Monogatari Series: First Season
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| Hanekawa calling Araragi as a stalker,lol, look who's talking. While Araragi explained his reason, Hanekawa haven't explained her reason yet. Moreover Hanekawa have good scored, thus she's famous, while Araragi, no. Haven't got an explanation who is the alien friend yet. I thought KSAOHUB is 400 years old. Yet in here she said she was 500 years old. I hope this was just a subtitle mistake. Oh man, they skipped Meme fight again. They never showed how Meme fight so far. Prolly the next sequel they'll show it. Meme as a mediator, eh? Ougi said that she had the same motive though. |
Kish0May 28, 2019 8:34 AM
| He who smiles in a crisis has found someone to blame. |
| I enjoyed this significantly more than Bakemonogatari, and that's saying quite a bit because I enjoyed that a decent amount. The animation in this film was excellent, and I love how it answered a ton of questions I had about Bakemonogatari. Shinobu, or Heart-under-blade-chan, is a great character, and I enjoy seeing her go back and forth with Araragi. We also got to see more of Meme, which is impossible to be a bad thing. Hanekawa appearing for a bit was nice too. For such a relatively short runtime, at only a little over 100 minutes, it felt like a lot happened, which is awesome. The pacing was excellent. If I had to complain about something, and this is basically a nitpick, I didn't enjoy the ecchi aspects of Hanekawa's character too much, but that's just because I'm not a big fan of ecchi. It wasn't enough to make me dislike any scenes with her or anything. I also kinda want to know why Araragi and Shinobu's clothes don't burn when they were on fire, but I'm hoping they will answer that eventually so I'm not counting that as a flaw of the movie. 9/10, great movie. Considering the trilogy seems to get significantly better as it progresses, I'm extremely excited to see where this goes! |
GytanzoJun 29, 2019 7:55 PM
| Stunning visuals, as expected but even more so. Loved all the details, facial expressions and style variations that brought out certain emotions. Overall, much more enjoyable watch than Bakemonogatari. The story turned out to be really interesting and not something I've expected from this prequel. Also, I really liked Araragi here, he was a fine character in Bakemonogatari too but here, it felt like we got the introduction he truly deserved. At times like this, I wish there'd be a half-point system, solid 8.5/10. |
| Just straight up greatness, can't wait to watch the other two movies |
| “I love heroes, but I don't want to be one. Do you even know what a hero is!? For example, you have some meat. Pirates will feast on the meat, but the hero will distribute it among the people! I want to eat the meat!” - Monkey D. Luffy |
| What a fucking masterpiece 10/10 Visually, the most stunning cinematography work I've ever seen. All my senses orgasmed while watching this. Of course the best anime movie I've watched. I'm sure the other 2 will be just as good. Can't wait to watch them. |
| I watched this only because it was on Netflix recommended it and I still wonder why because I didn't like it at all. Don't know the show, manga etc. I liked the beginning but things went downhill for me when he met the girl with the huge boobs and the slowmo panty show. It got a thumbs down from me and I hope the algorithm know better now then to recommend shows and movies like these. |
| This was a good ep. Tsubasa first encountering was good, especially the skirt scenes was extraordinary That must be one of the best ecchi scenes so far in the series. I loved the animation. It was quite unique and very different from the prequel, Bakemonogatari, especially the animation. Since it's movies, more effort is putten in the animation and that was seen throughout the movie. Poor Araragi, since day 1 he had no rest. Being traumatized seeing Shinbou (or better known as Kiss-Shot Acerola-Orion Heart-Under-Blade) without limbs must have been horrific, but to the viewers (at least me) that was hilarious scene. Hahah. They did a good job with making it really gore. Looks like even from the start he was a kindhearted man and that paid off for him. Three oddities has Shibou's limbs and she wants them back to gain full power. By doing so Araragi can go back being human. From the prequel we know . Interesting to see how they are going to negotiate with this trio. Gonna be hard and probably a big fight will be the outcome. Can't wait watching the sequel. All in all, this movie was a good 7/9. All from it's animation to music, to it's character developement. |
mangalicker94Jan 30, 2020 3:05 PM
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huntress1013 said: I watched this only because it was on Netflix recommended it and I still wonder why because I didn't like it at all. Don't know the show, manga etc. I liked the beginning but things went downhill for me when he met the girl with the huge boobs and the slowmo panty show. It got a thumbs down from me and I hope the algorithm know better now then to recommend shows and movies like these. You need to watch it in a (releasing is recommended) order to get full joy. Click at my banner/signature to know more. :) |
