I watched the first episode months ago, as there were so many memes and high reviews of the show. Unfortunately at the time, it actually weirded me out to the point where I dropped it completely. But something about they color, the art, the music, and just how damn absurdly weird the visuals were drew me back months later.
Now after finishing it, I now realize just why this show receives so much praise. From the outstanding and pleasant music to some of the best character writing I've seen in a long time, Bakemonogatari is an instant classic for me. It's a perfect gateway into the highly acclaimed series, and I look forward to delving even further into it.
If you're having hesitations about watching Monogatari, take a deep breath, and just watch. You won't regret it.
