Just realized a little correction that’s been pointed out to me - at 9:36 I state that Araragi would never regret his decision to bind himself to Shinobu in Kizu. But in actuality he ends up dwelling on that regret to at least some extent in Zoku. I suppose I shouldn't have phrased it that way - Seems like I accidentally conflated his decision to stand by her and help her find happiness with his choice in Kizu, which are kinda the same and kinda not in a way. Should've made the distinction! However, someone else commented something else to add to the conversation regarding the translation of the word "regret," which I found interesting and wanted to share as well: "You may not know this but regret isnt actually the correct translation 心残り [kokoronokori] 'regrets' has a slightly different connotation than the word "regret" in English. The English definition of "regret" is to feel sad or disappointed over something that could have been done, or more specifically, has been done. You can regret eating your last pudding, or regret not eating it when you had the chance, but this doesn't apply to [kokoronokori], the Japanese 1 to 1 equivalent to English word "regret" would be 後悔 [koukai]. This isn't that. Kokoronokori is more like "things I wish I could have done." I wish I could have saved Hachikuji, I wish Oikura Sodachi was happy, I wish I could have done more for Nadeko and still be friends, etc. Of course, the mirror world overlaps with the 20% of THEIR "wishes" too. I wish I was shorter, I wish I had the chance to get closer to Araragi before I left town etc. In this sense, they weren't feeling sad, disappointed, or angry that they made those choices or were dealt with those cards, they just "wish," or rather, wonder how it would be like otherwise. The biggest difference between the two lies with Senjougahara Hitagi. It's not JUST that Araragi had no "regrets" concerning Hitagi, but that he also had no "wishes." If you love someone, even a normal deal, you wouldn't ever regret meeting or loving them anyways. That feeling's too shallow. If you regret loving someone, that's pretty much saying you HATE them now. No, this isn't what Araragi said. Araragi said he has no Kokoronokori concerning Hitagi, no "I wish I had," "I wish you had," "I wish we had,"s with her, he was completely happy with Senjougahara Hitagi as a person and with their relationship. Concerning this case, the difference in translation matters a whole lot, and if the Monogatari Series taught us anything, it's that words are deep, heavy, and carry a lot of meaning, and untranslatable words or mistranslations could cause a huge loss" ^So either way, interesting stuff to consider regarding the specificity of Araragi's feelings towards making the decision when it comes to Koyomi Reverse.
@@kennethmendoza1350 Who said that? Lmao people actually taking the time to count how many wordplays one has over the other? Zaregoto has wordplays yes but comparing amounts of wordplays is just dumb
@@lainiwakura6921 all I'm saying is that wordplays is just characteristic with some of his works on storytelling as a novelist, not that it's amazing because of it, but I'll give the benefit of the doubt for that rumor for Zaregoto , since I've not yet read it and I mostly go with monogatari as an anime only
It's true that it's more than just love. It's beyond life. But at the same time I don't think it's fair to compare it to Hitagi's. They're very different.
@@djdndi not really? Shinobu can't be jealous of Senjougahara or feel anything negative towards her because she is influenced by Araragi's feelings. In Shinobu House, Shinobu just thinks that if she were to die then Araragi would just forget her and keep going with his life, she isn't jealous of Senjougahara being his girlfriend, hell In Musubi (spoilers ahead) Araragi even ask Shinobu to help him set up the marriage between him and Hitagi and she accepts as long as it's a fun thing to do. Edit: and also she was mostly joking with Araragi to fuck with him in Shinobu House.
Kizumonogatari is my favourite movie series ever in general, not just anime. And Araragi and Kiss Shot’s ever changing dynamic has to be the biggest reason
@@djdndi I thought the movies were a very good adaptation of the novels though. And the manga was made more "shounen" I'd say, it slightly changed the story but it's still the same
I got very excited to see this in my sub box. Monogatari seems to be one of those "Fairly popular, but not many willing to talk about it" series, for many reasons. Between the very avant garde presentation, to the niche storytelling style, nonchronological story order, and some... painful content in regards to lolicon humor, it's hard to recommend or talk about. So there's so few video essays talking about it. Glad it gets some attention
I do love the monogatari series(one of my top 5 anime of all time)but in my experience, it's not exactly as bingable as your usual anime shows, there's a lots and lots of subtext packed throughout the series that you need to pay attention, and it doesn't help that the chronological order is the way it is. Personally, I love it the way it is, but it is definitely is hard to reccomend to the person who isn't into anime that much
@@kennethmendoza1350 I feel like it’s fine to binge it if you pay attention, and maybe have a good memory. I binged it in the span of about a week my first time and it immediately became one of my favorites. A year later I revisited it and this time I took more time, still remembered most of it but a few things also mindblowing on realizing in hindsight.
@@animusswtor4822 depends on person maybe, but for me this is one of those anime that kinda needs time to chew(also Shaft animation here was just mind blowing, so definitely also the reasons why I took time watching this, still really love it)
For me, Shinobu is the ultimate one for a fictional character. She is so beautiful yet so ugly, So perfect yet so flawed, so cute yet so terrifying. I've never seen an anime character be so layered, for me it's just like she does exist somehow. This video was simply amazing, thanks for it.
Another thing to consider about Shinobu is her unique character archetype. Anime characters (especially girls in harem shows) generally fall in line with one of the common archetypes. You know the childhood friend type , tsundere type, onee-san type, wild girl type , tomboy type, ojou type, kuudere type or a combination of the two. Shinobu actually encapsulates almost all the known archetypes in one character
Something I find interesting is that despite the aggressive horny energy and sexuality present throughout the series, it's almost non-existent in Araragi's and Shinobu's relationship. In many ways they feel like "soul mates" yet their relationship isn't really romantic either, nor is it familial exactly and it's more intense and intimate than friendship. It's such a unique relationship that practically defies classification.
