You watched the PG-13 version. Now read what was in the original, uncensored and uncut! (image source) One of the parts of Shaft’s Nisemonogatari adaptation that I was particularly critical of was that it followed the source material too closely. However, when it came to the final episode I had to criticize it for deviating [...]
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When an anime does not meet expectations, it is frequently portrayed as a negative on the series rather than on the individual’s expectations.  Regardless of how unrealistic or grandiose the initial expectations are, the unfortunate outcome usually places the blame on the anime, often times summarized as, “it wasn’t as good as I expected.”  While [...]
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When an anime does not meet expectations, it is frequently portrayed as a negative on the series rather than on the individual’s expectations.  Regardless of how unrealistic or grandiose the initial expectations are, the unfortunate outcome usually places the blame on the anime, often times summarized as, “it wasn’t as good as I expected.”  While [...]
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Not only does sucking the blood of an ex-vampire age you a couple of years, it also hands you an [...]
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Despite this show's title, last week's penultimate episode brought rather a shock as to the true nature of the "fake" in question, with Tsukihi's place in her own story arc becoming entirely clear. As per the "Karen Bee" story, we quickly learn that the true nature of Tsukihi's supernatural being doesn't actually relate to that of a phoenix - in fact, she's more like a cuckoo with regards to her
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「つきひフェニックス 其ノ參」 (Tsukihi Fenikkusu Sono Yon) "Tsukihi Phoenix Part Four" True to Nisemonogatari fashion, this final arc was resolved not with fists, but with words. Throughout this series, we’ve been presented with many questions surrounding the idea of fakes and imposters, questions that no physical fight could ever resolve. However, the most important question of all was saved for this final episode: what is the value of a fake?
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It’s time for this monster to bow out. Oh weekend, why can’t you be three days long? So that for a change I can actually finish the stuff I have planned? >.> Anyways, I’ve been really looking forward to the finale of Nisemonogatari and I’m glad to tag this again with lvlln. This series sure [...]
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One thing we’ve learned from watching several of Akiyuki Shinbo’s works: he doesn’t skimp on endings. He didn’t skimp here. This was an impressive finale, blending bold, fast-paced, dramatic animation and music with lots of smart and intriguing philosophy (Yozuru even breaks out Mencius and Xun Zi), and wrapping up the story nicely by getting [...]
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