(CR) Hanamonogatari five episode marathon Discussion / Poll

[Kairin]

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[Stark700]

Anyways, I thought it was pretty good overall as we see and learn a lot about

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Kanbaru. We get some harsh words to Kanbaru in the beginning from her mother.. Poor girl. The theme song is great too. This was a really nice insight with Kanbaru imo. I like how Kanbaru quotes on her arm about being human again. That's classic.

Ha,

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I find that running scene to be amusing in the second episode. So, Araragi apparently talked to Kaiki about Kanbaru before which is something I found interesting. I also notice how Kanbaru is using her other arm which is sort of explained in this series. Kaiki has some interesting advice as well. Great to see him around in this episode. He's one of my favorites from the franchise. The basketball match was great. I didn't think Shaft can make basketball look so creative.

I like the way they also talked about

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Numachi Rouka and her past as well. Although unfortunate with the incident and what happened three years ago, I find the exposition to be interesting overall. Same thing for the Devil's Skull and that basketball game. The way that slam dunk was initiated was just classic.

The one and only

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Araragi with badass hair returns as well. In the end, I thought it was a very well illustrated show of expositions, action, and dialogues. I look forward to seeing Kanbaru play basketball again

. This was definitely well worth the time imo.

[ultimate_noob]

It was good. Asumisu did well. LOL at Hikasa-san doing the VA. Welcome to SHAFT

Fanservice was great. Last scene was a full of feels. Arararagi beetle scene was spot on. Kaiki we missed you. OP (or ED) was moving than the whole show

[konart]

So good. Best two hours a had this week.

[omimon]

Wow I think the conversion between Kanbaru and Numachi is probably the longest this series had.

[DorkingtonPugsly]

I feel very fulfilled. A lush way to end the summer break and the second season. But it makes me feel sad for numerous reasons.

Well I must move on to post highschool life like Araragi...

Still sad that my favorite girl from the series had to go. At least I got to see/hear her plenty. Asumi kana did a really good job, it wasn't her typical two or three voices and it fit.

All the music was good this time too. Lots of nice tracks I'll be looking forward to hearing in their own.

Oh yeah the OP's probably my favorite out of most of them now. Gotta wait a month for it though :c (Lots of numachi cuteness.)

[Vallen Chaos Valiant]

Spoiler for the "ending":

One wonders if the entire ending scene was canon or not.

It is either all a hypothetical "what if", or it actually happened but that after the Hitagi infatuation Monkey forgot all about her own past crush. Monkey herself said that she doesn't remember much before she met Hitagi.

I prefer to believe that it did happen. That the ghost was her first lesbian girlfriend. And that they met again in unusual circumstances. And to those who say they are from different schools; note that they are wearing different uniforms.

[DorkingtonPugsly]

Originally Posted by Vallen Chaos Valiant

Spoiler for the "ending":

I prefer to believe that it did happen.

Haha me too!


First cover
(First one I've liked in a while too)

[Syan48306]

Where's my subs!

I can't watch Monogatari raw. There's just too much to miss

[CrowKenobi]

<points to Crunchyroll> (though you'll have to wait a week to watch it if you're not a subscriber, but they haven't scheduled a streaming date yet)

[Humble Loser]

I just genuinely love this series and all the characters. I watched all 5 in a marathon fashion, yet the time splendidly passed by. If I were to watch 5 random shows in a row, unless all of them were fantastic, I might need a break or two to finish it.

The ending scene with the credits was the perfect touch.

[Kanon]

Oh god Araragi's hair HAHAHAHA
If anyone was in need of a haircut, it was him, not Suruga. Let's hope he gets character development soon.

I was happy to find out Kaiki is alive and well, and disappointed Ougi still hasn't gotten his/her (wut) comeuppance. I find it weird he's still going to high school even though Araragi has already graduated.

I've had a hard time sitting through movies lately so I thought watching two whole hours of Monogatari would be difficult, but the story flowed so seamlessly time just flew by. The wait was well worth it.

Now the wait for the rest of the series resumes.

[HandofFate]

Great monogatari installment.
Some complained about S2 being just fanservice, so they probably like this one since its full of just talk. Though it has some nice Kanbaru butt they can pick at.

Loved the ending, with Kanbaru going back to shorthair status.

The devils arm or leg, I can see.
But I wonder how the devil's ribcage or pelvis bone will help someone 'grant' their wish.

[Shadow5YA]

Oh man, I lost it when Kaiki not only grew a beard, but started running full stride

Someone needs to make a gif of that.

[GDB]

Great movie/episode compilation. It dragged a little bit when Numachi was giving her detailed explanation, but even that wasn't bad. Just longer than expected.

Araragi looks like he's aged about 2-3 years since the Sengoku incident, which would've been like... 2-3 months ago at most. Kind of odd.

Really preferred Kanbaru with long hair, but I guess at least she's no longer monkey pawed now.

[novalysis]

Monogatari at it's best. 10/10.

I wonder though, was Kanbaru ironically one of those who offloaded her problems to Numachi? If it was Kanbaru's actions that unwittingly led to Numachi's suicide, and Kanbaru forgot it all out of the trauma, then this tale might well be a perfect Circle....

[psycho bolt]

I get that feeling that Monogatari will end soon...

[konart]

Originally Posted by psycho bolt

I get that feeling that Monogatari will end soon...

>feeling

What feeling? You can just count how many books are left

[DragoMuseveni]

Question for the light novels readers .

Spoiler:

In Monogatari seacond season , Kaiki is hit at the final scene , and left bleeding , how he was able to survive and appear now in Hanamonogatari?

[omimon]

Originally Posted by DragoMuseveni

Question for the light novels readers .

Spoiler:

In Monogatari seacond season , Kaiki is hit at the final scene , and left bleeding , how he was able to survive and appear now in Hanamonogatari?

He's a tough cookie. That's all there is to it.