I've always valued how the Monogatari series highlights the perspectives of adolescence compared to adulthood and how teenagers grow through life. Every non-adult character sees their world through fairly black and white lenses, while the perspectives we get from Kaiki and Oshino are nuanced, grey, and not always correct but broadly consistent, the way most adults live. Kaiki and Oshino both live consistently with their own values (Kaiki toward skepticism, egoism, and perspectivism and Oshino toward harmony, self-determination, and respect), but aren't so rigid to them. Kaiki's involvement in the story highlights this best, as he's seen by Araragi and Senjougahara as a petty fake villain, when he's truly just a middle-aged shabby (tsundere) conman. He genuinely tried to help Senjougahara by (though this is more implied) bringing the crab diety to her to help a young girl endure a terrible life. This ends up being a blunder on his part, but he then succeeds when he helps Sengoku move on from the life she's imposed on herself. He didn't really change across the series so much as we just saw more of who he really was. However, we see all the adolescent characters gradually change and mature in how they view the world as they have more experiences, yet they always maintain that teenage stubborn self-righteousness. It's so realistic to how teenagers actually think and develop mentally, where most anime or young adult series fail to, either by making teenagers think and act like irrational adults, or portraying them like overemotional simplistic caricatures. Also SHAFT is based in general, making a HEAVILY dialogue-driven series constantly look gorgeous and keep your attention.
@@BradleytheDavisTo be fair the guy really just analyzed arc-by-arc while giving some hints here and there. If this was a full-blown in-depth video about monogatari I'm sure he would address what that comment said and much more.
This is my favorite series of nearly any media, let alone anime. I’m super interested on hearing someone else’s interpretation. This show literally changed how I interact with other people in my real life, and made me a more kind person in general. It’s no exaggeration to say this show made my life better after viewing.
@@shira_yoneyeah the act of deciphering the story and arcs means you can’t just passively go through the series and grapple with all of the philosophies the author is purposing
You... You did it. This is the first time I've seen someone talk about monogatari series so smooth and persuasive. Truly best video to describe this masterpiece story love it
@SossboyOG huh? I'm not sure I understand the joke man. I'm just saying it's cool you asked for part two and not one month later he drops a video that is equal quality with the first video and exactly what you wanted.
This show’s about so much more than saving cute girls…but it’s also totally about cute girls and some uncomfortable situations. It’s like the show throws creepy fan service in your face, leaving it up to you to be mature enough to see the big picture. I love the show -and the fan service, but it’s awkward to recommend.
I like it as a sort of built-in gatekeeping. Can't get past the loli jokes? Tough, Araragi sees lolis as defenseless and more relatable as part of his character development, just like he hyperfocuses on female bodies because he's a horny teenager. It's a stage he has to grow past. But actually explaining that to people is like telling them to "git gud" at Dark Souls. Simple words from one fan to another do little to actually help someone get past the rough stuff. Either you sit down and co-op it with them, showing them until they're ready, or they bounce off because either it's not their preference or they can't handle it yet. Also, I never showed my little sister this series, but the mere threat of brushing her teeth for her kept her cavity free. 10/10 series, would recommend.
Its as anime as anime can get and considering the era it came out in its not really anything special in that regard (besides being really damn well animated).
@@freshlymemed5680 If you just take the plot and the character archetypes then yeah, it's pretty typical anime. But it has a uniquely cool graphic design style which keeps finding cool visual jokes and storytelling, the script is fantastic and there are lots of jokes that are purely Japanese, the characters are great, Senjyogahara is my #1 waifu even though she's terrifying...it's such a character driven show, but every time there's real action they find such an artistic way to do it.
I would say "You do not know how hard it is to explain or onboard other people to this anime" but you know exactly that pain my brother. Thank you for this focused explanation i can only hope more give this series a chance.
Monogatari really is one of the most unique series ever made, I've been watching anime for over a decade and have yet to see anything like it. It takes a little getting used to and can be hard to follow sometimes, but it's 100% worth watching and should be experienced by every anime fan at least once jmo. It's an amazing series with some of the weirdest, yet most likeable characters you'll ever see.
it's not anime in the broader sense but the only thing i think it gets closer to it it's bojack horseman, it has a different subject entirely, as monogari is a coming of age story bojack is an end of the journey story and what happens after life happens
I remember binging through this series in one fell swoop during the pandemic, and I fell in love with the art, music and story. I remember reading through chapters of Kizu before tackling each of the movies, and that hit like nothing else Since you started this series of videos, I was wondering when you’d tackle this especially since I knew you had a lot to say already from your previous videos, and I think you did a phenomenal job. Keep up the great work, guy. Can’t wait for the rest of the series. Also Hanekawa is best girl I will die on that hill
Thank you very much for tackling this huge task of an anime. It really isn't easy trying to follow the main plot and timeline of this anime but that's what I love about it. It's very EVERYWHERE and jumps around all over the place. I love how unique it truly is on telling whatever story it's telling and the way they went about it. I know alot of people hated this anime and kinda story telling, but I always felt memorized and in entranced about the whole thing. Thx again for part 1 and I can't wait for part 2.
