Monogatari Series: Second Season
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| just watched the sub version *finally* XD damn I understand a lot of things finally XD hmm.. I'm gonna miss neko XD and btw.. hanekawa shouldn't change the hair color XD next kabuki damn.. I'm gonna cry XD |
| My fav episode of the season so far. It was so great. I only would like if we could have less randomness in Araragi suddenly appearing and becoming a Hero. But, lol that Araragi turns into such hero, lol. 5/5 |
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| Fantastic ending to Hanekawa's story, resolving all her issues. Now we move onto Kabukimonogatari ^^ unless it is a recap next week as some people have said, can anyone confirm if it really is a recap episode next week? |
| Araragi saved Hanekawa again That was a great end to a beautiful Arc Ditch Koyomi and be with me instead Tsubasa! |
| dat entrance! lol so cool can't wait for next week! |
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Edefrem said: i meant in the whole series in general.katsu044 said: Well it is her arc after all...arc ending nicely i truly feel they focused on Hanekawa little bit to much for my liking but it's over now so whatever hopefully the next arc is better. |
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| Got to say Araragi know how to make an entrance |
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Syntriate said: AlexTheRiot said: But why construct her character differently at all when the story is being faithfully adapted? The letter even states "that is the worthless answer to the question of why I am the way I am"..so why omit something the novel regards as so crucial? I do see your point in that they keep the focus on the fact that this was all her own doing, a byproduct of Hanekawa cutting away her own heart...but its bound to make viewers think "so that's it? she's just envious of a good family life and love?" Like I said, it lessens the scale of everything, and makes her breakdown scene less impactful. There's bound to be people thinking that she broke down in tears simply because she was rejected. And the letter in the novel even(I assume) purposely doesn't spend much time putting it on the parents, so as to keep the focus on how she dealt with it. And when she admits to the abuse, it isn't about revealing it to the reader(well it is) but rather her finally admitting it to herself, no longer turning her eyes away from it. This is a HUGE step in the process of facing everything, letting all that pain and emotion return to her. If you didn't notice, they didn't even have time for the opening in this episode. Of course, if the arc was made one episode longer, then it would have been a crime to cut that part of the letter. I think it could have been executed as a few flashing walls of text though... Just my theory... No I did lol..and I said that I understand they can't fit everything in, especially from the letter, but that is the most important part of that letter because it explains EVERYTHING. They could've cut the ED theme last episode, or played it along with her revealing the abuse, and end the episode there. They also could have shortened a few other things, or used that flash text that SHAFT loves so much to quicken some things. And it's funny you say that, since it seems like next ep is gonna be a recap. If it really is, there's no reason they had to cut that and some other important things they cut. And either way, there was no reason to cut it. As stated by Hanekawa herself, it's the reason she is the way she is. Something that crucial to a character's development should not be skipped, or even hinted at. Without it there is no reason for her to be jealous, to be stressed. Only something so traumatic would cause her to avert her eyes to all things negative, to cut away her own heart to save herself from feeling that pain and sorrow. And on the matter of them doing it that way to keep the viewer focused on the way Hanekawa consequently dealt with the abuse, like I said, the novel keeps the explanation of the abuse short for that exact reason. It isn't about blaming the parents, it's just about understanding what caused her do something so drastic as cutting away her own heart, creating two abnormalities that are fueled to do so much harm. Without the abuse, the fuel within them has nothing to originally stem from. It's the reason Hanekawa became so easily stressed, and the reason she is so envious of people and their relationships. |
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Koybz said: What a great episode. I actually had the biggest grin on my face when araragi arrived. It was quite the entrance. I love Hanekawa's new hair, why did she have to dye it? Kabukimonogatari next week and oh man, I am really looking forward to this arc. It's going to be awesome.  I was the same. However I have to admit that when I saw that part of the episode in the .gif, I was looking for it to be here as it's one of the most moe moments of the season I've seen so far. Black Hanekawa is truly adorable. |
