To put it straight, this is the part where we get to be introduced to the meddlecat for the first time so, for the sake of the story, you need to watch this. There's a bit of Shinobu background story thrown here too. For those who want to know Shinobu better, watch this as well.
The art is..... a usual kind. Nothing in particular improves. They still use the same style for the whole series but the colorful art style is reduced here in favor of a dark looking environment.
Almost everyone you know here lost their screen time (Except for Shinobu and Koyomi and Hanekawa) since this is way before Bakemonogatari starts. Everyone's favorite character make a comeback here too.... Yeah, that's right! Oshino Meme! The goddamn Oshino MEME!
Watch this. Watch THIS. IF YOU SKIP THIS, THEN YOU EITHER LOST OR NEVER INTERESTED IN MONOGATARI SERIES IN THE FIRST PLACE