I can understand that. It hurts when you do the right thing, whether moral or by sheer want/need most of the time, but things still don't go your way before or afterwards. It's a necessary flaw in all people, and the only thing we can do is learn to disregard it sometimes, yet we don't truly know the right time to help others or to disregard it.
its one of the most important lessons this story gives imo. how it deconstructs and actively criticizes koyomi's saviour complex as being a self destructive thing disguised as selfless heroics. it's not that he is in the wrong for wanting to help people, it shows that it's actually one of his positive traits, it's what made hitagi fall in love with him. the problem is that he doesn't just want to help people. he wants to actively save people from themselves, he wants to die for their sake. he does this because he hates himself and doesn't think he is worthy of the help he tries to give others he actively denies it for a lot of the series. this is why oshino leaves town, because he sees koyomi's cycle of self destruction and knows that there is only one person who can save him from it, himself. adhering to meme's philosophy of helping others to save themselves he helps koyomi save himself by leaving & letting him figure things out on his own. koyomi is willing to die for anyone who's having a rough time, he puts his mind & body on the line time and time again for others because he wants to die a hero in the eyes of others, that is a huge problem not just for him but others as well and it's pretty much what the entire first main big story arc of Monogatari encompassing First, Second & Final seasons is leading towards resolving, and the way Koyomi resolves it is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen in a story
@@Lin_Eileen it's easier to live for others. Easier to abandon your own interests which might fail or not live up to expectations. Easier to sleep in a haze of constant second hand survivalism.
I have had an issue trying to stay on track with watching this series for years. Watching your video in tandem with each season gave me a lot of clarity and understanding without giving the entirety of the story away. Thanks for giving me the chance to fully get to experience the story by myself 😊
After viewing, I wanna add that I loved it. You do a great job of approaching each story at levels of interpretation that it was could potentially mean, then drawing all those narratives into a conclusion. Especially near Kaiki arc where you delve into the nuances of him being a pseudo antagonist. I loved it, I hope this blows up so more people watch this show.
My god please continue this, I love how you presented the flow of the story that mainly confuses on the narrative importance. Monogatari series in my perspective is like watching a book being read to the viewer and this video covers the important story beats that makes its story interesting. For the others who wants to watch the series itself, just go do that cause this video focused on the story but the show is action packed and hilarious if you know the Japanese word play and joke beats/references.
This is easily the best video dissecting the story/theme/character writing of Monogatari that i have seen. I enjoyed the very clear and concise manner in which you were able to keep focus on the core narrative of the series, that being Koyomi's constant internal struggle towards self-worth and acceptance, and how his short comings and conflicts affect all of the people in his life. The fact that all of these different people he has a connection with, all find themselves facing similar issues, and all end up either facing them or coping and stuffing them away, which is where Araragi falls, that's the reality of dealing with personal problems, and the maturity that is necessary to resolve them head on is what Araragi takes this entire series to learn.
I have watched every installment of the monogatori series including movies in release order and got very frustrated with the pacing, koyomi's perverted acts, lengthy monologues and fan service after the first season and really fell out of love with the series for many years after finishing it. I want to say this video essay, distilled like this and in chronological order has brought me back to realize it actually is a really interesting anime adaptation with worthwhile things to say about mental health, peoples personal motivations, flaws, and how they relate to others. Loved this video thank you so much!
getting frustrated with this story is a totally fair reaction because imo the series is transgressive, it actively is trying to frustrate the reader/viewer in order to make them look at the series with a more inquisitive mind instead of mindlessly consuming it. a lot of art house media does this because it's an effective way at drawing out more honest and emotional responses from people, but that doesn't mean those responses must be positive. having a negative reaction to things like koyomi's perversions and fan service is just as valid as having positive reaction to it or no reaction at all... it's all meant to make you think and express yourself honestly. it's the beauty of this story is it's so open for interpretation and I think the vast majority of interpretations people have hold some validity to them.
@@telegangst3r why exactly do you consider the sexualization as "unnecessary" in this show ? And why should everyone have an instant negative reaction ? Seems a bit illogical doesn't it ?
I HAVE to sub, watched this all on the bus and was just mesmerized by the quality. Thank you so much for the video and I’m now frothing at the mouth for more
i love that you cover everything lmao I am an old watcher and i’ve forgotten some of the plot already so watching these summaries of each arc helps me catch back up on what happened so i can understand the new monster/off season
I really appreciated this video. When i first started watching, I was confused. Thanks to your video, I now realized I watched this completely out of order lol. Your video really cleared things up and explained the story eloquently. I might need to do a rewatch in the proper order soon.
Danm... probably the first 1 hour long video i've watched in normal speed and without pausing it to do other things every now and then. Awesome script and narration. I've watched monogatari in high school, and at that time the last one released was "monogatari series second season", and i never went back to watch the rest, because i forgot most of the story. Monogatari is too dense and slow for me to watch the same thing again. You did me a favor, thank you.
Are you gonna make more Monogatari videos after Off & Monster Season anime starts this July? I'm so hyped for it, and there are so few videos that cover the novels that come after the main story.
I'm glad you're still talking about this series. I'm currently on my 3rd/4th rewatch, this time I got a friend to watch it with me and he's enjoyed it. I watched your vids from years ago then noticed you put out this video a few days ago. Super well put together, thanks for making this. Also I'm a bit out of the loop - I don't really know what Off or Monster Season is about but I'm excited nonetheless
Wow... Just.. wow. There's just so much. Yet, again I find things here and get some sort of closure to things that I deal with currently. Please continue with your analysis of this wonderful series as well as doing Steins;Gate 0 as well, man.
Interesting viewing this later in life, when I watched it early highschool I just like the jokes and the interactions the characters had. Watching this now made me realize all the deep core values that were hidden behind the surface 😊
I remember when there was mainly just the Eva video in this series and I was so hungry for more, but now all my favorite shows are getting their own entry and I'm eating the best I ever have
Pleaseeee work on a part 2 for this when you got time. I would love to hear your vocalization and emotional/mental breakdown of the latter parts of the show such as owarimonogatari and koyomimonogatari
One of my favorite parts of this anime is that every time I watch it again at different stages of my life I find things that I didn't understand or didn't care about before.
