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Adapted from the light novel series “化物語“ written by Isin Nisio with original illustrations by Vofan, it is hard to believe the first “Bakemonogatari” anime series already aired back in 2009. Animated by studio Shaft, absolutely adored this terrific anime series that stood out not only due to its inspiring alternative visual style, but the [...]
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Adapted from the light novel series “化物語“ written by Isin Nisio with original illustrations by Vofan, it is hard to believe the first “Bakemonogatari” anime series already aired back in 2009. Animated by studio Shaft, absolutely adored this terrific anime series that stood out not only due to its inspiring alternative visual style, but the [...]
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Now released to the swarms of otaku, a PV clip for Nisemonogatari's several day away 2nd episode - featuring a total of no more than seven inanely simplified abstract drawings alongside some imouto speech.
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I didn’t like Bakemonogatari all that much. I’m usually perfectly accepting of the Shaft/Shinbo combo – Madoka was my favourite show of last year, and I can’t get enough of Sayonara Zetsubou-Sensei – but Bake felt overwrought and bloated with imagery for imagery’s sake. Nisemonogatari continues the trend that its predecessor set, and I happen [...]
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It’s back! Since that dubious announcement of Kizumonogatari last year, we hadn’t heard a peep from Shinbou. Until that PR gimmick over Nisemonogatari announcement. I am the happiest to see Senjougahara and Araragi back! Not to mention, we’ll get to know the Fire Sisters. Being a Shaft enthusiast at least when NisiOisin’s in the mix, I’ve looked forward to [...]
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You won’t die. I will protect you.
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In a lot of ways Bakemonogatari Nisemonogatari reminds me of Seinfeld – lots of entertaining, witty dialogue overshadowing the fact that not much actually happens in many of the episodes.  But that’s sort of the draw of Nisemonogatari, no? You tune in to enjoy the banter between everyone and maybe you get a little seed [...]
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In a lot of ways Bakemonogatari Nisemonogatari reminds me of Seinfeld – lots of entertaining, witty dialogue overshadowing the fact that not much actually happens in many of the episodes.  But that’s sort of the draw of Nisemonogatari, no? You tune in to enjoy the banter between everyone and maybe you get a little seed [...]
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You won’t die. I will protect you.
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I wasn’t exactly excited over Nisemonogatari since I was pretty much expecting already that they’ll really adapt the rest of the Monogatari series given that Tsukihi and Karen haven’t had their respective arcs yet. But right after I saw the trailer, I can’t believe how much I missed the characters, especially Hitagi. The surreal backgrounds [...]
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Writing this post seems a tad pointless doesn’t it? If you enjoyed Bakemonogatari then you already know you’ll be watching Nisemonogatari, and despite this episode making an attempt to recap some plot details from the previous season (I say that, it basically just retells you that Ararararagi was vampire) you’ll be completely lost if you [...]
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Somewhere over the course of the 2 and a half years since Bakemonogatari aired, I had forgotten how utterly strange [...]
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I’m not even sure how to make of this. Nissemonogatari is a continuation of Bakemonogatari. It was supposed to be a prequel of sorts but the first episode tells otherwise. Still, I don’t get the hype of this series despite shaft releasing unfinished episodes. But what I get is that witty dialogue a snap humour. Yet. An [...]
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I have high hopes for Nisemonogatari.  What leads me to believe in these high hopes is not for the mere fact that this is the sequel to the beautiful Bakemonogatari, a favorite for both art and dialogue, but that this series can improve upon the lofty accomplishments from its predecessor.  And if the first episode [...]
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Filed under: Fanboying, Favorites Tagged: episode 1, lolicon, Nisemonogatari
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Filed under: Fanboying, Favorites Tagged: episode 1, lolicon, Nisemonogatari
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Rice Balls. I have no idea what is going on in the opening sequence, but sure as hell don’t tell me what is going on! I have not read the books and I do not want to be spoiled. Why did Senjogahara lock him in that room? Is it because she wants to make Arararagi a slave [...]
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More like Pedomonogatari? Lol subs. As for the rest, this should convey my initial impressions. Yeah, it had less animation than Kill Me Baby, and more eye close-ups than the first season of The Best of Optician Commercials. This is … Continue reading →
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Moving swiftly on (trying to cram in as much as possible before I have to go back to work tomorrow), another three new shows!  Meido Pirates, SHAFT head-tilting and dramatic football………yeap, Moretsu Pirates, Nisemonogatari and Knight in the Area! Moretsu Pirates (Bodacious Space Pirates) So this was rather fun.  It’s got just enough silliness without [...]
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