Shinobu is essentially Araragi's baggage- he's decided that his past self is still an important part of his identity that he can't afford to throw away- that antisocial depressive, borderline suicidal loner formed the crux of his being. Araragi is shown throughout the series to be an EXTREMELY nostalgic individual- not allowing Shinobu to die because he can't allow somebody else's life to have less value than his own, bringing Hachikuji back from hell despite it being mandated that she's *supposed* to be there, as well as the entire events of Zoku, of course. However, something changed Araragi for the better. If Shinobu allowed Araragi to indulge in depression, Hanekawa showed Araragi that there's more to life than that. But she wasn't ultimately the one to follow through with that- it was Senjogahara. After seeing Senjogahara's struggles with her oddity, that's when Araragi feels he's got to confront his past to an extent, and why we have him narrating the events of Kizumonogatari to us directly after Bakemonogatari. And by finding love in another, he's able to finally live for today. He goes on to help everyone in town from the issues they suffer after seeing the strength displayed by Senjogahara. However, he never pulled the trigger and got rid of his baggage (metaphorically speaking, Shinobu)- his low sense of self-worth remained, and that creates an interesting interplay between his self-worth and his newfound reason to live. How does that manifest itself? Araragi embracing his self sacrificing nature totally. But this brings us to my favourite part of Araragi- his relationship with Ougi. I suspect that if Araragi pulled the trigger on Shinobu and moved on with Senjogahara, he may not have manifested Ougi as an oddity- the manifestation of his self loathing. Especially since the presence of Shinobu in the town- a being that many claim is the strongest of all oddities- ends up creating a sort of attractor field for everyone else's issues to manifest as oddities. And Araragi probably knows that he's partly responsible for this, and feels selfish for choosing to live and save people Yet even then, he manages to prove himself wrong- accepting all the parts of himself without having to pull the trigger on any of those parts- and I think that in the end, Araragi manages to confront his own demons without running away. Truly, the end of adolescence.
Reading this 2 years post your comment, my urges to tell you how astonishing everything is explained between Araragi's depth and his dynamics with the other characters just choked me.
That 'No Mister Donut on the mountain' line is one of the most heart-touching line ever in all storytelling (if not the best). Thank you for this masterpiece of a Monogatari series video essay, Alex!
@@rudycastro5813 The first season is called Bakemonogatari. Every season is some variant of ___Monogatari. You should look up the watch order because it's not obvious from the titles.
Araragi and Shinobu's relationship is probably my favorite aspect of the series. Their love for and bond with each other is so unique and just incredible to watch develop.
Holy shit how tf didn't this channel got recommended to me before, you have so many good videos like wtf, Gurren lagann, xenoblade,13 sentinels, steins gate, hxh, monogatari,etc. I'm having such a good time watching them all, I rlly look foward to your next videos.
Awesome work, so happy to see you touching on Monogatari, a series where frankly every character is so good that they deserve a video diving into them like this (hint hint lol). Monogatari is my favorite anime, and Shinobu is my favorite character, and this video on her relationship with Koyomi is a perfect representation of my own feelings. Nice work as always!
The ending of kizumonogatari brought me to tears. So beautifully animated. That moment where araragi is holding a shriveled up kiss shot… ah, just so beautiful
I'm disappointed in myself for missing this video. Monogatari has been one of my absolute favorites but I've really never had friends to share it to so seeing this made me very happy. It's a really beautiful story between these two and there isn't anything else quite like it. I loved the video and it went by really quick, almost too quick.
From Kizumonogatari to Owarimonogatari second season Shinobu has had the most growth of any character She lived most of her life isolated and alone. But because of Araragi she will never be alone again. Their bond is unwavering as they rely and depend on one another
I loved this series for its everything like, story, characters, and plot, then loved it even more after realizing how stacked the voice acting roles were.
I'm glad you talked about their relationship as it is usually overlooked. Although I really do enjoy the other relationships he has with Senjougahara, Hanekawa or Hachikuji, the one he has with Shinobu is simply unbreakable and is at a deeper level than the others.
Your analysis has allowed me to process something that i have been carrying for 7 years. I can stop wondering the what ifs, if it was origianlly impossible.
I'm so glad people also feel like I do about them. Araragi and Senjou are the power couple and I love them together. But Shinobu and Araragi feel like two halves of a whole. You just can't have one without the other and it will always cripple me how well that coexistence is written. I'm brought to tears every time.
I can't fathom how awful Shinobu's life must have been. All of her anguish, all of her suffering. Everything that she has experienced prior to meeting Araragi, was all because she was too "pure", too"beautiful" for the world.
you nailed it bro, everything on the series and about their relationship. monogatari series is my #1 favorite anime and I don't even know how many times I re-watch the entire series even in LN. thank you my friend
Shinobu and Araragi's relationship is something I haven't seen before in any type of fiction and media. It's hard to explain with my own words but their relationship is truly something above any type of emotion possible.
@@Nolo-HLM The word your looking for is Agape. Coined by the greeks, it means an unconditional love that surpasses sexual/Romantic/Familial love. Edit: I'd love to see more pairings of opposite sex people with this kind of relationship.
As someone still relatively new to anime in general, watching videos like this help me better appreciate the medium, along with watching the shows for myself. Well done with this one, friend. i have not watched the Monogatari series yet and I am aware of the surreal nature of the show and how critically acclaimed and beloved by fans it is. I begin to see even more why it is so enjoyed. It really is something special and I can't wait to watch it myself.
In all of Araragi's other relationships in the show, he treats everyone as an individual and they do the same to him, even his relationship with Hitagi is this way. They cant imagine being apart, but they know they are still independent beings at the end of the day. Where all of his other relationships are interpersonal, what him and Shinobu share is symbiotic and borders on spiritual. The ending of Kizu shows this in a really meaningful way, especially if youve watched the rest of the series already. Its not that they can't imagine not being together, but that they couldn't even exist without each other. For all the silly and over the top stuff in this show, it really is beautiful and deeply meaningful how it portrays what it means to be human and desire connection to others.
A monogatari analysis from the man himself! Edit: If ever you are gonna do another video analysis on monogatari, I wonder whose the next character analysis would be?
It’s one the most complicated and beautiful display of a relationship between two individuals I’ve ever witnessed. I consumed many type of books and films with a lot of relationships before but only few of them remain in my mind like the bond between Araragi and Schinobu. Like you already mentioned we can’t comprehend their relationship and can’t compare it with senjo. The only thing we can say is that their bond is beyond any love or other emotions you can find. It’s just not explainable. It’s simply a masterpiece of fictional relationships and it surely would be known in the world of literature if it wasn’t anime related(?). Overall they’re eternally bond by destiny and soul and no other relationship comes close to that. They are not lovers, they aren’t family, no they’re something more than you could think of. Like you already said in the video they will be together even if the world would end
Also the entire series is beautiful written. Every important character close to Araragi shaped him. Each of them shaped a layer of his being while each of the girls shaped a different layer of his existence Shinobu became the other half of his core. For me it’s like a cooking receipt. While each of the girl are one of the ingredients to make the dish possible Shinobu is like the receipt to guide the cook through his journey of making the dish.