@@BradleytheDavis he said whats needed to be said from his perspective, if you want more then rewatch and think for yourself since thats the type of seeries mono is and it depends on your perspective itself
@@tama5380 I know. you're not telling me anything i'm not already aware of. As far as his video goes, though. I don't think he said enough to warrant such a ridiculous length. the substance of this video is razor thin
@@BradleytheDavis i agree with the video being surface level plot summary but clearly a lot of work has gone into it so stop hating on this guy's video on every reply, make your own concise video of your critical review of monogatari instead of pointless hating & I'll be the judge of it and trust me i love monogatari as much as you do
this convinced me to rewatch the series. its one of my favorite series amongst heavy hitters you have reviewed like serial experiments lain, monster and neon genesis, flcl and perfect blue. i hope in the future u review series like welcome to the nhk and tatami galaxy.
Great video. Might actually have to save the latter half for later.. Haven't caught up with the more recent seasons, but put on one I didn't recognize the other day to show a friend and it just so happened to be a scene with one of the sisters in the bath and he was like, "What the fuck is wrong with you?" xD
Hello mr. Sock, i can't wait for a premiere of this video, i hope u will be making more of them and keep up ur schedule as u did earlier, also how about u make a code Geass video next, or maybe a haruhi Suzumiya one, how about a ergo proxy one as well, nonetheless keep up the good work im counting on u
First of all Thank you for this amazing video for a series that brought sooo much happiness to my childhood and pretty much the only anime I bothered to keep up since. But in a detailed story like this it just sticks out so much more how nadeko snake was a weird ark. Nadeko caused her own problem, not by rejecting someone but by doing it so bluntly and by doing odd rituals in a snake shrine. And even if you watch the ark as a situation where araragi caused a problem so he has to solve it it still leaves the cursing of both nadeko and the boy as their own fault. Nadeko is the only chapter where someone got clearly and obviously saved by a unrelated party. Nadeko didn't face anything but araragi in little cloths on. Karen faced her hypocrisy Tushiki arguably wasn't even a problem and more a question So nadeko always stuck out for me
Thank you for this video, I really enjoyed it. It motivates me to finally resume the series after a year break. I left off exactly where the video ends, it fits perfectly.
thank you for another great video :) this anime looks really great and i would like to watch it sometime. it reminds me of tokyo ghoul a little bit. im a big fan of your channel and always look forward to new uploads.
What luck on my part, i had dropped the series for a long time right after finishing nisemonogatari, and you come in with a perfect refresher syllabus when im considering picking it back up. Im pretty sure i did manage to understand the series properly on my first watch, but it was still fairly helpful to see it taken from a linear story perspective, especially without me needing to watch through borderline porn while my mind is still reeling from trying to figure out the plot.
I do like how you present monogatari and I agree that this is basically what the series tries to convey, however in practice I think there are some pretty big problems with it that you strategically omitted (not that I blame you). I'm of course refering to the fanservice, and specifically the many, m a n y unnecessary scenes where children are sexualised for no justifyable reason. To be clear, there is a lot to like about monogatari, but I cannot in good conscience recomend this show. I'd say kizumonogatari is probably my favorite entry and largely because it's the only part that adequately criticises Araragi for his obsession with weak little girls. But while Shinobu calls him out on it, he ends up doubling down and subjecting her to a pitiful life of a hopeless child that is entirely dependent on him for survival (and sustenance), which she very much didn't consent to. It's a really unnerving scene (and intentionally so), but it only gets worse from there. The sexual tension between Araragi and Shinobu, not to mention Mayoi, Yotsugi and HIS SISTERS is something that feels like it really shouldn't be in the show. I really can't say the show ever properly adresses this. Araragi is judged for his actions, but not as much for his weird fetishes, and for whatever reason he kisses every single loli in the show (they never show him kissing Senjougahara btw). Some of these scenes are downright painful to watch, but there are also a good deal of really amazing ones. It's a weird show. I want to like it, but I also can't stomach it sometimes. I don't judge anyone that can though. And I know the lolis are 500 years old but I don't think anyone is buying that joke anymore. Also some of them are legitimate kids and his sisters. He also time travells and sexually harasses child Hanekawa because of course that had to happen.
I am interested to hear how people cope about this though, I know I did for a while and hey, maybe I'm wrong and there really was a good reason for that toothbrush scene. And groping Mayoi as a gag. And all the feet.
there isn't any justifiable reason really and comes off disturbing but that's kind of the goal. It's a culture barrier type of thing. Eastern nations like Japan don't see a problem with making jokes like that in fiction and find them funny where Western nations tend to take it more seriously and get offended. I'd caulk it up to the east separates fiction from reality very harshly in media, and the west applies their values to fiction more strictly, and so what wouldn't cause any disruptions in Japan would in America. As someone who separates fiction and nonfiction pretty strongly, I even find scenes in Monogatari weird and disturbing which was kind of the point of writing Koyomi that way. I wish they didn't have it, but it's kind of not up to me. If the author wanted to make those kind of jokes, the author made those kind of jokes.
@@socksensei I see. I suppose that's fair. It's not like I dislike the shock humor in monogatari over all and it's a big part of it's identity in a way. But it does go a bit too far with it at times in my opinion. Though I do appreciate how it mostly uses fanservice to ridiculize itself instead of just exploiting it like most anime. It has the right idea but the delivery doesn't always hit I guess.
