Monogatari Series: Final Season
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| Don't tell me that maths teacher is her mother... |
| I hate everyone equally |
| The ending made me so sad. Sorry Oikura, even tho you said not to, Imma have to pity you |
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| Que reflexos são esses? Hanekawa pegou uma xícara no ar? Seus poderes de gato e tigre continuam? Caramba, que história, não me surpreende o ódio pelo Araragi. Pelo que parece encontramos alguém com um passado pior que o da Hanekawa, agora não posso mais dizer que ela merece ficar com o protagonista. // What reflexes are these? Hanekawa caught a cup in the air? Do your cat and tiger powers continue? Damn, what a story, I am not surprised by the hatred for Araragi. Apparently we found someone with a worse past than Hanekawa, now I can't say that she deserves to be with the protagonist. :( (Sry for bad english) |
| Unlimited Rulebook, boku wa kimegao de sou itta. |
| "If it hurts, just tell someone about it". I know I'm probably not the one to judge, since I can't relate to Sodachi in terms of background, but I still want to point some things out. That is, Sodachi really didn't try to at least have a taste of happiness she lacked. Hanekawa practically said what I was thinking during the whole episode. I mean, there were at least a few moments in her life when she could change her life or, at least, stop herself from "breaking". Why didn't she try to play or talk with Araragi and sisters when she were at his house? Why didn't she stay with them and came back, without telling Araragi's parents anything? Why didn't she tell Araragi that she knew him back in middle school? Why did she demanded Araragi not to tell anyone about their meeting, though she wanted him to tell his parents? Why didn't she try to do something with her mother, like putting her into a hospital when it still could be helped? That is, because she got sick of others' happiness I guess. Araragi can be blamed for being dense and forgetful and stuff. Though, it's just that Sodachi needed someone to blame instead of herself. This is both sad and condemnable. Though, I grew somewhat fond of Sodachi myself. I hope Araragi will find a way to easen her pain. |
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| It was nice that Oikura hatred on Araragi has been decrease there still a few of hatred on him. I was kinda happy to see Nadeko on the beginning I actually haven't seen Nadeko after I finished the Monogatari Series second season I'm glad they show her. This was another decent episode I hope they found Oikura's Mother(>-<) |
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| Damn man, Oikura had a harsh childhood... and despite her telling Koyomi to not pity her, I can't help but feel sorry for her. I'm really glad that Koyomi and Hanekawa were able to get through to her a little bit, hopefully they'll be able to find her mother. Damn that was a really good episode. |
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| Holy fuck man, that was such an amazing episode. Once again I gotta give praise to Oikura's VA, she's so fucking good. Personally, that is one of the many best episodes of the show so far. I love that line "Nobody can make someone happy who doesn't try to be happy". But, man I feel so bad for Oikura, she's so broken. And she knows how broken she is, that she can't even contain happiness. Hanekawa was really the perfect person here, since she herself has had family problems, maybe that is also the reason why she likes Oikura. Man this was so good. |
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| Wow... I expected for this episode to be hard to watch, but I didn't expect it to be THIS hard. I felt so bad for Oikura, poor girl. Her character is already tragic enough, but her psychology is so well written, it makes it all the more difficult to witness. Not to mention her voice actress is so good. I don't really know what to say actually, other than repeating what has been so well conveyed in this episode. There is still one thing I wanted to mention, which is that when we first met Oikura, she really gave me the vibes of a very mature and responsible girl. But now that I know her better, I realize that behind this facade, she is still so much like a child. How could it be any different ? She didn't receive any education, she's always been living by herself even when her parents were still around. Of course deep down, she is still a child, and she is in serious need of help. Unfortunately, she is so broken that she's become afraid of happiness, she'd rather stay in her comfort zone, even if it is a very dark place, than step into the unknown, where too much overwhelming feelings that are complete strangers to her could destroy her. This is heartbreaking to think about, even more considering how realistic this traumatized mindset is (I mean, I'm far from having even the quarter of Oikura's problems, yet I can to a certain extent relate to this way of thinking, so I can only imagine how it must be for people who suffer as much as she does). I really hope Araragi and Hanekawa will be able to save her but I have serious doubts. After all, the only thing she wants is for them to find her mom, something they most likely cannot do. And even if they find her, she is the source of Oikura's suffering, it is only going to hurt her more, even if she doesn't realize it. As much as I want for Oikura to feel better and to receive the help she needs, I'm afraid she is too broken. Hanekawa is right, you can't find happiness if you don't search for it, and Oikura clearly doesn't want to try. Poor little thing. |