Since you did mention you read books, I recommend taking a look at the kizu novel imo it expands and improves on the anime in almost every way and that includes everything other than just the dynamic between shinobu and araragi
The ending with Araragi and shinobus narration over beautiful imagery and nagazeri playing was wonderful. I was hoping for all three of these to be present in the ending while i watched, and I was more than satisfied.
An excellent video, thank you very much! I try to simplify it for others like this: Koyomi can only become fully human again if Kiss-Shot dies. Kiss-shot can only become fully vampire again if Koyomi dies. But while each is willing to die for the other, neither one wants to go on living without the other. So by the wounds, literal and figurative, that they inflict on, and willingly receive from, each other, they continue to live together. Hanekawa is Koyomi's best friend. Senjougahara is his girlfriend. Kiss-Shot/Shinobu is his soulmate.
I feel you.. There's a few series that have thoroughly ruined a lot of media for me not just in anime. This is one of them - monogatari has set the bar so high on character development and layering that it makes a lot of other series feel miniscule. As a result, I find myself continuously coming back to it
With this you got me without any problems, while I indulged in way too much Monogatari media over the years to find much new in a video like this, it is still a topic I won't miss. A video like this makes me wonder how someone with little experience in the medium of anime would react to this, the artstyle and dialogue is so unique, to nearly anything else, which makes Monogatari one of the prime examples of what anime is capable of, that it kind of makes me interested in someone completely fresh getting confronted with it. The writing of NisioisiN is always outstanding. Also, about my comments on Haikyuu, I'm so far behind on the manga and anime, that I rarely engage in content about it anymore. Maybe one day I will catch up and consume more about it again, but not for now, my favorite sports story that dwarved Haikyuu is Baby Steps where I catch up to the manga every few months (I just like reading in batches instead of weekly).
I just finished rewatching the monogatari series and couldnt really fathom what araragi and senjougahara had between them besides a debt to repay. This video summed up the character relationships, in general, beautifully. Keep up the good work.
Can't believe I saw this months after u uploaded, but I'm so happy to see u talking abt my fav anime of all time. There's smtg so different abt the show compared to others, especially the relationships. Though there might be a lot of fanservice scenes, I feel like that doesn't take away from a lot of the relationships between Araragi and the characters. Shinobu and Araragi, besides the fanservice, have such genuine connections, something I've barely seen in anime, smtg I love abt the series. Looking forward to more Monogatari videos from u! The show doesn't get enough discourse on YT.
Glad you enjoyed! Although I’m sorry to say that this is the only Monogatari video I plan on ever making. Generally a good rule of thumb is to not expect a video on something if I don’t confirm it - so yeah I’m sorry, no more Monogatari aside from this :( I appreciate the interest though, and I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I'm very surprised you actually ended up doing a video on this show haha :p And it was possibly the best subject to choose as well, Very good vid !! I can also tell from the quality of the clips that it must have been a pain in the butt to stitch together ^^ Thank you for this
Araragi and Shinobu's relationship is a celebration of scars. That we still carry them, but they don't have to define us. Or maybe our scars can define us, and we can begin to see the miraculousness in them.
That was an excellent video, a lot of things i already got on my own but you did present other angles and views that i hadn’t thought of and changed my view even farther in the better of their bond. 10/10. Liked and subscribed
Aleczandxr and Monogatari in one video?! It's a dream come true! Shinobu and Araragi are characters I feel like I can relate to the most, and listening to you talk about both characters allows me to further connect to them-and well, allow me to further cement the concept of "myself" by relating to these characters. By exploring these characters, I can also explore myself. While I know this wasn't intended, I want to thank you for allowing me the chance for some exploration with this wonderful video! Your way of describing things never fails to make me deeply immersed in your ideas, and I will hope to see more Monogatari videos at some point!
That’s awesome, I’m so happy it was able to help you in that way! At the moment this is all I have planned for Monogatari content, it’s the one thing I love most and am most passionate about. But hey, who knows! Maybe one day I’ll change my mind, especially if the response to this is good.
Happy to finally see this series this relationship talked about, more so with your pinned comment. The scene of Araragi embraced by Shinobu's true form and their comment on death always empathized they are only complete when with each other and they have more love more then trust in another individual. The completeness of their relationship has always made me feel a comforting melancholy since i have never felt this in any relationship nor in any relationship I've observed in those around me. But because of that... it seems like something we should all wish to obtain, if not grasp in some form for only a moment.
I always love seeing videos on the Monagatari series, it is one of my favorite animes of all time. However due to many obvious reasons it can be difficult to reccomend to anyone so seeing others who appreciate it as much as I do really makes me happy. Shinobu and Araragi truly do have a wonderfully deep and emotional relationship, it is one of my favorites in all of media. Two damaged souls coming together and completing one another, it is just beautiful.
I absolutely love Araragi and Shinobu's relationship. This video perfectly captures why its so beautiful. It's sad that most people won't even give Monogatari a chance when it genuinely has some of the best characters I've seen.
Comparing and contrasting all of his relationships throughout the series is really interesting. They're all meaningful to him in different ways. But I think the top 3 has to be this one, Hitagi and him and Hanekawa and him. Those are the three most important people in Araragi's life.
@@seemonuzumaki723 well i ment that their relationship is like bestfriends cuz when ever hes in a bind and need guidance he almost always finds hachikuji and she talks it out with him, a prime example is in nisemonogatari when hes conflict on keeping the secret of oddities from his family
@@seemonuzumaki723 In the novels Koyomi says in the narration that he enjoys his talks with Mayoi the most. So yes, they are very much best friends in that sense.
Really happy to see more good monogatari content, I have seen the series 3 times in different orders and I keep learning new things thanks to the perception and work of others.
Have you rewatched it in the same order? I've found the same experience as I've watched it multiple times in the same order and grown more and more affection for aspects of the show that previously alluded me.
9:36 you say that Araragi will never grow to regret that decision, but that's exactly his regrets towards Shinobu, binding her to his shadow, so basically what he did in Kizu, is literally the regret he has in Zoku Owari: "...and I continued to bind Shinobu to my shadow. Year 1, Class 3─and so much more. I had a mountain of regrets." And it's not even the only regret related to Shinobu he has. The only character he has no regrets of is Senjougahara.
Whoops, I suppose I shouldn't have phrased it that way. Seems like I accidentally conflated his decision to stand by her and help her find happiness with his choice in Kizu, which are kinda the same and kinda not in a way. Should've made the distinction.