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| Fucking amazing, ..so sad and beautiful... damn it I wish there was an OVA of them getting together or something. |
| holy shit Araragi rejected Hanekawa damn |
| Amazing episode, best one of the season so far, imo. Hanekawa's character development is something to be lauded. Araragi's entrance was freaking awesome. |
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| suddenly hear araragi OMG SHOCK |
| It's about time Araragi showed up and poor Hanekawa, it was sad seeing her crying. |
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| That was an amazing episode an a great conclusion to Hanekawa's arc, it was perfect! Hanekawa was able to conscious while in Black Hanekawa form. Araragi's appearance was so freaking badass with his ripped shirt and awesome sword. :) Hanekawa finally confessed to Araragi but was rejected as expected. That scene was really emotional, dem feels! :( I really like Hanekawa a lot now, this arc was better than I had expected. 5/5 |
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| Araragi! The show just wasn't the same without him. His entrance was so badass. About time Hanekawa told him his feelings. Now she can move on. Looking forward to the next arc. I'm pretty sure I'm going to like it much better than this one. |
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| araragi's back like a boss, great arc |
| wow, i am loving hanekawa's character development. i honestly didn't care about her at all when watching bakemonogatari, nor even when i was watching kuromonogatari, but she's gradually been growing on me, and i love her a lot now ;-; |
kavvoru said: wow, i am loving hanekawa's character development. i honestly didn't care about her at all when watching bakemonogatari, nor even when i was watching kuromonogatari, but she's gradually been growing on me, and i love her a lot now ;-; same here she was actually one of my least fav characters in the series before second season started but now that I understand her character I can look back at her scenes in the other shows in a new light. I don't know how they're gonna follow this arc and her character development. i can't believe this is only episode 5 |
| Araragi finally shows up! Dat sword is long as hell. |
| can we talk about how good kako's seiyuu is? his voice is like smooth emotionless butter to my ears and when he said "i am like an automatic machine i will not be moe" i just died. everything about this season from the directing to the animation to the pacing starting from episode 1 just seems like a huge step up from the other installments. if the show just keeps getting better from here I don't know if I can handle it. |
JOHJ said:  Ladies, contain your orgasms. I'm a straight male and I don't think I could contain my orgasms. Koyomi's badass level just doubled.. I don't really care for Hanekawa (probably least favorite from all the girls) but this arch was still really moving. |
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| Hanekawa ;__; I'm just so happy for her now. She became a so much better character! I think I will kind of miss this arc of hers. |
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| Ah what a fantastic arc. I shed man tears when Hanekawa cried after being rejected. She's by far my favorite character in the series. I hope the "new" Hanekawa has a substantial part in the rest of the season. |
| Koyomi Fvcking Araragi! The badass has landed! Great ending to the arc imo. not bad. All my hngggggg wnet to the scene where hanekawa got patted on the head by araragi. |
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| Damn, I am a hardcore Senjougahara x Araragi shipper, but seeing Hanekawa crying like that... Anyway, awesome episode! Great ending to the arc, great conclusion, the animation was top notch as always... nothing to say. Looking forward for the next ep. |
| The only thing you can rely on is that you can't rely on anything. |
| THIS EPISODE!!! THE EPIC! THE ANIMATION! THE SCENES! THE DIALOGUE! THE FIGHT! THE VOICES! HANEKAWA CRYING! ARARAGI BADASS MODE ON! EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT!!! 1000/5 |
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| The Prior two comments sum up my feelings and thoughts entirely. |
| Best part of this arc ♥ Finally!! Araragi showed up!! xD And now I respect Hanekawa because at first I don't have any sympathy for her. I'm glad she already accept herself. Good grief, she's finally able to confess her love to Araragi. Araragi' answer made me smile all the day~ xD |
