Monogatari Series: First Season
What did you think of this episode?
5Loved it!
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4Liked it!
29.9%
179
3It was OK
9.5%
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2Disliked it
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1Hated it
1.7%
10
Average 4.4
598 votes
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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ----------------------------------------  The episode looked good tbh with a talk between Araragi and Tsukihi. Perfect slumbers is also a good song imo. I lol'd @ the talk about "H-san". Oh the humor. I'm glad to see Karen's ponytail hair back in this episode. Nice. That encounter between Araragi and Hanekawa was an amusing watch. Dat black panties and bitch slap. 5/5. |
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| They skipped a couple of things but im happy its more fast paced and plot focused. Live stream premiere http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv120978038?ref=ser&zroute=search&track=&date=&keyword=%E7%8C%AB%E7%89%A9%E8%AA%9E&filter=+%3Aonair%3A Mod Edit: Removed everything else that was asking where to watch this episode because that's against the rules. The link above is for the official site. Any other posts in this thread asking where to watch/download this anime or providing download links etc. will be deleted. |
LunaDec 31, 2012 8:39 AM
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| Koyomi and Tsukihi talking about oppai. Then, Karen comes in all sweaty and stripping off her top. Nice way to start this, lol. |
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| Gotta love how the atmosphere changed completely after Hanekawa said she'll do anything. That OST is just too cool. |
VioLinkJan 1, 2013 9:36 PM
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| Episode material was alright, I figure it'll improve with more Hanekawa as it progresses (as things often improve with more Hanekawa), but I've given up on Shinbo's "experimental" style that he's been using for this franchise. It's awful, and no one wants to be the one to tell him. If the dialogue is good, which everyone seems to claim it is (and sometimes it is that good), then you don't need to spice it up with stills of random objects and outlandish head positioning &c. Let the story tell itself, for god's sake. |
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Anise_Punter said: It's awful, and no one wants to be the one to tell him. If the dialogue is good, which everyone seems to claim it is (and sometimes it is that good), then you don't need to spice it up with stills of random objects and outlandish head positioning &c. Let the story tell itself, for god's sake. This is why I prefer the novels to the anime. SHAFT makes the series seem very silly and ridiculous with the shit they do. |
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Anise_Punter said: If the dialogue is good, which everyone seems to claim it is (and sometimes it is that good), then you don't need to spice it up with stills of random objects and outlandish head positioning &c. Let the story tell itself, for god's sake. It's because this anime is dialogue-heavy that it need those quirky visuals, or do you want scenes with only character's face and their moving lip instead ? I believe Shinbo's style is much needed for this show. MagnumBookworm said: This is why I prefer the novels to the anime. SHAFT makes the series seem very silly and ridiculous with the shit they do. And they made it one of the best selling anime too. Hate it or not, their style worked for this anime. |
dreznovkDec 31, 2012 10:06 PM
| Just finished this episode. Confirmed best anime ever. This episode alone was better than the entirety of Bakemonogatari and Nisemonogatari, which is quite an accomplishment seeing as how they are both masterpieces themselves. Let's go Commie! Those of us who can't understand moonspeak are counting on you! I vow to not get any sleep until each episode is subbed. |
| i knew it, my body was not yet ready. HNGHHHHHH |
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| To soon Monogatari my body has not yet recovered !,i hope the rest of the episodes are like this the humor was still there but i felt like the plot is moving at a faster and better pace. |
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Anise_Punter said: Episode material was alright, I figure it'll improve with more Hanekawa as it progresses (as things often improve with more Hanekawa), but I've given up on Shinbo's "experimental" style that he's been using for this franchise. It's awful, and no one wants to be the one to tell him. If the dialogue is good, which everyone seems to claim it is (and sometimes it is that good), then you don't need to spice it up with stills of random objects and outlandish head positioning &c. Let the story tell itself, for god's sake. If they played it straight all you would have is talking heads which would be boring as hell. You might as well just listen to a drama CD. The visuals work for this show and really do add to the dialog. For instance watch where the crowbar is during the bed part. Also I loved the little bits where they flick to other images, eg the talking dog. |
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| "If looking at their face makes you want to have their babies, you're in love with them. It's that simple." Well said Karen. I think the first conversation with Tsukihi was kinda boring but I loved the rest, Always nice to get some more from the Monogatari series animated. |
| You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me |
| yes! Karen-chan's words will save the declining population of Japan XD yes! help me ease the frustration imouto-chan XD |
degJan 1, 2013 3:13 AM
| Oh god, that chest grab of Araragi was golden. "ITAI WA!!!!" XD 5/5 Looking really good so far :) j0x said: yes! Karen-chan's words will save the declining population of Japan XD Use spoiler tags plox. It's cluttering the thread. |
| nice start, first half completely filled with my favorite Tsukihi and the nice conversation they have especially about ecchi na hon and oppai. Koyomi is as hentai as ever. |