You may not know this but regret isnt actually the correct translation 心残り [kokoronokori] 'regrets' has a slightly different connotation than the word "regret" in English. The English definition of "regret" is to feel sad or disappointed over something that could have been done, or more specifically, has been done. You can regret eating your last pudding, or regret not eating it when you had the chance, but this doesn't apply to [kokoronokori], the Japanese 1 to 1 equivalent to English word "regret" would be 後悔 [koukai]. This isn't that. Kokoronokori is more like "things I wish I could have done." I wish I could have saved Hachikuji, I wish Oikura Sodachi was happy, I wish I could have done more for Nadeko and still be friends, etc. Of course, the mirror world overlaps with the 20% of THEIR "wishes" too. I wish I was shorter, I wish I had the chance to get closer to Araragi before I left town etc. In this sense, they weren't feeling sad, disappointed, or angry that they made those choices or were dealt with those cards, they just "wish," or rather, wonder how it would be like otherwise. The biggest difference between the two lies with Senjougahara Hitagi. It's not JUST that Araragi had no "regrets" concerning Hitagi, but that he also had no "wishes." If you love someone, even a normal deal, you wouldn't ever regret meeting or loving them anyways. That feeling's too shallow. If you regret loving someone, that's pretty much saying you HATE them now. No, this isn't what Araragi said. Araragi said he has no Kokoronokori concerning Hitagi, no "I wish I had," "I wish you had," "I wish we had,"s with her, he was completely happy with Senjougahara Hitagi as a person and with their relationship. Concerning this case, the difference in translation matters a whole lot, and if the Monogatari Series taught us anything, it's that words are deep, heavy, and carry a lot of meaning, and untranslatable words or mistranslations could cause a huge loss
Araragi's relationship with Shinobu is one of the most beautiful stories across any media, and the anime does a fantastic job of showing that - not just telling, but showing the flaws and difficulties and reasons. The novels, and specifically the arcs of Princess Fair and Acerola Bon Appétit, go into more details on Kiss-shot's very tragic backstory. Without spoiling anything, his choice to save Kiss-shot in Kizu was the same as him going on to help all the others overcome their own issues, except Kiss-shot had the additional baggage of 500 years as a vampire, which he also helped with. Truly a fantastic series and I would highly recommend anyone who loves the series to read the novels as well. The anime does an incredible job of adapting it, but there will always be things that don't translate well, had to be cut, or just haven't yet been animated. You will not be disappointed by the novels.
Not a guy who's good with words, so when a video essay like this makes me look back on the instances that made araragi and shinobu's relationship perfectly written, you know that video essay is extremely good.
@@Aleczandxr You also helped me confirm just how much of an oddity Kiss shot is, despite her titles depicting her as nothing short of an invulnerable goddess, she's actually the one who's hurting the most inside or something like that. So thanks as well!
honestly senjogouharas relationship is cool and cute but the true relationship I feel was shinobu and araragi. Idk every time they were on screen with one another especially within their deep moments it felt to another level of special. Closed in and personal i must say. Shinobu speaks mainly to araragi and araragi alone for the most part. They problems, difficulties, struggles, and overall values feel very connected throughout the story more than any other. I also kinda seen this with hachikuji in a way on how from the most part of the beginning she's seen really to only consult with araragi. Shinobu is that but on a more deeper personal level. And I feel like the feelings I've felt abt it have been conveyed through this video. Because I honestly agree.
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Just realized a little correction that’s been pointed out to me - at 9:36 I state that Araragi would never regret his decision to bind himself to Shinobu in Kizu. But in actuality he ends up dwelling on that regret to at least some extent in Zoku. I suppose I shouldn't have phrased it that way - Seems like I accidentally conflated his decision to stand by her and help her find happiness with his choice in Kizu, which are kinda the same and kinda not in a way. Should've made the distinction! However, someone else commented something else to add to the conversation regarding the translation of the word "regret," which I found interesting and wanted to share as well:
"You may not know this but regret isnt actually the correct translation
心残り [kokoronokori] 'regrets' has a slightly different connotation than the word "regret" in English. The English definition of "regret" is to feel sad or disappointed over something that could have been done, or more specifically, has been done.
You can regret eating your last pudding, or regret not eating it when you had the chance, but this doesn't apply to [kokoronokori], the Japanese 1 to 1 equivalent to English word "regret" would be 後悔 [koukai]. This isn't that.
Kokoronokori is more like "things I wish I could have done." I wish I could have saved Hachikuji, I wish Oikura Sodachi was happy, I wish I could have done more for Nadeko and still be friends, etc. Of course, the mirror world overlaps with the 20% of THEIR "wishes" too. I wish I was shorter, I wish I had the chance to get closer to Araragi before I left town etc. In this sense, they weren't feeling sad, disappointed, or angry that they made those choices or were dealt with those cards, they just "wish," or rather, wonder how it would be like otherwise.
The biggest difference between the two lies with Senjougahara Hitagi. It's not JUST that Araragi had no "regrets" concerning Hitagi, but that he also had no "wishes." If you love someone, even a normal deal, you wouldn't ever regret meeting or loving them anyways. That feeling's too shallow. If you regret loving someone, that's pretty much saying you HATE them now. No, this isn't what Araragi said. Araragi said he has no Kokoronokori concerning Hitagi, no "I wish I had," "I wish you had," "I wish we had,"s with her, he was completely happy with Senjougahara Hitagi as a person and with their relationship. Concerning this case, the difference in translation matters a whole lot, and if the Monogatari Series taught us anything, it's that words are deep, heavy, and carry a lot of meaning, and untranslatable words or mistranslations could cause a huge loss"
^So either way, interesting stuff to consider regarding the specificity of Araragi's feelings towards making the decision when it comes to Koyomi Reverse.
Welp, that's Nisio'isin for you, he likes to get bigbrain with wordplays(I heard Zaregoto, his other novel, just had more wordplays than this)
@@kennethmendoza1350 Who said that? Lmao people actually taking the time to count how many wordplays one has over the other? Zaregoto has wordplays yes but comparing amounts of wordplays is just dumb
@@lainiwakura6921 all I'm saying is that wordplays is just characteristic with some of his works on storytelling as a novelist, not that it's amazing because of it, but I'll give the benefit of the doubt for that rumor for Zaregoto , since I've not yet read it and I mostly go with monogatari as an anime only
@@kennethmendoza1350 i actualy think Zaregoto is prety tame on wordplay
@@kennethmendoza1350 More wordplay in Zaregoto? Even more excited to check it out then, I've heard great things
Although Senjougahara is perfect for Araragi, his relationship with Shinobu is simply something more than just love.