You're taking the humor scenes wayy to seriously. The kissing scenes are mostly just there for humor/fanservice, and neither of those scenes seem to characterize araragi as having genuine attraction towards those characters. The "sexual tension" that you speak of also isn't really a thing. The only two characters that have genuine sexual tension with araragi are Hanekawa and Senjoughara... the remainder of the fanservice scenes are either done for gag purposes (toothbrush scene), characterization (Shinobu bathing scene), or plot set up (yotsugi foot to the face) often times doing multiple things simultaneously. Could the show have changed the fanservice scenes to make them more SFW? Sure... but it would be a fundamentally different show as the "ecchi" element is kind of vital to its identity.
"He lies and tells Koyomi to not worry about him being Hitagi's first love" Spoiler: This is clearly shown to not be much of a lie later on. And once you've seen more, suddenly Hitagi wanting to keep Koyomi away from Kaiki makes more sense, as to not unveil this past chapter in her life, as well as the secret meetings she'd have with him in the future to solve the snake problem and the way they act towards each other, all the while having told Araragi of how much she hates Kaiki and making him stay away from Araragi, who likely not only would get agry at Kaiki for what Hitakgi told him about the conman, but also because Kaiki's words during Karen Bee probably stuck to him, and he is not only jealous, but also has to fight for his spot in Hitagi's heart (even though she'd only love Araragi), and this is a paralel to Hitagi defending her spot in Araragi's heart from Hanekawa, as you'd see throughout the series, where she tries to be more like the ideal Hanekawa (haircut, etc) to please Araragi.
11:30 this just makes the warming Ononoki gives him in tsukimonogatari hit all the more harder. After killimg Tadatsuru, making him promise he wont become like her, that he wont become a monster
The series is definitely brain cluster sometimes and there are SOOOO much to focus on. Like the background, the poses, facial expressions, the wording, the metaphors etc. but this series will always be in my Top 3 anime series. I probably watched about 400+ animes in a course of 12yrs (started watching at 14yrs). This series has you thinking not to mention it’s pretty funny too. If you haven’t watched it I recommend Highly to start. You’ll probably be like wtf even going on but trust we all been there and you just have to pick up the pieces as you go until you get the picture
If you're wondering why the video (currently) seems to be underperforming, it seems that TH-cam may not be notifying some of your viewers about the upload. I got a notification for the video on my phone, but not my computer, which is why I'm bringing it up. No clue why it would do that as this is the first time I've encountered such an issue.
I've always valued how the Monogatari series highlights the perspectives of adolescence compared to adulthood and how teenagers grow through life. Every non-adult character sees their world through fairly black and white lenses, while the perspectives we get from Kaiki and Oshino are nuanced, grey, and not always correct but broadly consistent, the way most adults live. Kaiki and Oshino both live consistently with their own values (Kaiki toward skepticism, egoism, and perspectivism and Oshino toward harmony, self-determination, and respect), but aren't so rigid to them. Kaiki's involvement in the story highlights this best, as he's seen by Araragi and Senjougahara as a petty fake villain, when he's truly just a middle-aged shabby (tsundere) conman. He genuinely tried to help Senjougahara by (though this is more implied) bringing the crab diety to her to help a young girl endure a terrible life. This ends up being a blunder on his part, but he then succeeds when he helps Sengoku move on from the life she's imposed on herself. He didn't really change across the series so much as we just saw more of who he really was.
However, we see all the adolescent characters gradually change and mature in how they view the world as they have more experiences, yet they always maintain that teenage stubborn self-righteousness. It's so realistic to how teenagers actually think and develop mentally, where most anime or young adult series fail to, either by making teenagers think and act like irrational adults, or portraying them like overemotional simplistic caricatures.
Also SHAFT is based in general, making a HEAVILY dialogue-driven series constantly look gorgeous and keep your attention.
you made more substantive analysis of the series in this one comment than this entire plot-summary video did
@@BradleytheDavisTo be fair the guy really just analyzed arc-by-arc while giving some hints here and there.
If this was a full-blown in-depth video about monogatari I'm sure he would address what that comment said and much more.
Old shaft be different man they had a very distinct style in both animation and direction that was just so unique
Kaiki is the Final Form of the Tsundere trope
This is my favorite series of nearly any media, let alone anime. I’m super interested on hearing someone else’s interpretation. This show literally changed how I interact with other people in my real life, and made me a more kind person in general. It’s no exaggeration to say this show made my life better after viewing.
same my g
Monogatari really wouldnt be difficult to follow if they didnt throw the narrative into a blender
Does makes it a more engaging experience.
@@shira_yoneyeah the act of deciphering the story and arcs means you can’t just passively go through the series and grapple with all of the philosophies the author is purposing
The first time I watched it I had to look up the release order
It isn't difficult to follow if you use your head a bit
@@santiagojara8056 its quite literally out of order
You... You did it. This is the first time I've seen someone talk about monogatari series so smooth and persuasive. Truly best video to describe this masterpiece story love it
Digibro did a video on it a long time ago before they got weird that was pretty convincing to try it.
We need a “making sense of Monogatari part 2” for the 2nd season - Owarimonogatari seasons
Bet you are happy, ask and you shall receive is a quote I think is fitting for the situation.
@@fitzwits thank you very much sir, I appreciate you for making these in depth vids on mono🙏🏽
@SossboyOG huh? I'm not sure I understand the joke man. I'm just saying it's cool you asked for part two and not one month later he drops a video that is equal quality with the first video and exactly what you wanted.
A retrospective on the Monogatari series as a whole ? That's an instant sub my guy
Just up to the end of Nise, sadly. I hope to see coverage of the subsequent arcs, all the way up until Zoku Owarimonogatari and Hanamonogatari.