FafetteJun 9, 2021 3:19 PM
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| Dayum, this was a heavy episode. 5/5 |
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| The world has been harsh towards her ever since her childhood. Poor Oikura! She was deprived of happiness and she began despising it. Heck, this made her despise everything in her life, including herself.Her VA did a phenomenal job, especially in this episode. The dialogues gave me chills. I hope they find her mother,but that may not help Oikura as her mother doesn't seem to care for her daughter at all. This is cursed. Especially DoraeougiXD  |
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| Wow, just wow. It was probably the best episode in the whole Monogatari series. The drama and voice acting was so intense I could hardly breath. Thank you, Nisioisin and Shaft. |
Episode of Monogatari was really good. In other news, water is wet. My religion.  Found myself surprisingly relating with this character a bit here, ouch. Heavy episode in general, as has been the case for Owarimonogatari in general, honestly, I certainly give the episodes a bit longer to digest before going onto the next one. Of course, not as if Bakemonogatari or Monogatari Series: Second Season weren't heavy as well. This season certainly has a very different kind of vibe though, but as I've said, it's really damn good. Have been loving it since the start. Really intense shots, composition in this show's super well thought out and this episode really highlighted that, really did feel the atmosphere of this confrontation strongly. Was very surprised by her request at the end, honestly, wow. |
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| Oikura's VA is top tier, the way she masterfully changed & used tones in her voice and the sadness it portrayed, was really impressive! |
  The Immortal Lord of Heaven and Earth for Blessings; The Sky Lord of Heaven and Earth for Blessings; The Exalted Thearch of Heaven and Earth for Blessings; The Celestial Worthy of Heaven and Earth for Blessings. |
| Holy moly man, Oikura's VA, Karina Inoue's performance is something else. What is up with that range? Properly conveyed the weight of the subject matter being discussed. Must say though, Hanekawa's saves are impressive. |
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| Cool to see this one came out on Halloween in 2015, that was the year I played Outlast for the first time, good times lol, also Oikura has still yet to win me over but I can at least say I hate that she had a terrible upbringing, hearing her story through her quieter voice was both intriguing and upsetting, but I’m glad Araragi and Hanekawa were able to make some kind of mark with their visit, because at the end of the day she’s still in high school, it’s not too late to be happy, and despite my distaste of her I would like that to happen, now if only she didn’t make an unreasonable request to find her mom after all that. Also I can’t help but wonder what would have happened if Ougi went instead, I can bet Araragi’s shirt might be stained with tea lol. |
TheColonel76May 14, 2024 9:10 PM
| And to think there was a character that was more unbearable than Senjougahara and probably even more mentally unstable than Nadeko in her Medusa form... damn. 3/5 episode. I absolutely hate Oikura but I appreciate all the exploration her character received. Props to her VA as well. |
| shyts cooking so hard rn |
| Sodachi backstory broke me, such a cruel past. Giving up on happiness is normal at her position. Simply outstanding performance by her Seiyuu Karina Inoue. Made Sodachi even more impressive. |
| For someone so bombastic and mentally insane... I didn't know how frail she really was. You can even hear the weakness and hopelessness in her hope. She's truly went to the furthest depths. Justice for Oikura. |
"Like rowing a boat, we enter the future backwards. All we see are scenes of the past, and no one can control the views of tomorrow" - Wit Studio  |
| The first monogatari arc actually worth watching. Probably also the last. Should have made a standalone title with the story, unrelated to the series and not animated by shaft, then it would probably have been even better. |
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