Ikr. Their relationship is built up on trust and throughout the anime, you really see how strong that is between them.
@@jazz5158 EXACTLY
It's true that it's more than just love. It's beyond life. But at the same time I don't think it's fair to compare it to Hitagi's. They're very different.
@@djdndi not really? Shinobu can't be jealous of Senjougahara or feel anything negative towards her because she is influenced by Araragi's feelings.
In Shinobu House, Shinobu just thinks that if she were to die then Araragi would just forget her and keep going with his life, she isn't jealous of Senjougahara being his girlfriend, hell In Musubi (spoilers ahead) Araragi even ask Shinobu to help him set up the marriage between him and Hitagi and she accepts as long as it's a fun thing to do.
Edit: and also she was mostly joking with Araragi to fuck with him in Shinobu House.
@@djdndi You're right! I'm definitely not saying this because I am too lazy to read the whole thing
Kizumonogatari is my favourite movie series ever in general, not just anime. And Araragi and Kiss Shot’s ever changing dynamic has to be the biggest reason
@@djdndi I'll do you one better one better,read the manga it adds a lot of new stuff to the story.
@@djdndi He has worked with the mangaka to write and draw the manga. Give it a shot. You might like it.
@@djdndi Oh it sucks you didn't like it. Thanks for listening to my suggestion though.
wow this reply section is pretty friendly
@@djdndi I thought the movies were a very good adaptation of the novels though.
And the manga was made more "shounen" I'd say, it slightly changed the story but it's still the same
I got very excited to see this in my sub box. Monogatari seems to be one of those "Fairly popular, but not many willing to talk about it" series, for many reasons. Between the very avant garde presentation, to the niche storytelling style, nonchronological story order, and some... painful content in regards to lolicon humor, it's hard to recommend or talk about. So there's so few video essays talking about it. Glad it gets some attention
The enthusiasm is much appreciated, I hope you find this valuable!
I do love the monogatari series(one of my top 5 anime of all time)but in my experience, it's not exactly as bingable as your usual anime shows, there's a lots and lots of subtext packed throughout the series that you need to pay attention, and it doesn't help that the chronological order is the way it is. Personally, I love it the way it is, but it is definitely is hard to reccomend to the person who isn't into anime that much
@@kennethmendoza1350 I feel like it’s fine to binge it if you pay attention, and maybe have a good memory. I binged it in the span of about a week my first time and it immediately became one of my favorites. A year later I revisited it and this time I took more time, still remembered most of it but a few things also mindblowing on realizing in hindsight.
@@animusswtor4822 depends on person maybe, but for me this is one of those anime that kinda needs time to chew(also Shaft animation here was just mind blowing, so definitely also the reasons why I took time watching this, still really love it)
@@kennethmendoza1350 I binged it and it is my favorite anime show
For me, Shinobu is the ultimate one for a fictional character. She is so beautiful yet so ugly, So perfect yet so flawed, so cute yet so terrifying. I've never seen an anime character be so layered, for me it's just like she does exist somehow. This video was simply amazing, thanks for it.
You’re very welcome!
Another thing to consider about Shinobu is her unique character archetype. Anime characters (especially girls in harem shows) generally fall in line with one of the common archetypes. You know the childhood friend type , tsundere type, onee-san type, wild girl type , tomboy type, ojou type, kuudere type or a combination of the two. Shinobu actually encapsulates almost all the known archetypes in one character
Something I find interesting is that despite the aggressive horny energy and sexuality present throughout the series, it's almost non-existent in Araragi's and Shinobu's relationship. In many ways they feel like "soul mates" yet their relationship isn't really romantic either, nor is it familial exactly and it's more intense and intimate than friendship. It's such a unique relationship that practically defies classification.
They know they can fuck like rabbits after everyone else dies
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It's about time my man talked about another masterpiece. Everyone say "Thank you, Alex!"
Edit: how come no one told me I made a typo
Thanh you, Alex!
Thanh you, Alex!
Thank you Alex!
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"Master if you get arrested now you won't make it back in time"
I forgot how beautiful the shot composition of this series is. Gorgeous scenes with crisp cuts
Hopefully they can continue that with the future parts of the adaptation
Shinobu is essentially Araragi's baggage- he's decided that his past self is still an important part of his identity that he can't afford to throw away- that antisocial depressive, borderline suicidal loner formed the crux of his being.
Araragi is shown throughout the series to be an EXTREMELY nostalgic individual- not allowing Shinobu to die because he can't allow somebody else's life to have less value than his own, bringing Hachikuji back from hell despite it being mandated that she's *supposed* to be there, as well as the entire events of Zoku, of course.
However, something changed Araragi for the better. If Shinobu allowed Araragi to indulge in depression, Hanekawa showed Araragi that there's more to life than that. But she wasn't ultimately the one to follow through with that- it was Senjogahara.
After seeing Senjogahara's struggles with her oddity, that's when Araragi feels he's got to confront his past to an extent, and why we have him narrating the events of Kizumonogatari to us directly after Bakemonogatari.
And by finding love in another, he's able to finally live for today. He goes on to help everyone in town from the issues they suffer after seeing the strength displayed by Senjogahara.
However, he never pulled the trigger and got rid of his baggage (metaphorically speaking, Shinobu)- his low sense of self-worth remained, and that creates an interesting interplay between his self-worth and his newfound reason to live. How does that manifest itself? Araragi embracing his self sacrificing nature totally.
But this brings us to my favourite part of Araragi- his relationship with Ougi. I suspect that if Araragi pulled the trigger on Shinobu and moved on with Senjogahara, he may not have manifested Ougi as an oddity- the manifestation of his self loathing. Especially since the presence of Shinobu in the town- a being that many claim is the strongest of all oddities- ends up creating a sort of attractor field for everyone else's issues to manifest as oddities. And Araragi probably knows that he's partly responsible for this, and feels selfish for choosing to live and save people
Yet even then, he manages to prove himself wrong- accepting all the parts of himself without having to pull the trigger on any of those parts- and I think that in the end, Araragi manages to confront his own demons without running away. Truly, the end of adolescence.
Reading this 2 years post your comment, my urges to tell you how astonishing everything is explained between Araragi's depth and his dynamics with the other characters just choked me.
That 'No Mister Donut on the mountain' line is one of the most heart-touching line ever in all storytelling (if not the best). Thank you for this masterpiece of a Monogatari series video essay, Alex!