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baphometh said: Got round to watching this, finally. Pretty good, only one thing confused me though; Why did Araragi willingly save Kiss-shot, someone who he had only just met, even though he knew he would die? I haven't read the novels so idk if I'm missing something, but it seemed incredibly dumb. There was no reason for him to. Plot armor? From the prequel we know . This is seen throughout Bakemonogatari. |
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Gythia said: and that's how Araragi became a lolicon Well, he had his sisters before this event. Won't go into further details because that will spoil. |
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PrOxAnto said: "....Also gotta love that they actually showed the car crash eventually, must've crashed because of Hanekawa's pantsuu~... This series love the use of symbolism. To me, as I interpret it, it looked more like the car crash was an metaphor for how stunned Araragi was when he saw dat pantsuus. In other words, the crash is aka. how excited Araragi was in that moment. But hey, I could be wrong. |
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| Ehh, it was okay. Not much really happened. I'm hoping the other 2 films are better. I jumped into this one right after Bakemonogatari, so mabye this isn't the right place to ask this but... what on earth happened to Hanekawa?! I mean, she's always had fairly big breasts but this is just disgusting. I didn't like what they did to characters' skin either. It looked weirdly shiny for some reason. I'm also not sure why Araragi followed the blood trail. He was basically asking to be killed there. Unless it has something to do with vampiric powers like the charm ability mentioned in Bakemonogatari. I doubt it, though. |
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| I find it fascinating people are willing to give this a 10/10 so easily. For me, it doesn't seem to capture the psychological thrills I associate with the series- and I imagine that's simply because this is only the first movie in a trilogy. I appreciate the quality of the art, of course, but it doesn't seem like a massive upgrade over the televised anime- with the exception of the backgrounds and a few stylistically impressive scenes. Obviously it is an upgrade, it would be foolish to say its not- but it doesn't blow me away like how I thought it would. Overall for me this feels like an 8/10- but an 8/10 that hopefully sets the stage for the next two to blow me away. |
aplacebeyondMALMay 1, 2020 8:31 PM
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| My first watch from Gatari series.. I could go any way, like choose first by date or something.. But eh, just decided this time to go to prequel->prequel->prequel, until I'm here.. So kinda first series then?.. At least by MAL, and at this point of time (cause maybe more prequels will come out in the future).. But anyway.. Let's see, how is this series.. ;P Well, MC looks very anxious.. If not panicking.. Ok, no idea, what happened, some kind of vampire plot, with burning in the end?.. Hanekawa and Araragi know a lot about each other, it seems.. ;p Quite a coincidence.. Wonder, if they are actually interested in each other.. Also Hanekawa is smart girl?.. At least in grades.. I think I like Hanekawa's and Araragi's talk.. They talk about lots of things.. About rumors, about wonders of paranormal, about topic of friendship.. And just enjoying the view, which is drawn nicely.. That is a good time together for them.. Though, at the same time they're different in some topics.. Like that friendship one.. Or studying one.. Still Hanekawa is interested in him, and trusting him, and playful with him, it seems.. He's alright, I guess, in his responses, but only alright, it feels.. Like you can take these his comments about being jealous of friends' happiness or not wanting to study as being honest and open about himself.. On the other hand, doesn't he want to change some things?.. Or not reject her invitation to study together?.. So yeah.. Hanekawa being playful and asking about topics and proposing to study is nice.. But MC could answer back more, I personally feel.. That scene with vampire woman is intense.. And I can understand Araragi freaking the fuck out, running away, but in the end agreeing to save her and returning.. Well, this vampire relationship is interesting.. What is she even doing all those 500 years or something, by the way?.. I'm a bit surprised this question was omitted.. She doesn't fight hunters all the time, does she?.. Vampire also has some kind of life, no?.. So how is that life?.. What is it about?.. Menacing person with the name Meme.. Ok.. ;P Around 20k dollars for his help?.. Isn't it a bit more serious issue?.. Like a life and death issue?.. He's not asking for too much, really.. You can pay off something like that in 