Audience reviews
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DustCoqi
I really liked the previous versions of Monogatari, it's a story with great depth and it's very well thought out and written, but the fan service in this show made me feel so weirded out and gross sometimes. If you are trying to watch the show for the plot exclusively, you would have to do what I did and end up skipping entire minutes at a time considering how weird it got. The fan service is overly excessive and if you have any dignity you should be trying to look away from the screen at least 5 times an episode. Otherwise, the plot was fantastic and I really enjoy the series. The author really made an incredible work with great storytelling ability, but you can't possibly watch this with other people or it gets too weird.
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While Nisemonogatari may be a continuation of a prior story, its direction, despite looking superficially similar, makes several innovations which are themselves contingent on a difference in approach and perspective. This is most apparent in the design of the backgrounds that place the series, which, in its first season, were used to emphasise a sense of emptiness. Here, that emptiness remains pronounced, yet expounded via the highlighting of its constructed nature. This appears twofold, with the presence of scaffolding and building sites, which constitute mechanical signs of a sprawling metropolis in the absence of any actual human activity. Both in exterior and interior locations, the constructed nature of its setting is then furthered through the presence of ceiling stage lights. This…
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“Nisemonogatari” is the sequel to “Bakemonogatari,” this time focusing on Araragi’s sisters, Karen and Tsukihi. While the main theme of what is “real” versus “fake” has potential, it quickly gets overshadowed by endless dialogue and infamous fanservice.
When I think this anime can’t surprise me anymore when it comes to the protagonist’s perversions, suddenly Araragi shows up brushing his sister’s teeth. What could possibly be erotic about that? Eh… I don’t even feel like describing it. This anime, like the whole series, is just a talk-heavy erotic show.
But to be fair, Araragi’s relationship with Shinobu is the only plus. I think it’s worth watching this anime just for those few scenes.
Overall, “Nisemonogatari” is a mixed experience. It shines with its style and occasional moments of b…
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Hmm so I can see why people would hate or love this. I thought it was pretty good on its own but it was lacking in comparison to Bakemonogatari. Some of the vibes are still here but a lot of them are missing. The editing was pretty much simplified to normal but it keeps a lot of the mannerisms and environments. The story revolving around the sisters was good, different structurally to the shorter stories in Bake but they were good. I don't have complaints about anything else per say but it was just less impactful than the entry before it still a good watch though.
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A few years ago I rated Nisemonogatari a perfect 10/10, however upon revisiting it i find myself questioning what I must have been thinking. While it has some of the qualities that initially drew me in to the series, it’s clear that my perspective has shifted dramatically. The most glaring difference being the shift in visual storytelling because of the change of director from Bakemonogatari. Despite this it still manages to maintain the essence of the Monogatari series unlike the Kizumonogatari movies, which felt disconnected from the series in a negative way.
My biggest issue with Nisemonogatari lies in it's character's. The character's (who were so compelling in Bakemonogatari) feel significantly less interesting here. Their dialogues while not boring, lack the engaging quality that ma…
Read at the sourceLaserRailgun
Modern classic.
Is the story unique? If it was predictable, did you enjoy it anyway because you like this genre/set-up?
yes.
Do you think the art style is fitting for the story?
yes. Were the characters well-rounded? Did they have flaws and strengths, or were they unusually strong/smart/stupid?
yes.
Did the characters react to situations and events in a realistic way?
yes.
Do you think others will enjoy/dislike this series, even if you didn't? Why?
yes.
Is the story unique? If it was predictable, did you enjoy it anyway because you like this genre/set-up?
yes.
Do you think the art style is fitting for the story?
yes.
Were the characters well-rounded? Did they have flaws and strengths, or were they unusually strong/smart/stupid?
yes.
Did the characters react to situations and events…
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Nise gets backlash because of its perversion but saying “yeah im not comfortable watching a girl and her older brother becoming sexually aroused through the act of toothbrushing” is too honest and straightforward so this negative energy gets deflected into the story and the characters. Compared to Bake the stakes are way lower and the story is way harder to take seriously, less concise as well and so on. In the greater context of the Monogatari series this is par for the course but I’d understand if you came from Bake expecting more of the same and end up disappointed. Comparing Nise to the rest of the series though, Nise has a number of points going for it. It’s the prettiest the tv series gets and it still has the same music Bake uses, without the overuse of that one track in tension seq…
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The second season, Nisemonogatari, is one that I personally enjoyed a bit more than the first, because it’s notably shorter and the slapstick bits are this time around done by the sisters of the main character instead of his girlfriend, thus I find those bits more believable and amusing, than the kind of abusive relationship from the previous series.