'And in the end it'll be just you and me...' ...for all eternity
this strike me most in the whole series
I believe she felt both agony and genuine joy at the time of her saying this because it was no longer "me" but "we" for the first time in centuries.
Araragi the only person who was able to save Shinobu from her long eternal loneliness , and able to see her trueself.
I really love hearing you talk about the Philosophy in shows we consume. It’s so fun to listen and to watch your vids.😏
Awesome, glad to be of service :)
Man I gotta get into this series already
Trust me the start might not be what you expect, but it's hella worth it the characters are unique and well written, words can't do them justice
@@reflex_1019 it’s monogatari what again? I know I started it some time ago but I forgot the name
Bakemonogatari
@@rudycastro5813 The first season is called Bakemonogatari. Every season is some variant of ___Monogatari. You should look up the watch order because it's not obvious from the titles.
@@lightning1087 thanks a lot
Araragi and Shinobu's relationship is probably my favorite aspect of the series. Their love for and bond with each other is so unique and just incredible to watch develop.
Holy shit how tf didn't this channel got recommended to me before, you have so many good videos like wtf, Gurren lagann, xenoblade,13 sentinels, steins gate, hxh, monogatari,etc. I'm having such a good time watching them all, I rlly look foward to your next videos.
Thank you, so glad you’re enjoying!
Awesome work, so happy to see you touching on Monogatari, a series where frankly every character is so good that they deserve a video diving into them like this (hint hint lol). Monogatari is my favorite anime, and Shinobu is my favorite character, and this video on her relationship with Koyomi is a perfect representation of my own feelings. Nice work as always!
Thanks very much! Happy you enjoyed.
Shinobu and Araragi's Dynamic is one of my favorite in anime
One of my favorite anime duos
same
The ending of kizumonogatari brought me to tears. So beautifully animated. That moment where araragi is holding a shriveled up kiss shot… ah, just so beautiful
I'm disappointed in myself for missing this video. Monogatari has been one of my absolute favorites but I've really never had friends to share it to so seeing this made me very happy. It's a really beautiful story between these two and there isn't anything else quite like it. I loved the video and it went by really quick, almost too quick.
Glad you loved it!
From Kizumonogatari to Owarimonogatari second season Shinobu has had the most growth of any character
She lived most of her life isolated and alone. But because of Araragi she will never be alone again. Their bond is unwavering as they rely and depend on one another
almost parasitic in nature
Which to watch first. Owarimonogatari or the movie series kizumonogatari?
@@nirajdudam8516 kizumonogatari... owarimonogatari is close to the end of the monogatari series
@@PESHLAD symbiotic rather.
I loved this series for its everything like, story, characters, and plot, then loved it even more after realizing how stacked the voice acting roles were.
truly especially Hiroshi Kamiya and Sakamoto Maaya
@@adudewithquestionabletaste4851 don’t forget Kana Hanazawa in her best role and best character yet
@@animusswtor4822 yeah she played Nadeko really well and Renai Circulation is my fav op from the Monogatari Series
Damn, a Monogatari video in 2021, what a nice surprise
I cannot express how happy I am to see this video being posted
I was rewatching the series until yesterday, holy shit
I'm rewatching the series too!
My favorite anime essayist and my favorite series! The perfect way to enjoy a lunch break =)
I'm glad you talked about their relationship as it is usually overlooked. Although I really do enjoy the other relationships he has with Senjougahara, Hanekawa or Hachikuji, the one he has with Shinobu is simply unbreakable and is at a deeper level than the others.
Your analysis has allowed me to process something that i have been carrying for 7 years. I can stop wondering the what ifs, if it was origianlly impossible.
I'm so glad people also feel like I do about them. Araragi and Senjou are the power couple and I love them together. But Shinobu and Araragi feel like two halves of a whole. You just can't have one without the other and it will always cripple me how well that coexistence is written. I'm brought to tears every time.
I can't fathom how awful Shinobu's life must have been. All of her anguish, all of her suffering. Everything that she has experienced prior to meeting Araragi, was all because she was too "pure", too"beautiful" for the world.
Always love seeing more monogatari reviews that adds more to my perspective of the series!
you nailed it bro, everything on the series and about their relationship. monogatari series is my #1 favorite anime and I don't even know how many times I re-watch the entire series even in LN. thank you my friend
you don’t know how much i needed this video today Alex
Was not expecting a Monogatari video today. Please do more.
Shinobu and Araragi's relationship is something I haven't seen before in any type of fiction and media. It's hard to explain with my own words but their relationship is truly something above any type of emotion possible.
Agape
@@whoareyouwhoamidoesitmatte2726 may I ask what that means?
@@whoareyouwhoamidoesitmatte2726 also another Nanashi stand? I'm pleased to see you here.
@@Nolo-HLM The word your looking for is Agape. Coined by the greeks, it means an unconditional love that surpasses sexual/Romantic/Familial love.
Edit: I'd love to see more pairings of opposite sex people with this kind of relationship.
@@Nolo-HLM We stan for Mumei, the cutest owl
Edit: Last place I was expecting to see a Holofan was in an Monogatari Analysis video.
As someone still relatively new to anime in general, watching videos like this help me better appreciate the medium, along with watching the shows for myself. Well done with this one, friend. i have not watched the Monogatari series yet and I am aware of the surreal nature of the show and how critically acclaimed and beloved by fans it is. I begin to see even more why it is so enjoyed. It really is something special and I can't wait to watch it myself.
Perfect way to start the morning, appreciate the effort u put in
Happy to see this pop up on my TL. Glad this rewatch gave you atleast something to take away from it 😄
In all of Araragi's other relationships in the show, he treats everyone as an individual and they do the same to him, even his relationship with Hitagi is this way. They cant imagine being apart, but they know they are still independent beings at the end of the day. Where all of his other relationships are interpersonal, what him and Shinobu share is symbiotic and borders on spiritual. The ending of Kizu shows this in a really meaningful way, especially if youve watched the rest of the series already. Its not that they can't imagine not being together, but that they couldn't even exist without each other. For all the silly and over the top stuff in this show, it really is beautiful and deeply meaningful how it portrays what it means to be human and desire connection to others.
I appreciate the depth of this video greatly.
im so happy to see some monogatari stuff from you
So glad you did a monogatari video
I just finished the series yesterday, perfect timing. Loved the vid.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Shinobu is endgame. She cares for him. Alternative Shinobu destroyed earth losing him
At beginning of video, Shinobu talked like an aldult, in a child's voice, not just another "loli vampire" character. The seiyuu is such talented.