This show’s about so much more than saving cute girls…but it’s also totally about cute girls and some uncomfortable situations. It’s like the show throws creepy fan service in your face, leaving it up to you to be mature enough to see the big picture. I love the show -and the fan service, but it’s awkward to recommend.
you're on the money there lol
I like it as a sort of built-in gatekeeping. Can't get past the loli jokes? Tough, Araragi sees lolis as defenseless and more relatable as part of his character development, just like he hyperfocuses on female bodies because he's a horny teenager. It's a stage he has to grow past. But actually explaining that to people is like telling them to "git gud" at Dark Souls. Simple words from one fan to another do little to actually help someone get past the rough stuff. Either you sit down and co-op it with them, showing them until they're ready, or they bounce off because either it's not their preference or they can't handle it yet.
Also, I never showed my little sister this series, but the mere threat of brushing her teeth for her kept her cavity free. 10/10 series, would recommend.
Its as anime as anime can get and considering the era it came out in its not really anything special in that regard (besides being really damn well animated).
@@freshlymemed5680 If you just take the plot and the character archetypes then yeah, it's pretty typical anime. But it has a uniquely cool graphic design style which keeps finding cool visual jokes and storytelling, the script is fantastic and there are lots of jokes that are purely Japanese, the characters are great, Senjyogahara is my #1 waifu even though she's terrifying...it's such a character driven show, but every time there's real action they find such an artistic way to do it.
@@nathanchildress5596 you are right about that it really is hard to recommend. But this anime is definitely one of my favoritea
people die when they are killed.
True 😃
Yes... Yes they do, my guy.
Just because you are right, doesn't mean you are correct
_I am the bone of my sword_
Don't do suicide that shit kills you
I would say "You do not know how hard it is to explain or onboard other people to this anime" but you know exactly that pain my brother. Thank you for this focused explanation i can only hope more give this series a chance.
So true, I feel awkward recommending it, even though it’s great. I think that’s why the Hitagi arc came first, it’s the least morally dubious…
Monogatari really is one of the most unique series ever made, I've been watching anime for over a decade and have yet to see anything like it. It takes a little getting used to and can be hard to follow sometimes, but it's 100% worth watching and should be experienced by every anime fan at least once jmo. It's an amazing series with some of the weirdest, yet most likeable characters you'll ever see.
it's not anime in the broader sense but the only thing i think it gets closer to it it's bojack horseman, it has a different subject entirely, as monogari is a coming of age story bojack is an end of the journey story and what happens after life happens
holy, you weren't kidding. You really did make sense of monogatari
I remember binging through this series in one fell swoop during the pandemic, and I fell in love with the art, music and story. I remember reading through chapters of Kizu before tackling each of the movies, and that hit like nothing else
Since you started this series of videos, I was wondering when you’d tackle this especially since I knew you had a lot to say already from your previous videos, and I think you did a phenomenal job.
Keep up the great work, guy. Can’t wait for the rest of the series.
Also Hanekawa is best girl I will die on that hill
You know…when I first started this video I did not think it was the series with THAT scene….
what scene..
@@JosephJoestar-ld3qv cat scene?
toothbrush scene probablyyy
monogatari has so many "THAT scene"s that I don't even know which one you're referring to.
Thank you very much for tackling this huge task of an anime. It really isn't easy trying to follow the main plot and timeline of this anime but that's what I love about it.
It's very EVERYWHERE and jumps around all over the place. I love how unique it truly is on telling whatever story it's telling and the way they went about it.
I know alot of people hated this anime and kinda story telling, but I always felt memorized and in entranced about the whole thing. Thx again for part 1 and I can't wait for part 2.
I have lost so much helping others out of a selfish self-loathing. This anime is cheaper than therapy.
I can understand that. It hurts when you do the right thing, whether moral or by sheer want/need most of the time, but things still don't go your way before or afterwards.
It's a necessary flaw in all people, and the only thing we can do is learn to disregard it sometimes, yet we don't truly know the right time to help others or to disregard it.
@@nicholasdaniel2778 I chose to become a machine and deny whatever few emotional threads I had left until I'm convinced I'm a psychopath. 👍
@@nicholasdaniel2778helping good people in need is allways right thing to do
its one of the most important lessons this story gives imo. how it deconstructs and actively criticizes koyomi's saviour complex as being a self destructive thing disguised as selfless heroics. it's not that he is in the wrong for wanting to help people, it shows that it's actually one of his positive traits, it's what made hitagi fall in love with him.
the problem is that he doesn't just want to help people. he wants to actively save people from themselves, he wants to die for their sake. he does this because he hates himself and doesn't think he is worthy of the help he tries to give others he actively denies it for a lot of the series.
this is why oshino leaves town, because he sees koyomi's cycle of self destruction and knows that there is only one person who can save him from it, himself. adhering to meme's philosophy of helping others to save themselves he helps koyomi save himself by leaving & letting him figure things out on his own.
koyomi is willing to die for anyone who's having a rough time, he puts his mind & body on the line time and time again for others because he wants to die a hero in the eyes of others, that is a huge problem not just for him but others as well and it's pretty much what the entire first main big story arc of Monogatari encompassing First, Second & Final seasons is leading towards resolving, and the way Koyomi resolves it is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen in a story
@@Lin_Eileen it's easier to live for others. Easier to abandon your own interests which might fail or not live up to expectations. Easier to sleep in a haze of constant second hand survivalism.
I have had an issue trying to stay on track with watching this series for years. Watching your video in tandem with each season gave me a lot of clarity and understanding without giving the entirety of the story away. Thanks for giving me the chance to fully get to experience the story by myself 😊
After viewing, I wanna add that I loved it. You do a great job of approaching each story at levels of interpretation that it was could potentially mean, then drawing all those narratives into a conclusion. Especially near Kaiki arc where you delve into the nuances of him being a pseudo antagonist. I loved it, I hope this blows up so more people watch this show.