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Spag said: JOHJ said: Ladies, contain your orgasms. I'm a straight male and I don't think I could contain my orgasms. Koyomi's badass level just doubled.. I don't really care for Hanekawa (probably least favorite from all the girls) but this arch was still really moving. I know that feel bro. I nearly broke down when Araragi came in after 5 FUCKING episodes of just "Where were you damn it?!?". After the crack induced smile of course :P |
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| This episode was just beautiful. |
| So, What do you think is on the other side? |
| To those who accidently pressed 1,2,3/5 on the vote description...i might forgive you. To those who actually hated it i can give tou this-------> .!. The episode was great!The arc was great!And stop playing the "pro" of anime.We all have seen many and know how to criticize A FACKING AWESOME EPISODE!and..... OMG IT"S ARARAGI!! eeeeeeh i mean.....OMG IT"S ARARAGI!!!! |
tankoubon-feind said: can we talk about how good kako's seiyuu is? his voice is like smooth emotionless butter to my ears and when he said "i am like an automatic machine i will not be moe" i just died. everything about this season from the directing to the animation to the pacing starting from episode 1 just seems like a huge step up from the other installments. if the show just keeps getting better from here I don't know if I can handle it. I actually made a Kako screencap. :3 hatahari said: And yes, Kako will not be moe. :D :D :D  |
| Senjougahara: Don't call me "this chick" Araragi: Then what should I call you? Senjougahara: Senjougahara-sama. Araragi: SEN - JOU - GA - HAA - RAA - SAA - MAA Senjougahara: I don't like the way you say it. Say it properly. Araragi: Senjougahara-chan~ |
| I was rather expecting that Araragi will come out that time. But still, it bring me a smile. Good EP. |
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AkinoBlade said: Koyomi Fvcking Araragi! The badass has landed! Great ending to the arc imo. not bad. All my hngggggg wnet to the scene where hanekawa got patted on the head by araragi. |
| Araragi really has overdone it with the epic entrance thing. Don't go be all awesome like that dude, then you will have girls confessing and you will have to reject them. kitonok said: sometim3s said: Aaaaand the arc ends. Gosh, I loved Hanekawa's arc. Oh, did anyone recognize the amount of Moby Dick references (esp the whiteness) during this arc? Can you explain these references please? More like Dorian Gray than Moby Dick. |
| This whole episode was wonderfully directed. |
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| He's here! Finally, I've been waiting, the series looked alright so far even without Araragi but without him it was lacking a bit of comedy perverted scenes, with those this anime gets way better although it is already good. Also, Araragi's entrance was just showered him in cool points. |
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| This episode was beyond amazing. So much happened, and all of it was just beautiful. One of the best Monogatari episodes yet. |
| Araragi made quite an entrance, as always. I can really appreciate the effort put into this particular episode, all those scenes of Hanekawa travelling, and such. Hanekawa was brilliant, extremely cute (being patted by Araragi) and almost heartbreaking as well (after being rejected). |
| Once again Shaft succeeds in making me shit my pants. Bravo Shaft. |
| "Ogon’ po gotovnosti!" |
| Amazing conclusion, hats off to the writer and the people at Studio Shaft |
| Araragi is back! That was a great arc, hoping to see more of this AWESOME storytelling and not more of the confusing like Nisemonogatari |
 "Can you feel that hybrid rainbow?" |
| Araragi's entrance...man I bloody loved that entrance /10 note** the visuals of this episode, simply loved it. |
| I would liketo ask people who are following this series closely. I will not watch any episode untill the whole season is ended becouse I want to watch it whole in one go, so i will rely on your opinion (I am not reading the spoilers ). Basic on your knowladge or just deducing from how much was shown in 5 episosed so far in comparison to the books - how many episodes in this season you think there will be ? 10 12 13 24 I dont have an Idea jsut why i wonted your opinion Thx |
Angmir said: I would liketo ask people who are following this series closely. I will not watch any episode untill the whole season is ended becouse I want to watch it whole in one go, so i will rely on your opinion (I am not reading the spoilers ). Basic on your knowladge or just deducing from how much was shown in 5 episosed so far in comparison to the books - how many episodes in this season you think there will be ? 10 12 13 24 I dont have an Idea jsut why i wonted your opinion Thx monogatari second season will be 20+ episodes according to news - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-01-07/monogatari-2nd-season-to-run-for-year-starting-in-july |
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