: i loved bakemono ( 9/10) even though this lacked some stuff i loved in bake i still enjoyed it 7/10 ( im so mad they made senjoughara cut her hair too >.< ) Yea felt like it was missing something, probably focused a bit too much on the sisters. Bakmono was a 9/10 for me as well, Nisemono was good but not as interesting so i give it a 8/10. |
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| Teen Shinobu was soo sexy ;) Didn't like the resolution to the fight. They basically made an exception for Araragi's sister and left. I really liked how Araragi stood up for his sister even though she's a fake. Even though he teases them and acts the way he does (like saying I hate you both) he does care A LOT about them and as he and Karen said, would die for her. I liked this series just not as much as Bakemonogatari. I'm glad there will be more of this series to watch both now with Neko: Kuro and more to come with the movie and hopefully Neko: Shiro. I really like these characters. Oh and I didn't like Senjougahara with short hair :( |
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| THIS MOTHERFUCKING HAIR MURDERER. HOW MANY HAIRS WILL DIE BEFORE THIS PIECE OF SHIT IS SATISFIED. AT THIS RATE THE WHOLE WORLD WILL BE BALD JUST TO SATISFY HIS SICK DISGUSTING ABNORMAL SEXUAL FANTASIES. i cri evry tiem ;-; |
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| it end.. prepare for the second season :3 btw the ending not really good.. :/ I just love the scene when koyomi vs kagenui its kind of cool btw.. :D I'm kind of dissapointed when shinobu vs ononoki not be showed :/ senjougahara in short hair.. idk maybe I love it maybe I hate it.. :/ |
| As expected, the arc is solved by words and not brute force, though I don't mind that Shinobu beat Yotsugi to a pulp. Speaking of the vampire, I love her design it looks absolutely great. It would seem that more characters will be introduced to each other in the future. I feel sorry for Nadeko in advance, Hitagi's existence, and place in Araragi's heart should be a crushing blow to her 4/5. I was wary of watching this, and the opinions of Nisemonogatari being sub-par compared to Bakemonogatari proved to be true (in my opinion anyhow). The fanservice was turned quite up while I hardly had to pause my player to read background stuff. The conversations were often small-talk, and while Bake had its fair share too, I think those were more general and dealt with interesting issues. This season did tackle the question of its namesake, I really loved the presentation and the arguments regarding fake vs real, and I lean towards Kaiki's opinion, though I would probably answer as Oshino did. Also, Shinobu brought up the lifespan of Araragi, that's an interesting question and I wonder how it will be handled. I expect for them to part ways and Araragi will become a normal guy, by the time this monogatari reaches its end. Even with its flaws, it was still better than your average show 8/10. And the lesson for me here is that, even if an amazing series' second season is weaker, it can still be a heck of a ride. If something good happens, enjoy it. |
| Honestly, I really enjoyed Nise despite knowing that the fanservice would shoot up according to reviews (oh my goodness, that toothbrush game). The mood seemed lighter, yet its general essence of the series was still retained. I was quite surprised with how the battle between Araragi and Yozuru ended. I thought Shinobu had to interfere and make way for some Deus Ex Machina, but I'm glad it ended the way it did. On the other hand, that short scene in the ending made me crave for more. More Hitagi screen time would mean more tsundere, and that isn't so bad for the development of the couple (save for Araragi's pride as a man). I'm looking forward to the next season. The weekly waits would really suck though. |
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| Every fight in this series was a one sided massacre against the main character. This series had an ok ending 3/5 |
| 9/10 I'm so looking forward to Senjougahara meeting Tsukihi and Karen. I assume it's happening in Monogatari Second Season since this takes place in July and Monogatari Second Season takes place right after this. Again, I have to say, there were absolutely NO background characters at all. That's part of what gives this a unique feel. There aren't a dozen minor characters. Only the important ones. |
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| Damn this episode was good. But the ending was kinda dull. And i like that part when Araragi told Tsukihi that he has a girlfriend :) Anyway this season was much better than the previous one imo. The only thing left is to watch the Nekomonogatari and go for the 2nd season ^_^ 9/10. |
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| Koyomi is such a badass when he gets the shit kicked out of him and doesn't give any fucks. Senjougahara seems to have cut her hair, I'm platinum mad. I really want to see Senjougahara meet the sisters. |
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| I just marathoned both Bake and Nise in preparation for watching the Montogatari 2nd season. Overall, I was blown away by Bake, while I found Nise to be just pretty good. I found Bake's mini-arcs to be a lot more compelling and dramatic. I just couldn't find myself getting as invested in the Fire Sister's story arcs. Sure, they are still pretty good, but I didn't find the execution of this series to be nearly as good as what Bake was able to do. While I would say Nise is pretty good, it is a bit disappointing in terms of putting it side-by-side with Bake. |
| That's it? She beats Araragi within an inch of his life, says she wasn't into it, and then bids him goodbye? |
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| Oh wow, way better than Bake. 8/10 |
| Really enjoyed it all. From the intense diologue to the toothbrush scene 0_0 Overall 8/10 |
| I know this show prides itself on witty dialogue, but it does sentimental so damn well. Slowed down OP was love (as it always is). Teenager Shinobu was lovely. Animation throughout the entire episode must have cost a fortune 'cause that shit was gorgeous. And I love the idea of Meme, Kagenui and Kaiki discussing philosophy in an SOS Brigade-esque club. Speaking of which, I wonder if that mysterious fourth member will make an appearance in the future. |
| Noo! Gahara cut her hair! I prefer long hair for women... |
| I like Nise over Bake but both are very good. Gonna jump on the next season asap. |
| I don't really have a distinction between Bakemonogatari and Nisemonogatari, they're the same show to me. |
