Short, non-spoiler reviews and hot takes of anime for the newly initiated weeb.
The idea that you’re either “all for” or “all against” something is absolute baloney and downright childish. The good, interesting, and beautiful parts of Monogatari don’t nullify, make up for, or make the terrible parts “worth it.” The terrible parts of it don’t mean that Monogatari doesn’t bring anything to the table.
At its best moments, Monogatari is a masterpiece of experimental animation, visual style, and storytelling. It’s a series of artistic, metaphorically supernatural occurrences rooted in Japanese folklore that apply on a much wider scale, dissecting deep-seated beliefs and ideologies held by society at large while feeling intimately personal. At its worst moments, Monogatari is a horny fan-service filled indulgence that sugarcoats predatory, pedophilic and incestual themes and behaviors with a flimsy excuse of meta-commentary and loopholes to make it easier on the viewer to not feel guilty and admit that they are, in essence, consuming and enjoying a consequence-free fantasy in which the hero can get away with sexual harassment because he’s (most of the time) a “nice person.”
A good wrap-up for some lingering characters while being a fitting inclusion to the series.
A beautiful, intimate piece that explores self-acceptance, redemption, and life’s small events that feel larger than a Marvel movie. Infused with KyoAni's signature love for the craft, story, and life itself.
Aggretsuko stresses the importance of being true TO yourself while being honest WITH yourself. A fun, pure, heartfelt time that resonates fiercely with the Millennial experience.
A good addition to the list of stress-free comfy shows to watch before bed.
A great wrap-up for the series ... satisfyingly rooted in a sense of reality and introspection the way a good spiritual supernatural story should be.
A stress free celebration of food and how it brings people together, starring the cast of Fate/Stay Night.
Kakegurui presents the eternally glorified “Anime High School Girl” and then shatters it into disturbing pieces.
If you don’t want to admit to yourself that you really just want to watch hentai, go ahead and watch this. Otherwise, your eyes are going to be doing 300 RPM in your sockets, both for rolling because it’s so dumb and for checking to make sure nobody sees you watching this trash.
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