Thank you so much for this. I was at rock bottom of my life when I watched this series. My life is on track now. This just gives me nostalgia.
My god please continue this, I love how you presented the flow of the story that mainly confuses on the narrative importance.
Monogatari series in my perspective is like watching a book being read to the viewer and this video covers the important story beats that makes its story interesting.
For the others who wants to watch the series itself, just go do that cause this video focused on the story but the show is action packed and hilarious if you know the Japanese word play and joke beats/references.
This is easily the best video dissecting the story/theme/character writing of Monogatari that i have seen.
I enjoyed the very clear and concise manner in which you were able to keep focus on the core narrative of the series, that being Koyomi's constant internal struggle towards self-worth and acceptance, and how his short comings and conflicts affect all of the people in his life.
The fact that all of these different people he has a connection with, all find themselves facing similar issues, and all end up either facing them or coping and stuffing them away, which is where Araragi falls, that's the reality of dealing with personal problems, and the maturity that is necessary to resolve them head on is what Araragi takes this entire series to learn.
I have watched every installment of the monogatori series including movies in release order and got very frustrated with the pacing, koyomi's perverted acts, lengthy monologues and fan service after the first season and really fell out of love with the series for many years after finishing it.
I want to say this video essay, distilled like this and in chronological order has brought me back to realize it actually is a really interesting anime adaptation with worthwhile things to say about mental health, peoples personal motivations, flaws, and how they relate to others. Loved this video thank you so much!
getting frustrated with this story is a totally fair reaction because imo the series is transgressive, it actively is trying to frustrate the reader/viewer in order to make them look at the series with a more inquisitive mind instead of mindlessly consuming it. a lot of art house media does this because it's an effective way at drawing out more honest and emotional responses from people, but that doesn't mean those responses must be positive. having a negative reaction to things like koyomi's perversions and fan service is just as valid as having positive reaction to it or no reaction at all... it's all meant to make you think and express yourself honestly. it's the beauty of this story is it's so open for interpretation and I think the vast majority of interpretations people have hold some validity to them.
nope, everybody should have a negative reaction to unnecessary sexualisation, it does not help the story in any way
@@telegangst3r Valid and understandable, generalization is a sin.
@@telegangst3r why exactly do you consider the sexualization as "unnecessary" in this show ? And why should everyone have an instant negative reaction ? Seems a bit illogical doesn't it ?
@@Unspecifiedweeb so you're saying sexualising women in this case was... necessary?
Thank you so much for making this- it was a great analysis and a much-needed refresher on the show ahead of Off Season and Monster Season!
I HAVE to sub, watched this all on the bus and was just mesmerized by the quality. Thank you so much for the video and I’m now frothing at the mouth for more
i love that you cover everything lmao I am an old watcher and i’ve forgotten some of the plot already so watching these summaries of each arc helps me catch back up on what happened so i can understand the new monster/off season
I really appreciated this video. When i first started watching, I was confused. Thanks to your video, I now realized I watched this completely out of order lol. Your video really cleared things up and explained the story eloquently. I might need to do a rewatch in the proper order soon.
Glad I could be of service
Danm... probably the first 1 hour long video i've watched in normal speed and without pausing it to do other things every now and then. Awesome script and narration.
I've watched monogatari in high school, and at that time the last one released was "monogatari series second season", and i never went back to watch the rest, because i forgot most of the story. Monogatari is too dense and slow for me to watch the same thing again. You did me a favor, thank you.
Going through your videos I vastly prefer these in depth analysis’ of classics. Keep it up.
Are you gonna make more Monogatari videos after Off & Monster Season anime starts this July? I'm so hyped for it, and there are so few videos that cover the novels that come after the main story.
This got me interested in a series I never planned on watching 👏🏼 I need the rest as soon as possible
so hyped cannot wait, hope it has great story telling like his evangelion videos
my favorite up and coming small youtuber FINALLY uploaded, and its on one of my favorite series. Thank you sock sensei
Pleeeeease, we need a continuation, i get a feeling that im going to do a rewatch because of your analysis :3c
its always nice when you upload because i know what classic to watch next
I'm glad you're still talking about this series. I'm currently on my 3rd/4th rewatch, this time I got a friend to watch it with me and he's enjoyed it. I watched your vids from years ago then noticed you put out this video a few days ago. Super well put together, thanks for making this. Also I'm a bit out of the loop - I don't really know what Off or Monster Season is about but I'm excited nonetheless
Wow... Just.. wow. There's just so much. Yet, again I find things here and get some sort of closure to things that I deal with currently. Please continue with your analysis of this wonderful series as well as doing Steins;Gate 0 as well, man.
Interesting viewing this later in life, when I watched it early highschool I just like the jokes and the interactions the characters had. Watching this now made me realize all the deep core values that were hidden behind the surface 😊
I remember when there was mainly just the Eva video in this series and I was so hungry for more, but now all my favorite shows are getting their own entry and I'm eating the best I ever have
Your content is both fantastic and consistent. Both being unheard of in this youtube anime sphere
Pleaseeee work on a part 2 for this when you got time. I would love to hear your vocalization and emotional/mental breakdown of the latter parts of the show such as owarimonogatari and koyomimonogatari
One of my favorite parts of this anime is that every time I watch it again at different stages of my life I find things that I didn't understand or didn't care about before.