| Even though this series has its own name, because I picked it up just a few days ago when the 26-episode series is still going on, I treated this as a sort-of extension to Bakemonogatari rather than a standalone series. I must say I was thoroughly entertained by every aspect of it from its witty dialogue to its original and fun fan service to the plot. Both arcs show us and develops of Koyomi's character, thus giving me a reason not just to be interested in the series, but also to actively look forward to future adaptations. I am giving this series, as well as its predecessor, Bakemonogatari: 8/10 Excellent I'd love the series even more if it could bring all the characters together and show me a grand conclusion. The ending for Nisemonogatari was obviously a transition into the next series. |
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| Kagenui's last line was witty. xD The slowed piano version of OP really adds a nice touch on the ending scene. Overall, Nisemonogatari still retains the witty dialogues of its prequel but this time around I was able to watch one episode without falling asleep. Maybe because it has ecchi scenes in it........ 8/10 |
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| Grown up Shinobu looks like Zelda. This episode was so violent and bloody, I barely made it through. :S |
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| GOD. What's up with all the haircuts? Senjougahara's wasn't too bad but Karen's was.... Overall not bad. 7/10 |
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| I enjoyed this series, Nisemonogatari is an extraordinary anime, i'mg glad that i decided to watch the Monogatari series, and why in the heaven's name all the girls was cutting their hair? i know that Koyomi has a short haired girl fetish but it's jsut too much, well Senjougahara wasn't look that bad with her shor hair though, i want more of her ! now onto the Monogatari series: Second Season, i'm super excited. overall score 10/10 |
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| WHY IS EVERYONE LOSING THEIR HAIR!? This is heresy. Uhh... As for Nisemonogatari, the pacing was pretty odd in both arcs with a focus on the dialogue rather than the titular characters, so I don't think it's quite as good as Bakemonogatari. Everything did have the same Bakemonogatari feel though, albeit the plot and episodes went by far more quickly. Some episodes felt more like OVAs than part of the arcs (especially during Karen's arc) although I still find it amazing that you could put so much into so little and still achieve a 24 minute episode that felt like 10 minutes. 7/10 PS: As much as I used to like Nadeko, she doesn't actually play much of a role in neither Bakemonogatari nor Nisemonogatari- I don't know what they were trying to do with her. |
| no big issues with ending imo just a few minor 1's with the show in general. would have liked to seen shinonbu fight some and not just see koyomi be pummeled. not a fan of senjougahara following the short hair trend as well but nothing to do about it but move on to the monogatari S2 |
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| Is there an underlying message about adoptive children here, perhaps? Maybe I'm thinking too far into it... Either way, a nice thought-provoking way to end the arc. |
| Araragi really got his ass beaten up xD I would have loved to see Shinobu fight though... Araragi kissing his sister... He's really take advantage from his ''fake'' sister :P I liked the ending. The problem wasn't really totally solve, she still remain a phoenix. But sometime, you can only lower the impact from a problem... Sengouhara new hair is cute :3 |
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| He kissed her... yeah if Tsukihi can't believe it then I can't believe it too... just think of it.. Araragi, the MC showed his kiss with his sister to us.. but his kiss with Senjougahara, his girlfriend.. we saw nothing.. and I'm not even 100% sure that they've already kissed.. so basically it's his first kiss. SAY NO TO INCEST!. though it's clear that it is not.. also... that was... hot I prefer long haired Hanekawa and ofc Senjougahara |
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| 9/10 for me loving Nisemonogatari so far looking forward for Nekomonogatari now :) |
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| Just finished the finale, and I liked how it got right into things with the fight, and I really liked seeing Shinobu finally transform. I hope that Shinobu gets to do this a little more in the next season I'm about to start up but not a big deal if not. I agree with a lot of people here in terms of Nisemonogatari not being on par with Bakemonogatari in a few ways. The pacing and story arcs weren't all that interesting this season except for the few times Kaiki would randomly show up, he's quite chilling. There was a little too much of the sisters for me in this series but what can you do, it's over and done with and overall I still really enjoyed this season. The major downside was Senjougahara was essentially an after thought other than her and Araragi confronting Kaiki which was interesting. My biggest wish for next season is to shine some more spotlight on Araragi's relationship with Senjougahara, I'm just a sucker for that despite knowing this is not solely a romance series. Other than that, I expect Kaiki to continue to play a role and am very curious to see how everything plays out, and if Oshino returns. Bakemonogatari- 10/10 Nisemonogatari- 8/10 (Kanbaru's fan-service cancelled out the weird incestuous implications that were far to often an occurrence for me) |
| Damn he got his ass kicked again but managed to talk his way out of it. I have a feeling we aren't done with the teacher trio. And DAMN IT SHE CUT HER HAIR TOO!!! |
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| Why is everyone doing an Emma Watson and cutting their hair? |
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Minagatachi said: Why is everyone doing an Emma Watson and cutting their hair? It's a cliche character development device, and kinda exclusive to Japan's culture, if I'm not mistaken. Nisio Isin, happens to like doing it, for whatever reason. |
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ArcanaTrace said: Agree.Teen Shinobu is really hot, actually Shinobu in any age/size is hot. Btw i still cant believe they manage to end the arc with this episode when Tsukihi only made minimum appearance throughout her arc. Well im guessing the "continue" either means an extra in the blu ray or the Nekomonogatari. Still cant wait, and i seriously mean CANT WAIT for Shaft to animate the rest of the monogatari series. Wonder how many years that is gonna take, but i'll wait patiently. Why did Senjougahara cut her hair T_T |
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