Should you watch Monogatari?
Who it’s good for, who it isn’t, and what’s in it. No ratings, no scores.
Monogatari
Anime · 2009
Koyomi Araragi, a high school student, finds himself constantly encountering girls afflicted by supernatural "oddities." He dedicates himself to helping them, often with the aid of the eccentric specialist Meme Oshino. Each arc talks about a different girl's unique struggle and the mysterious cause of their affliction. The series explores themes of adolescence, personal growth, and the complexities of human relationships. It's known for its witty dialogue, stylistic animation, and unique narrative structure.
The sides of Monogatari
- A half vampire high school student
- Girls touched by supernatural oddities
- Long, fast talking scenes on stylized sets
Monogatari is good for you if…
- you like long, witty conversations full of wordplay between Araragi and the girls.
- you like ghosts and spirits from Japanese folklore hiding inside teenage problems.
- you like strange, empty sets, flashing text cards and bold camera angles.
Monogatari is bad for you if…
- you don't watch anime.
- you'd rather avoid a suggestive camera on its schoolgirls.
- five seasons of arcs, watched in a tricky order, is too much for you.
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