2 years freely.. It's not even asking a price of a house or anything.. Also, I don't really believe he is interested in money really..? Well, how do I feel overall about my first entry in Gataris series?.. Well, I am interested in Araragi's and Hanekawa's, as well as with Heart-under-blade's relationships.. Seems, her name is Shinobu, by what characters names are on MAL.. I'll call her that, no chance I'll remember her long name.. So anyway.. These relationships have potential, but they might as well go nowhere.. It depends, I guess, what they'll decide to do with them.. Have to see more.. But would like to see more.. I would like more Araragi's role with Hanekawa, though.. Well, it seems that some kind of save incoming.. And more things should be uncovered in situation with Shinobu.. But she might as well just remain mystery for now.. Which is fine, but mystery for sake of mystery isn't enough for me personally.. I'd prefer to see more about her actual life.. Speaking about story - story is surprisingly interesting.. Some powers in the world or something is alright, I guess, but what interests me personally more, really.. Is how Shinobu living her life.. Which life would lead Araragi, if he'd remain a vampire.. Seeing slice of life stuff in here would be nice.. ;P Not sure we'll get it, though, maybe it won't be center of the show.. Overall, for now - some interesting things.. But would like to see more.. Will give it high score for now, will see more, and keep it like that, or rerate.. ;p |
| bout God damn time i started Kizu. Honestly was holding back on it until my withdrawal from the monogatari series was at its peak and i was actually gonna snap, which was gonna be any minute about an hour ago before i managed to load up the Kizu movies. Right first, idk what about it but the art style seems slightly different then usual and i personally love it. Seems to have this warm vibrant tint over it which (personally) i fucking love. idk why it kinda makes everything, such as characters, look more human and adds this extra layer of, realism? i guess. I mean overall art style looks very SHAFT like which i have been missing since i finished Zoku, the way characters interact and move along with the different black/red scenes oh i've missed it. Honestly wish the warm red tint was originally put on the rest of the monogatari anime xD Background scenes are, ooooooooow fucking amazing. I'm pretty sure (correct if wrong) they used real life images for the majority of them but don't get me wrong i think so far they've done an amazing bloody job. Scenes like araragi facing off between the 3 vampire hunters (the orange/yellow colour being the main lighting aswell as the amazing industrial background was amazing) and the intro scene to the movie ( the view of the city aswell as the overall detail to the cramp school was good), are all soooo bloody good. However scenes such as araragi's watch being in view, it looks kinda obvious and awkward to have an animation and a real life object attached to it and the tracking felt extremely off. Story wise makes sense, anyone who has run through the monogatari anime series (in release date order) knows about a certain spring break that gets hinted and hyped a lot, but finally happy to see the origin and way more fucking Kiss-shot screen time. Sadly though the monologue's araragi usually has with himself seems to be toned down? Like moments i'd expect him to tell us whats running through his mind is not there? eh nothing to bug i could probably live with it. rn pumped to watch the 2nd and 3rd movie |
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| Just finished it, and gawsh it was amazing ! Amazing animation (I really like the CGI too), the whole subway scene was spectacular and sent shivers down my spine I think I'll really enjoy this trilogy |
| Although background and characters do not match, I like the animation style and some scenes were really tense. Story seems to be interesting so far. I unfortunately made the mistake to watch Kizu before Bake, so I'm a bit scared having the context could ruin my Bake experience haha. As a standalone movie Kizu was pretty good tho, it definitely got me interested in the Monotagari-franchise. |
| Well that was some god tier animation there, I like how they connect the Japanese places with animations, I also like how they changed how the looks of Araragi, Shinobu and Hanekawa the same as Oshino. And it's been a while since I've seen Oshino and the way he make his entrance scene was so badass and the three look good too the animation on where Episode flip his cross was so amazing. The story in this series was also interesting this was what happened on Araragi at first the looks of Shinobu was also cute, Araragi also look so damn badass I really like how they did it on Araragi when the wind was blowing on Araragi hair looks cool on Araragi and on Hanekawa she was cute it was very cute when she did that cute face. Overall my rating will be 8/10 it was very good I really enjoyed it. |
