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Yes, it is Mono-NO-gatari. Please don't get confused with the Monogatari series. Anyway, I don't like complicating things so I'll keep this review simple and say that Mononogatari is indeed worth watching.

According to some harsh critics, this anime is quite typical. I guess I can see why is that. MC with typical traumatic past that it shapes him growing to become a person full of loath, and that hatred is towards tsukumogami—a type of spirits. However, from the way the story is told and the way the dialogue is spoken, this anime somehow directs you away from seeing it as "typical" at times. In fact, ... the storytelling and the vibe it's giving are BE-AU-TI-FUL. They are not the only reason why I keep watching but they can be one of the reasons why you're able to proceed. There's just something about Mononogatari that can keep you engrossed the more you watch, and the relationships can get you intrigued. Mononogatari focused more on how the MC's perspective is changing and how the trust is built (with a bit of romance sprinkled). Of course, actions are also included.

Heads-up, you might be not fond of the MC from the beginning for his attitude. Know that he's just an awkward person and sterns with himself. It's the very reason why he was sent to Nagatsuki Botan's house, a girl that is on good terms with some tsukumogami, to change his attitude in which he always resort to force towards tsukumogami. HE IS changing for the better though so hope you don't keep the hate for him too long (only if you do). And he admits to his own mistakes.

I see a review mentions about chibi animations for comedic relief. They are very small amount in the beginning and the chibi keeps to only the face become a bit child-like with the adult body intact later in the show so the "chibis" can actually go unnoticeable. I'm not sure about the bad translation. Maybe you guys can try watching on bilibili instead, an official platform but free to watch. "Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari" is labelled "Premium" (the official one) so you have to wait every week to get free access to later released episode.

Maybe I am being lenient but it's not in the least boring to me. And I'm not kidding when I say it has beautiful storytelling, along with the BGM. I'm dreading to listen to that beautiful OST full version if there's any. Hence, I am questioning the average rating under 7.00 tbh. Mononogatari is really good and it is an 8/10 for me. Not more, but definitely not less.

First thing you need to know about this manga is that it got official voice narration by official channel in YouTube. So if you want to have better experience of this one-shot manga with characters' voices, go search for the title in YouTube.

My opinion about the manga:

This is going to be a short review. I am not going to evaluate the manga based on the art, character etc whatsoever. I just want to say what I thought about the manga. First, I randomly bumped into this on YouTube. At first I'm kinda interested to it but on second thought, I passed because I don't really ... find myself a fan of manga with skeleton as a character. But on 3rd thought, why not I try? If it seems like nothing is happening much, I'll just stop watching.

The story is actually very simple. Nothing complicated, nothing too dramatic, nothing over the top. The manga is as per the title says, "Can You Fall In Love With The Skeleton?" which is telling a story if the male MC is actually able to fall in love with a skeleton, being that there's nothing attractive from its outward appearance. As you know, it's a skeleton. It's hard to get yourself attracted with them when you don't know their outer appearance... However, the manga's ending is again, simple, yet perfect with the given circumstances.

Like I said before, you will have a better experience if you watch the official narration too. Unless if you can understand Japanese, you don't need to read the manga and instead you should go straight watching. Anyhow, I am satisfied with this manga.