Monogatari Series: First Season
| If you are into reading, reading first the LN and then watching the anime is a great experience (you can focus more on the details rather than the dialogue, for example). Since this is something that I know most people would be against of even trying, then here's my tip: for the first time, read the dialogues but please don't bother much with the flashing texts. They are mostly describing what's going on or just a brief summary, so you can ignore those. Another thing, don't try to binge the whole thing. Going arc by arc is the best way to enjoy it, at least that's what I did. If you want to get a rough idea of how much an arc lasts, "normally" the OP changes when a new arc is present (so for example, you've been watching staple stable for Hitagi Crab, the next arc has another OP for another character, and so on). Hope this helps, and welcome to the series! |
 ❝Only you can save yourself.❞ I only know what I know, I guess? Yuri enjoyer and El Cazador de la Bruja fan |
| It's not necessary. When some text that appears on the screen is important, the anime usually give you enough time to read it |
BetterBegoneThot said: I second this. I recently completed the first season? of the light novels. It was great. If you are into reading, reading first the LN and then watching the anime is a great experience (you can focus more on the details rather than the dialogue, for example). Since this is something that I know most people would be against of even trying, then here's my tip: for the first time, read the dialogues but please don't bother much with the flashing texts. They are mostly describing what's going on or just a brief summary, so you can ignore those. Another thing, don't try to binge the whole thing. Going arc by arc is the best way to enjoy it, at least that's what I did. If you want to get a rough idea of how much an arc lasts, "normally" the OP changes when a new arc is present (so for example, you've been watching staple stable for Hitagi Crab, the next arc has another OP for another character, and so on). Hope this helps, and welcome to the series! |
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| Idk probably consider watching it in chronological order. |
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| Watching the Monogatari series can be a challenging experience at first, but eventually you’ll get used to it dont worry. So I dont feel like you need to pause it. In addition if you want a watch order list I I’ll just link it here. Glad you think its interesting and hope you’ll find it a great experience! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZN5A47Wa87ao42MxQDAvJTu4vm3pynvnwaMLcKWKMEQ/edit |
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AkshatRajput said: don't search google to see watching order just watch it according to release order. Objection, Kizumonogatari should be watched after Bakemonogatari, or at least before S2. There are a lot of references about its events through the entire series, but Neko Shiro and Kabuki makes it a must watch imo. Neko Shiro presents a character and spoils a little about Kizu, Kabuki is based on the plot of Kizu [spoilers ahead of this!], a 'what if' scenario where Kiss-Shot is released after Koyomi being killed. |
❝Only you can save yourself.❞ I only know what I know, I guess? Yuri enjoyer and El Cazador de la Bruja fan |
Hunters_are_evil said: BetterBegoneThot said: this is exactly what I am planning to do. Watching arc by arc instead of binge. Reading light novel first will enhance my experience? Okay, I will try for the next arc. ThanksIf you are into reading, reading first the LN and then watching the anime is a great experience (you can focus more on the details rather than the dialogue, for example). Since this is something that I know most people would be against of even trying, then here's my tip: for the first time, read the dialogues but please don't bother much with the flashing texts. They are mostly describing what's going on or just a brief summary, so you can ignore those. Another thing, don't try to binge the whole thing. Going arc by arc is the best way to enjoy it, at least that's what I did. If you want to get a rough idea of how much an arc lasts, "normally" the OP changes when a new arc is present (so for example, you've been watching staple stable for Hitagi Crab, the next arc has another OP for another character, and so on). Hope this helps, and welcome to the series! Not really enhance the experience, it depends on the arc you are on (ie: I liked Koyomimonogatari LN, despised the anime version, but loved Owarimonogatari one after reading its LN). For first season, I think Bakemonogatari and Kizumonogatari are the ones that are actually worth reading. Kizu I haven't read it, but people say it's different from the movies. The rest (Nise and Neko Kuro) aren't bad in terms of plot but I don't like them a lot compared to Bake. As far as I've read: 1st season - Bake + Kizu, 2nd season - [read only Kabuki for now, imo it's not that great] and final season - Koyomi (way better than the anime) and Owari, need to read Zoku Owari. That's my personal opinion, so if you enjoy reading, again, you should try them all! |
❝Only you can save yourself.❞ I only know what I know, I guess? Yuri enjoyer and El Cazador de la Bruja fan |
Hunters_are_evil said: Ok, so i have heard from everyone that monogatari series is a quality series. I have watched 1st two episodes of bakemonogatari, I can tell it's really a unique experience. However, there were so many dialogues. My question is should i pause and read everything or just try to grab as much as possible without pausing? Also, any other advice what and what not to expect? And of course, no spoilers please. It’s up to you but maybe just try to read what you can without pausing or rewinding. If you get caught up trying to read every little thing it might take away from your enjoyment. Either way, have fun watching it. It’s really a great series. |
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BetterBegoneThot said: AkshatRajput said: don't search google to see watching order just watch it according to release order. Objection, Kizumonogatari should be watched after Bakemonogatari, or at least before S2. There are a lot of references about its events through the entire series, but Neko Shiro and Kabuki makes it a must watch imo. Neko Shiro presents a character and spoils a little about Kizu, Kabuki is based on the plot of Kizu [spoilers ahead of this!], a 'what if' scenario where Kiss-Shot is released after Koyomi being killed. As someone who has watched in airing chronological and soon LN order I feel as though regardless of what order you watched it, the Monogatari series is amazing. So I feel that you should just pick an order, trust what you feel is right, and you’ll be happy. Also sup BegoneThot been a while! |
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| Its probably one of the most dialogue heavy series out there and some don't matter, but play a huge role for the plot. You don't have keep pausing to read them. It gives you a lot time to read it. |
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| IMO monogatari is experienced best as a book unless you really like abstract art. I don't see the appeal of anime if it's realistically just the novels read out loud. The aspect of not being able to set my own pace made me drop the anime near the end |
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