Sadly, leaving my own experience aside, as a whole, it was a way worse season than the previous one. Not in terms of animation though, which was in fact way better, since this one came out some years later and had a much more polished artwork, while still keeping all the crazy and artsy visuals, too bad this one was even more static than Bakemonogatari, as it didn’t have any similar action bits.
The one aspect that remained exactly the sam…
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Monogatari has two sides to it. One side is a thrilling, genre-switching visual and narrative treat, full of symbolism about people, their relationships with one another, the complications of those relationships, ethics of heroism, and more. For instance, Karen Bee argues that in the face of a world where the supernatural is very real, that the most dangerous thing is a middle-aged Japanese salaryman that gave up on life and morality. Tsubasa Cat shows the poisonous side of love, and even the very first arc is pretty straightforward about the cost of cutting yourself off from emotion to protect yourself from the pain of your past.
However.
There's the other side. You know the side. Anyone that's actually reading this review knows the side I'm talking about. The side where Monogatari get…
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I'm sort of surprised to say that I liked Nisemonogatari less than I liked Bakemonogatari. Oddly, I think that's because the strangeness of Bakemonogatari wasn't really there this season. Because there's only two arcs--if you want to call them that--everything felt a lot more linear than it has so far. I don't necessarily think it's awful for the Monogatari series to do that, but the two stories in this season were already a bit lackluster, so I think the lack of that special something that Bakemonogatari had caused Nisemonogatari to suffer.
There's a different sort of weirdness this season--not only the ecchi stuff, though the infamous toothbrush scene certainly lived up to its reputation--but the new brand of oddity didn't hold up for me. I suppose all of this is a roundabout way of say…
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I don't know. I guess it's cause I'm used to it or if it's just getting better but I found more enjoyment from this than Bakemonogatari. When I first watched this series I felt as if it was just confusing to be confusing or maybe it's a cultural thing. I just felt like I didn't understand it. I try and look for realism in anime (as weird as that sounds) I appreciate where actions have consciences and when It follows logic in the reel world. I remember watching an imine one time and a character was working in the back of a maid shop or something and all I thought was how did they even get back there? Did they apply for a job? How did they do it so fast? Are the other people just letting her back there? That type of thing. Even in my own writing I try and write things that make sense in the…
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Nisemonogatari is an acid-trip and a half. This is where the series goes off-the-rails into ridiculous excess. Nisemonogatari takes the elements established in Bakemonogatari and pumps them up to a max. The visuals are more bold and artsy, the character banter even more drawn-out, pointless and abstract, the fan service is borderline softcore hentai at times. Although the story moves forward and introduces many important new characters, the dialogue wanders all over the place and the show takes its sweet time getting anywhere. If you saw Bakemonogatari, you should be somewhat used to this by now. You either love it or hate it.
Unlike Bakemonogatari, which had five story arcs, there are only two story arcs in Nisemonogatari. They are stretched to 11 episodes, although they could have easil…
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Spoiler-free; Reaction to Nisemonogatari
Nisemonogatari was a worthy successor to Bakemonogatari IMO. If you can get past the first episode, you would be heavily rewarded with some great light-hearted comedy with a decent plot. Furthermore, while focusing mainly on Araragi's sisters, Nisemonogatari features the same female side characters from Bakemonogatari is a slight harem-esque way. Moreover, it has two very catchy OP, akin to the Monogatari series, and they are great! (I wish there were more, but the series). Additionally, unlike Bakemonogatari, where you had four main story arcs, in Nisemonogatari, you have two main. (for each of Araragi's sisters). Lastly, I feel like Monogatari does not really get the praise it deserves for its action scenes.
Regardless, the downsides were; the s…
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*sighs*
I will defend Bakemonogatori as an interesting and compelling piece of art. It is really good. Nise, however, indulgences in all of the previous seasons' worst aspects without any of the flair and impact. The plots feel aimless and drawn our, Karen Bee in particular. The fanservice goes past artistic right into cringe territory. The philosophical ramblings are far less coherent or compelling. The characters are more reliant on their defining characteristics. Nise feels like what a Bake hater thinks Bake is.