Most legal loli vampire characters talk like that, though. Where have you been?
A monogatari analysis from the man himself!
Edit: If ever you are gonna do another video analysis on monogatari, I wonder whose the next character analysis would be?
Never seen any of your vids before, but im suscribing for this one, just loved the way you talked about these two.
Glad you enjoyed!
It’s one the most complicated and beautiful display of a relationship between two individuals I’ve ever witnessed. I consumed many type of books and films with a lot of relationships before but only few of them remain in my mind like the bond between Araragi and Schinobu. Like you already mentioned we can’t comprehend their relationship and can’t compare it with senjo. The only thing we can say is that their bond is beyond any love or other emotions you can find. It’s just not explainable. It’s simply a masterpiece of fictional relationships and it surely would be known in the world of literature if it wasn’t anime related(?).
Overall they’re eternally bond by destiny and soul and no other relationship comes close to that. They are not lovers, they aren’t family, no they’re something more than you could think of. Like you already said in the video they will be together even if the world would end
Also the entire series is beautiful written. Every important character close to Araragi shaped him. Each of them shaped a layer of his being while each of the girls shaped a different layer of his existence Shinobu became the other half of his core. For me it’s like a cooking receipt. While each of the girl are one of the ingredients to make the dish possible Shinobu is like the receipt to guide the cook through his journey of making the dish.
Since you did mention you read books, I recommend taking a look at the kizu novel imo it expands and improves on the anime in almost every way and that includes everything other than just the dynamic between shinobu and araragi
The ending with Araragi and shinobus narration over beautiful imagery and nagazeri playing was wonderful. I was hoping for all three of these to be present in the ending while i watched, and I was more than satisfied.
An excellent video, thank you very much!
I try to simplify it for others like this:
Koyomi can only become fully human again if Kiss-Shot dies. Kiss-shot can only become fully vampire again if Koyomi dies. But while each is willing to die for the other, neither one wants to go on living without the other. So by the wounds, literal and figurative, that they inflict on, and willingly receive from, each other, they continue to live together.
Hanekawa is Koyomi's best friend.
Senjougahara is his girlfriend.
Kiss-Shot/Shinobu is his soulmate.
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed.
Aleczandxr, your videos make my anime journey in every turn
:)
Was expecting a Monogatari video from you. That was great.
Thanks!
I just can't let this anime go...
I feel you.. There's a few series that have thoroughly ruined a lot of media for me not just in anime. This is one of them - monogatari has set the bar so high on character development and layering that it makes a lot of other series feel miniscule. As a result, I find myself continuously coming back to it
Is it good??
With this you got me without any problems, while I indulged in way too much Monogatari media over the years to find much new in a video like this, it is still a topic I won't miss.
A video like this makes me wonder how someone with little experience in the medium of anime would react to this, the artstyle and dialogue is so unique, to nearly anything else, which makes Monogatari one of the prime examples of what anime is capable of, that it kind of makes me interested in someone completely fresh getting confronted with it.
The writing of NisioisiN is always outstanding.
Also, about my comments on Haikyuu, I'm so far behind on the manga and anime, that I rarely engage in content about it anymore. Maybe one day I will catch up and consume more about it again, but not for now, my favorite sports story that dwarved Haikyuu is Baby Steps where I catch up to the manga every few months (I just like reading in batches instead of weekly).
Great video. It's been a while since I've watched the ending of the series but now i want to return to it. My favorite arcs are closer to the start.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I just finished rewatching the monogatari series and couldnt really fathom what araragi and senjougahara had between them besides a debt to repay. This video summed up the character relationships, in general, beautifully. Keep up the good work.
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed.
There wasn't any debt to repay between Araragi and Senjougahara
@@ricmord1881 They obviously meant to say Shinobu dude
@@jimmyichigo7410 are you sure?
@@ricmord1881 Yes, the video isn't about Hitagi so obviously it's just a mistake lol
Great video man. this series is my favorite thing in any medium so its always good to see a well recorded video essay!
Thank you very much!
This was beautiful man. The Monogatari Series will forever remain one of my top favourite animes.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Can't believe I saw this months after u uploaded, but I'm so happy to see u talking abt my fav anime of all time. There's smtg so different abt the show compared to others, especially the relationships. Though there might be a lot of fanservice scenes, I feel like that doesn't take away from a lot of the relationships between Araragi and the characters. Shinobu and Araragi, besides the fanservice, have such genuine connections, something I've barely seen in anime, smtg I love abt the series. Looking forward to more Monogatari videos from u! The show doesn't get enough discourse on YT.
Glad you enjoyed! Although I’m sorry to say that this is the only Monogatari video I plan on ever making. Generally a good rule of thumb is to not expect a video on something if I don’t confirm it - so yeah I’m sorry, no more Monogatari aside from this :(
I appreciate the interest though, and I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I'm very surprised you actually ended up doing a video on this show haha :p And it was possibly the best subject to choose as well, Very good vid !! I can also tell from the quality of the clips that it must have been a pain in the butt to stitch together ^^ Thank you for this
You're very welcome! It was a bit of a project but well worth doing, I had lots of fun and I'm happy with the outcome.
Araragi and Shinobu's relationship is a celebration of scars. That we still carry them, but they don't have to define us. Or maybe our scars can define us, and we can begin to see the miraculousness in them.
That was an excellent video, a lot of things i already got on my own but you did present other angles and views that i hadn’t thought of and changed my view even farther in the better of their bond.
10/10. Liked and subscribed
Love having your take on this awesome series!
Aleczandxr and Monogatari in one video?! It's a dream come true!
Shinobu and Araragi are characters I feel like I can relate to the most, and listening to you talk about both characters allows me to further connect to them-and well, allow me to further cement the concept of "myself" by relating to these characters. By exploring these characters, I can also explore myself. While I know this wasn't intended, I want to thank you for allowing me the chance for some exploration with this wonderful video!
Your way of describing things never fails to make me deeply immersed in your ideas, and I will hope to see more Monogatari videos at some point!
That’s awesome, I’m so happy it was able to help you in that way! At the moment this is all I have planned for Monogatari content, it’s the one thing I love most and am most passionate about. But hey, who knows! Maybe one day I’ll change my mind, especially if the response to this is good.
A Monogatari video from you... Thought I'd never see the day. Awesome, awesome, awesome, awesome!!