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| That was fucking awesome! I swore my loyalty to Senjougahara but, Tsubasa is...too...fucking...adorable. All I need to see is Tsubasa au au-ing like Hanyu then she'll be perfect lmao. It's cool to see Shinobu's personality since she was just quiet in Bakemonogatari. I understand now why a lot of people loves her and I can see myself becoming one of those people lmao. Overall that was basically just a whole setup for what's to come, in the next 2 parts. And that was a great ass setup. 8.5/10 |
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OMG! She's sooo fucking pretty!!!!! Don't do it, don't do it, run the fuck away! Ayoooo, wtf??? He'll be even more stupid if he helps her. Bruh! What type of stupid long ass name is that? What twisted thinking is this? Bro, wtf? So, as long as she has big boobs it works for him? He did it, he's stupid! It's loli time! Lmaooooooooooo Great, what does he have to do? Interesting How did this happen? I don't understand! Why is he attached to her? Ok, I don't think I've ever taken so many screenshots or been more triggered but an mc. But this movie was done brilliantly, the music was always on point and the colors were nothing but fucking amazing! I loved the composition of every shot too and how they managed to pull those rotoscoping ones, even if the CGI bothers me just a tiny bit. I'm honestly not a fan of vampire series so I might drop this one.Who knows? |
SVTFOE4EVRFeb 12, 2021 10:23 AM
Mess with waifu, lose your laifu |
| why 60 minutes is the question otherwise the last half of the movie was great |
| So much amazing aspects. Some of the best sound design I've witnessed. Directing was incredible, even though we know where the characters end up after this, I was still swept into the feelings Araragi was having here, from wonderful joy thanks to Hanekawa, to sheer paranoia regarding his meeting with Kiss-Shot Acerola-Orion Heart-Under-Blade. Very tense, atmosphere was able to be suffocatingly suspenseful. Visuals looked incredible as well. Meme in action is hype! Shinobu was so fun to watch the whole time, really love her cute look with short hair. End preview has me excited for even more extreme drama and tension. Comedy was really good too! The scenes following Araragi after receiving Hanekawa's email and number were super charming, haha. Music was also very standout! Headpats were cute too, hahaha! Incredible cinema, high hopes for the full trilogy. |
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| Araragi: I don't have friends since they make humans weak. Also Araragi: *plays ball with his bag out of excitement upon making one* Mostly just setup in this movie but the directing is still solid and the visuals look amazing. |
RioFSSep 25, 2022 6:08 PM
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| The way they started this part was memorable, i mean Araragi going out on top of roof and then boom!! he suddenly sets on fire honestly i loved that scene very much. Hanekawa is very pretty but she got those huge bonkers, i guess animators were quite horny while drawing them. Kiss shot child form is very cute <3 |
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| thought the start was quite slow but it got interesting on its second half, the fantastic visuals helped to carry the movie 7/10 |
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| just saw it and it is strange but in a good way. it is more a oav than a movie for me. i have to know what will happen next... |
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| That wind was so strong that it was enough to see almost everything. No problem Araragi. It's good to know how Araragi turned into a vampire. I thought that vampire was going to suck all of Araragi's blood So this is the beginning of it all. I wanted to put my hand on that girl's head, it looked so soft. 9/10 |
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| So i had to search what's the best way to watch the monogatari series like is it better to watch it in a chronological way or the shaft studio order or novel order whatnot and i ended up choosing Novel order because i can :) Anyhoo the first part of the Kizu Trilogy certainly was a blast to begin with like damn the animation and art style are very different but I mean it's a movie so ofc I have to expect a different yet better animation lol. The way the cgi used in this movie was awesome! I finally got some explanation regarding to little Kiss-shot/Shinobu's past/lore and how Araragi turned into a vamp yuh + the three vampire slayers were cool asf and thank the heavens for Oshino's intervention. Can't wait for sum more absurd things. |
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| Damn, Araragi looks so fresh here. I would even dare to say he looks "older" here than in Bake. Funny considering Kizu is apparently the beginning of everything chronologically. And Hanekawa was so pretty too. Love how they didn't give a shit about consistency and straight up gave her a bigger cup for better fanservice lol. |
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