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| *sigh* More tedious fan service for the sake of it. I knew that after the phenomenal commercial success of Nisemonogatari the chances were slim to nonexistent that the series would return to its more toned down and character-driven Bakamonogatari roots but it still somewhat pains me to see what it has become, especially when they used the track from Bakemonogatari in the last scene which was like an echo of its former quality. |
| What 18 year old asks his 13/14 year old sister about love, talks about porn and all kinds of other shit. >Koyomi. What a wonderful character. j0x said: yes! Karen-chan's words will save the declining population of Japan XD |
| That's an awesome start ! |
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| Good start, the first part with Tsukihi was too long though. |
| Cool. Lots of fanservice :) |
| More Nise than Bake but still pretty good. I see that the extensive fanservice is here to stay. Did i catch a little homage to Kamina of Gurren Lagann at one point? |
| "Perhaps there is a universal, absolute truth. Perhaps it justifies every question. But that's beyond the reach of these small hands." Mamoru Oshii There is a cult of ignorance (...) nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” Isaac Asimov |
| Oh how miss this show! |
| tuturu~!! (≧◡≦) |
| Love it |
| pew pew pew |
| Good start :) Koyomi as hilarious and perverted as usual. I lol'd at groping Tsukihi without even 2nd thoughts XD And Karen's definition of love FTW ROFL XD Can't wait for nxt ep to be subbed :) |
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| so much LOL moments xD but I still like the Nise Hanekawa and Tsukihi better :3 hope english subs come out soon |
| Life is better when you have some Monogatari. It's been to long. 5/5 |
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| Damn, when you already know that all the episodes are out, but the subs aren't ready yet, you feel like gasdsadasdg. Nice start, but I want MOAR. |
 » Escapism. |
Mayobe said: This and ErunnoToo do you mean that because they add some ecchi scenes between the dialogues the quality somehow dropped?ErunnoToo said: *sigh* More tedious fan service for the sake of it. I knew that after the phenomenal commercial success of Nisemonogatari the chances were slim to nonexistent that the series would return to its more toned down and character-driven Bakamonogatari roots but it still somewhat pains me to see what it has become, especially when they used the track from Bakemonogatari in the last scene which was like an echo of its former quality. If you don't like service then you should stop watching the series. Bakemono is the tamest of the novels by a large margin. You should probably just buy some lotion and get over it. |
| Fire sisters. ♥ |
| I feel like I can relate to the first part. I guess this anime helped me out to realize it was just sexual frustration, if they won't reach another conclusion that is. Recognize myself in this for example: (Who the fk "buys" porn tho when internet is available?) |
PetterssonJan 1, 2013 12:27 PM
| Boobs , B00BS , BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOBS !!!!!!!!!!! <33333333 |
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| Crowbar? Little Sisters can be terrifying. |
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ssjokg said: Chillax now guys, it's not like Nisemonogatari at least: (even tho that ep was pretty fun)Mayobe said: This and ErunnoToo do you mean that because they add some ecchi scenes between the dialogues the quality somehow dropped?ErunnoToo said: *sigh* More tedious fan service for the sake of it. I knew that after the phenomenal commercial success of Nisemonogatari the chances were slim to nonexistent that the series would return to its more toned down and character-driven Bakamonogatari roots but it still somewhat pains me to see what it has become, especially when they used the track from Bakemonogatari in the last scene which was like an echo of its former quality. If you don't like service then you should stop watching the series. Bakemono is the tamest of the novels by a large margin. You should probably just buy some lotion and get over it. |
| Woohoo! Monogatari series is back! EPIC. Shaft/5 episode. The only sad thing is that I feel like we will not see Hitagi in this arc :( |
mugimugi said: SetsukoHara said: Good start, the first part with Tsukihi was too long though. Shorter than the novel version. Way shorter. |
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-MgZ_ said: Woohoo! Monogatari series is back! EPIC. Shaft/5 episode. The only sad thing is that I feel like we will not see Hitagi in this arc :( Well... |
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Pettersson said: Well I am not the one that has a problem with it.Especially when Bakemonogatari also had many fanservice scenes.Chillax now guys, it's not like Nisemonogatari at least: (even tho that ep was pretty fun) |
| My body was not ready. Dat imouto groping and Karen's marathon was too much. aishduhuiogahrg Great reminder of why I love the monogatari series so much. Great text and fanservice. |
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| Cool episode ,Araragi is perverted as always ,waiting for other 3 episodes to get translated :) |
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| this had a bit to much conversation in it, would have been nice if they kicked started the series a bit more |
Nichibotsu-kaeru said: this had a bit to much conversation in it, would have been nice if they kicked started the series a bit more The -monogatari series is pretty much all about conversations... I mean, both Bake- and Nisemonogatari pretty much consists of scenes filled with conversations. |
Nichibotsu-kaeru said: this had a bit to much conversation in it, would have been nice if they kicked started the series a bit more You do know the series that you are watching right...heavy dialogue has always been a given... |
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| Awesome first episode. I am so psyched for the rest. |
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