This video is simply a masterpiece thank you for your hardwork.
honestly seeing your summary of this and evangelion really makes me realise how much i’m missing, would love to see more of these vids bro
Every person's life needs a monogatari experience at least once
The simple way to do it is to just watch it scrambled you’ll make it make sense once you finish it
Thank you. This video has changed the way i think about myself and others, i appreciate u and the story u told for helping me with that change
I'm so happy my favourite youtuber has covered my favourite series to where it is so far!
He didn't really say anything of substance
@@BradleytheDavis he said whats needed to be said from his perspective, if you want more then rewatch and think for yourself since thats the type of seeries mono is and it depends on your perspective itself
@@tama5380 I know. you're not telling me anything i'm not already aware of.
As far as his video goes, though. I don't think he said enough to warrant such a ridiculous length. the substance of this video is razor thin
@@BradleytheDavis i agree with the video being surface level plot summary but clearly a lot of work has gone into it so stop hating on this guy's video on every reply, make your own concise video of your critical review of monogatari instead of pointless hating & I'll be the judge of it and trust me i love monogatari as much as you do
@@tama5380 fair enough. maybe i will.
this convinced me to rewatch the series. its one of my favorite series amongst heavy hitters you have reviewed like serial experiments lain, monster and neon genesis, flcl and perfect blue. i hope in the future u review series like welcome to the nhk and tatami galaxy.
SOCK SENSEI MONOGATARI VIDEOS ARE BACK!!
Would I end up watching the Monogatari series again after this video? Absolutely, it's like I'm reviving the moment I first fell in love with it.
Please make a part 2!
Here I find myself drawn into another incredible video essay about another incredible anime series. THANKS AGAIN SOCK!!!
Great video. Might actually have to save the latter half for later.. Haven't caught up with the more recent seasons, but put on one I didn't recognize the other day to show a friend and it just so happened to be a scene with one of the sisters in the bath and he was like, "What the fuck is wrong with you?"
xD
Existentialist all the way through
Incredible breakdown of the Monogatari series! You were clear, concise, and thoughtful all the way through. Can't wait to see the next video!
Hello mr. Sock, i can't wait for a premiere of this video, i hope u will be making more of them and keep up ur schedule as u did earlier, also how about u make a code Geass video next, or maybe a haruhi Suzumiya one, how about a ergo proxy one as well, nonetheless keep up the good work im counting on u
how did i get from renai circulation to this
You are way to good at this
I havent watch this yet, but I will soon. I know its gonna be a banger and im glad i stumbled onto your channel.
hope you enjoy it
@@socksensei finally had the time to watch it, and i am glad i did. excited to watch the next part
i watched this video and feel moved in a strange yet familiar way. i loved this and i have a feeling this series is going to become very special to me
Dang it dude I got super hype when I saw you covered this and now Im left with blue balls waiting on part 2 lol
The art style could be summed up if Edward Hopper made an anime
The way you edited this really captured the atmosphere of Monogatari
Thank you for this. I was always confused as to why he didn’t go with hanakawa but you’ve explained it in such a clear way
The beat recap video on bakemonogatari and the movies. Keep it up. 💪💪
Bless you sock sensei
Definitely gonna keep this video in mind when i rewatch the series soon
Awesome coverage, made understand and appreciate the anime more.
First of all
Thank you for this amazing video for a series that brought sooo much happiness to my childhood and pretty much the only anime I bothered to keep up since.
But in a detailed story like this it just sticks out so much more how nadeko snake was a weird ark.
Nadeko caused her own problem, not by rejecting someone but by doing it so bluntly and by doing odd rituals in a snake shrine. And even if you watch the ark as a situation where araragi caused a problem so he has to solve it it still leaves the cursing of both nadeko and the boy as their own fault. Nadeko is the only chapter where someone got clearly and obviously saved by a unrelated party.
Nadeko didn't face anything but araragi in little cloths on.
Karen faced her hypocrisy
Tushiki arguably wasn't even a problem and more a question
So nadeko always stuck out for me
Thank you for creating this! I always wanted to see the series but I couldn't stomach the fanservice
I don't think anyone has made such a clear and through assessment of this series.
Amazing video, so much quality as always, thank you sensei
I also found the series 5 years ago but i left it on purpose so that all the episodes or ova are out
Thank you for this video, I really enjoyed it. It motivates me to finally resume the series after a year break. I left off exactly where the video ends, it fits perfectly.
bro pronounced monogatari wrong in the first 5 seconds immediately exited the video
thank you for another great video :) this anime looks really great and i would like to watch it sometime. it reminds me of tokyo ghoul a little bit. im a big fan of your channel and always look forward to new uploads.
I appreciate it!
39:05 it would’ve been so funny if he immediately said “and now we know why” with the same monotone tone after she said that lol
What luck on my part, i had dropped the series for a long time right after finishing nisemonogatari, and you come in with a perfect refresher syllabus when im considering picking it back up.
Im pretty sure i did manage to understand the series properly on my first watch, but it was still fairly helpful to see it taken from a linear story perspective, especially without me needing to watch through borderline porn while my mind is still reeling from trying to figure out the plot.
Thank you sir, now I have to rewatch this show for the 5th time
I do like how you present monogatari and I agree that this is basically what the series tries to convey, however in practice I think there are some pretty big problems with it that you strategically omitted (not that I blame you).
I'm of course refering to the fanservice, and specifically the many, m a n y unnecessary scenes where children are sexualised for no justifyable reason.
To be clear, there is a lot to like about monogatari, but I cannot in good conscience recomend this show. I'd say kizumonogatari is probably my favorite entry and largely because it's the only part that adequately criticises Araragi for his obsession with weak little girls. But while Shinobu calls him out on it, he ends up doubling down and subjecting her to a pitiful life of a hopeless child that is entirely dependent on him for survival (and sustenance), which she very much didn't consent to.