There is also the incest factor, of which the toothbrush scene is the climax. It is just uncomfortable. I do not really know how else to put it. I am not offended or repulsed, I am just left with a sense of apathy. Like why care about these characters when they are liable to m…
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For those who watched Nise, im sorry its a 10 for me
Now, let me be honest, im not big into incest
forget episode 8, Nise is a fun anime to watch
while a lot of people may say nise doesnt deserve a 10
its my opinion so who cares lol
The introduction to the fire sisters (Araragi's two sisters) was a perfect timing, In bake they didnt have any background for their characters, they sorta feel supportive, but in nise it really says that the two are important and to the series, we didnt get much info about Araragi muchless his family until this anime.
The blatant fan service is annoying and worthless, but hey
im a teenage going through puberty ofcourse i dont mind it
Now yes the fan service can be i n c e s t
dont worry i dont have a little sister :(
Now im a little biased but, nise introd…
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tl;dr: A season that’s less focused and seems a bit rushed with it’s second arc, but is a lot more amusing and still really enjoyable.
Nisemonogatari is the anime released after Bakemonogatari, though in the original novels Kizumonogatari was released in between them. I chose to watch Kizumonogatari before this and after viewing Nisemonogatari I can absolutely say that that was the right choice. Though there are some minor issues as though in terms of story it may be better to watch Kizumonogatari before Nisemonogatari, in terms of adaptation Nisemonogatari is much closer to Bakemonogatari than Kizumonogatari which ends up feeling kind of weird.
Nisemonogatari is composed of two arcs that each focus on one of Araragi Koyomi’s two sisters. However, they’re somewhat different from what com…
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Oh boy, another awesome season, man monogatari just grows on me the more I consume it, the series has already entered my top 10, it's now 10th to be specific
This season, just like bakemono, is entertainment incarnate, I just can't get over how an anime where sometimes nothing happens except a character having a discussion with another character and the episode would be so engaging and entertaining
Here we return to the normal life of our characters and what they're doing on a daily basis so it's pretty much upto the viewer to like it or not based on how much they'd like the characters, but i mean come on who wouldn't like at least half of the cast, oh and by the way mono's cast is already my favorite cast in terms of enjoyment and engagement, not writing wise, at least yet
Now if i were t…
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Nisemonogatari is a direct follow up to Bakemonogatari, which is a god-send in that of itself when you consider how complicated this timeline is, and it tells the story of two arcs: Karen Bee and Tsuhiki Phoenix. I thoroughly enjoyed both arcs, although I will admit I personally thought there was a lot of fanservice in the Tsuhiki Phoenix arc compared to the Karen Bee arc.
Now there will be spoilers for this Season, but it's less than 12 Episodes; just go watch it, assuming you are following the order correctly.
STORY:
Nisemonogatari (translated as "little sister stories") is exactly that. The stories about the ghosts which possess Araragi's sisters. In the wake of Oshino's leave, two new ghost hunters step into the spotlight: Deishuu Kaiki and Yozuru Kageuni. Both of them embody two dif…
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The second instalment in the Monogatari series is a divisive one. It has been labelled by many as the franchise’s least interesting entry, more concerned with fanservice than with interesting storytelling or compelling characterization. It does however have its fair share of fans, willing to defend it as a misunderstood gem. Personally, I love Nisemonogatari…up until a certain point.
As opposed to Bakemonogatari’s five, Nise is comprised of two arcs. Those being Karen Bee and Tsukihi Phoenix, each one focusing on one of Koyomi Araragi’s siblings, the Fire Sisters. Two girls whose goal it is to bring justice wherever they go seemingly having a similar fixation on helping those in need as their brother, even though, unlike him, they don’t try to hide that.
KAREN BEE:
I’ll say right out of…
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Nisemonogatari is a decently average anime that, by itself, does not carry its weight but is a very key part in the development of the character’s in Monogatari. There are only three arcs in the entire eleven episodes, with one arc only being two episodes, but these arcs are very important to the development of the characters in the series as a whole.
The “season” begins with Araragi tied up by Senjougahara for his own protection after the disappearance of Meme. Shortly following this Kaiki makes his first appearance and is later revealed to be a con-man who poisons Karen with the flame-wreath bee and steals her money. Shinobu tells Araragi of the bee as she knew about it from Meme and he is able to work on curing it, but it is revealed the bee was a fake by Kaiki who agrees to leave town…
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