It's a really unnerving scene (and intentionally so), but it only gets worse from there. The sexual tension between Araragi and Shinobu, not to mention Mayoi, Yotsugi and HIS SISTERS is something that feels like it really shouldn't be in the show.
I really can't say the show ever properly adresses this. Araragi is judged for his actions, but not as much for his weird fetishes, and for whatever reason he kisses every single loli in the show (they never show him kissing Senjougahara btw). Some of these scenes are downright painful to watch, but there are also a good deal of really amazing ones.
It's a weird show. I want to like it, but I also can't stomach it sometimes. I don't judge anyone that can though.
And I know the lolis are 500 years old but I don't think anyone is buying that joke anymore. Also some of them are legitimate kids and his sisters. He also time travells and sexually harasses child Hanekawa because of course that had to happen.
I am interested to hear how people cope about this though, I know I did for a while and hey, maybe I'm wrong and there really was a good reason for that toothbrush scene. And groping Mayoi as a gag. And all the feet.
there isn't any justifiable reason really and comes off disturbing but that's kind of the goal. It's a culture barrier type of thing. Eastern nations like Japan don't see a problem with making jokes like that in fiction and find them funny where Western nations tend to take it more seriously and get offended. I'd caulk it up to the east separates fiction from reality very harshly in media, and the west applies their values to fiction more strictly, and so what wouldn't cause any disruptions in Japan would in America. As someone who separates fiction and nonfiction pretty strongly, I even find scenes in Monogatari weird and disturbing which was kind of the point of writing Koyomi that way. I wish they didn't have it, but it's kind of not up to me. If the author wanted to make those kind of jokes, the author made those kind of jokes.
It's fiction
@@socksensei I see. I suppose that's fair. It's not like I dislike the shock humor in monogatari over all and it's a big part of it's identity in a way. But it does go a bit too far with it at times in my opinion. Though I do appreciate how it mostly uses fanservice to ridiculize itself instead of just exploiting it like most anime. It has the right idea but the delivery doesn't always hit I guess.
You're taking the humor scenes wayy to seriously. The kissing scenes are mostly just there for humor/fanservice, and neither of those scenes seem to characterize araragi as having genuine attraction towards those characters.
The "sexual tension" that you speak of also isn't really a thing. The only two characters that have genuine sexual tension with araragi are Hanekawa and Senjoughara... the remainder of the fanservice scenes are either done for gag purposes (toothbrush scene), characterization (Shinobu bathing scene), or plot set up (yotsugi foot to the face) often times doing multiple things simultaneously.
Could the show have changed the fanservice scenes to make them more SFW? Sure... but it would be a fundamentally different show as the "ecchi" element is kind of vital to its identity.
Oh baby. Finally someone made a comprehensive Monogatari video
if you keep dropping bangers like this imma have to buy a billboard for you or smthn
Great video! It’d be a really nice watch if you did ( Black Lagoon ) next :)
Well, you got yourself a new sub and I'm looking forward to part 2.
I love a good Monogatari breakdown and I love your analysis.
The sayounara genuinely sent chills down my spine
"He lies and tells Koyomi to not worry about him being Hitagi's first love"
Spoiler:
This is clearly shown to not be much of a lie later on. And once you've seen more, suddenly Hitagi wanting to keep Koyomi away from Kaiki makes more sense, as to not unveil this past chapter in her life, as well as the secret meetings she'd have with him in the future to solve the snake problem and the way they act towards each other, all the while having told Araragi of how much she hates Kaiki and making him stay away from Araragi, who likely not only would get agry at Kaiki for what Hitakgi told him about the conman, but also because Kaiki's words during Karen Bee probably stuck to him, and he is not only jealous, but also has to fight for his spot in Hitagi's heart (even though she'd only love Araragi), and this is a paralel to Hitagi defending her spot in Araragi's heart from Hanekawa, as you'd see throughout the series, where she tries to be more like the ideal Hanekawa (haircut, etc) to please Araragi.
I’ll get to that soon lemme cook, I got a different theory on that section
I thought tsubasa cat the same as nekomonogatari, and the source of Hanekawa's stress is Koyomi's having girlfriend (Hitagi)
11:30 this just makes the warming Ononoki gives him in tsukimonogatari hit all the more harder. After killimg Tadatsuru, making him promise he wont become like her, that he wont become a monster
i see a monogatari video essay, i watch it
*Sees Title*
Mighty bold declaration of you...
The series is definitely brain cluster sometimes and there are SOOOO much to focus on. Like the background, the poses, facial expressions, the wording, the metaphors etc. but this series will always be in my Top 3 anime series. I probably watched about 400+ animes in a course of 12yrs (started watching at 14yrs). This series has you thinking not to mention it’s pretty funny too. If you haven’t watched it I recommend Highly to start. You’ll probably be like wtf even going on but trust we all been there and you just have to pick up the pieces as you go until you get the picture
Need part 2 ASAP need to hear owari analysis 🤩🤩
Unreal video 👏. The script and delivery is just wow
Loved watching the OVAs, but I'd really love a follow-up to this video.
If you're wondering why the video (currently) seems to be underperforming, it seems that TH-cam may not be notifying some of your viewers about the upload.
I got a notification for the video on my phone, but not my computer, which is why I'm bringing it up.
No clue why it would do that as this is the first time I've encountered such an issue.
I needed this. Thank you.
MORE MONOGATARI CONTENT IS COMING????
WOOOOOOHHHHH!!!!!!
I think video would be over 1 hour
Someone stop this man he’s too good
Thank you for making this.
damn this video, its so well made