Happy to finally see this series this relationship talked about, more so with your pinned comment. The scene of Araragi embraced by Shinobu's true form and their comment on death always empathized they are only complete when with each other and they have more love more then trust in another individual. The completeness of their relationship has always made me feel a comforting melancholy since i have never felt this in any relationship nor in any relationship I've observed in those around me. But because of that... it seems like something we should all wish to obtain, if not grasp in some form for only a moment.
I love this vid. Monogatari is my favorite anime series.
I always love seeing videos on the Monagatari series, it is one of my favorite animes of all time. However due to many obvious reasons it can be difficult to reccomend to anyone so seeing others who appreciate it as much as I do really makes me happy. Shinobu and Araragi truly do have a wonderfully deep and emotional relationship, it is one of my favorites in all of media. Two damaged souls coming together and completing one another, it is just beautiful.
Nothing like waking up to a notification for a monogatari video. Couldn't be happier
I absolutely love Araragi and Shinobu's relationship. This video perfectly captures why its so beautiful. It's sad that most people won't even give Monogatari a chance when it genuinely has some of the best characters I've seen.
this is brilliant and unforgettable.
Thank you!
Comparing and contrasting all of his relationships throughout the series is really interesting. They're all meaningful to him in different ways. But I think the top 3 has to be this one, Hitagi and him and Hanekawa and him. Those are the three most important people in Araragi's life.
Id argue that mayoi is also very important to him since shes literally his bestfriend
@@liltoucan4223 Well I don't think she's his best friend at all but yeah of course she's important to him. All of his relationships are.
@@seemonuzumaki723 well i ment that their relationship is like bestfriends cuz when ever hes in a bind and need guidance he almost always finds hachikuji and she talks it out with him, a prime example is in nisemonogatari when hes conflict on keeping the secret of oddities from his family
@@seemonuzumaki723 In the novels Koyomi says in the narration that he enjoys his talks with Mayoi the most. So yes, they are very much best friends in that sense.
Amazing video, great cinematography
Thanks!
I’d honestly love to see more videos like this discussing other relationships or characters in the Monogatari series.
THAT ENDING SCREEN SO BEAUTIFULLLLLL
I gotta admit, I watch these videos for your soothing voice as much as the amazing anime retrospectives.
this is sacred, quite literally
The hype I got when I saw this video in my sub box is undescribable. I'm speechlessness, as always Alex.
The enthusiasm is super appreciated, thank you!
I love your channel a lot, just seeing a video about Monogatari series, Made scream in happines. Thank you for you hard work.
My pleasure, I’m very happy that you find the videos so enjoyable.
I'm glad you made this video. Thank you.
My pleasure!
Amazing video! You nailed every point you brought up in retelling and disecting the story. Easy SS-Tier video essay :)
Thank you!
Really happy to see more good monogatari content, I have seen the series 3 times in different orders and I keep learning new things thanks to the perception and work of others.
Have you rewatched it in the same order? I've found the same experience as I've watched it multiple times in the same order and grown more and more affection for aspects of the show that previously alluded me.
another masterpiece video! now time to look into deep space and think about everything
9:36 you say that Araragi will never grow to regret that decision, but that's exactly his regrets towards Shinobu, binding her to his shadow, so basically what he did in Kizu, is literally the regret he has in Zoku Owari: "...and I
continued to bind Shinobu to my shadow.
Year 1, Class 3─and so much more.
I had a mountain of regrets." And it's not even the only regret related to Shinobu he has.
The only character he has no regrets of is Senjougahara.
Whoops, I suppose I shouldn't have phrased it that way. Seems like I accidentally conflated his decision to stand by her and help her find happiness with his choice in Kizu, which are kinda the same and kinda not in a way. Should've made the distinction.
You may not know this but regret isnt actually the correct translation
心残り [kokoronokori] 'regrets' has a slightly different connotation than the word "regret" in English. The English definition of "regret" is to feel sad or disappointed over something that could have been done, or more specifically, has been done.
You can regret eating your last pudding, or regret not eating it when you had the chance, but this doesn't apply to [kokoronokori], the Japanese 1 to 1 equivalent to English word "regret" would be 後悔 [koukai]. This isn't that.
Kokoronokori is more like "things I wish I could have done." I wish I could have saved Hachikuji, I wish Oikura Sodachi was happy, I wish I could have done more for Nadeko and still be friends, etc. Of course, the mirror world overlaps with the 20% of THEIR "wishes" too. I wish I was shorter, I wish I had the chance to get closer to Araragi before I left town etc. In this sense, they weren't feeling sad, disappointed, or angry that they made those choices or were dealt with those cards, they just "wish," or rather, wonder how it would be like otherwise.
The biggest difference between the two lies with Senjougahara Hitagi. It's not JUST that Araragi had no "regrets" concerning Hitagi, but that he also had no "wishes." If you love someone, even a normal deal, you wouldn't ever regret meeting or loving them anyways. That feeling's too shallow. If you regret loving someone, that's pretty much saying you HATE them now. No, this isn't what Araragi said. Araragi said he has no Kokoronokori concerning Hitagi, no "I wish I had," "I wish you had," "I wish we had,"s with her, he was completely happy with Senjougahara Hitagi as a person and with their relationship. Concerning this case, the difference in translation matters a whole lot, and if the Monogatari Series taught us anything, it's that words are deep, heavy, and carry a lot of meaning, and untranslatable words or mistranslations could cause a huge loss
@Moses Afful that’s very insightful, thank you for the context!
@@mosesafful4200 any other mistranslations I should know of?
@@jayto4949 nah not really thats the most important one i can recall
this is genuinely an amazing video, thanks for this man
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it.
Aleczandxr and monogatari? We're in for a treat
Did Aleczandxr just make a Monogotari Video!!! As a Monogatari youtuber I am so happy this exists, thanks Alec loved the video
So happy you enjoyed it!
thank you so much for making thisss
Thank you for making this video, their relationship is one of my favorite ones in fiction.
My pleasure!
Araragi's relationship with Shinobu is one of the most beautiful stories across any media, and the anime does a fantastic job of showing that - not just telling, but showing the flaws and difficulties and reasons.
The novels, and specifically the arcs of Princess Fair and Acerola Bon Appétit, go into more details on Kiss-shot's very tragic backstory. Without spoiling anything, his choice to save Kiss-shot in Kizu was the same as him going on to help all the others overcome their own issues, except Kiss-shot had the additional baggage of 500 years as a vampire, which he also helped with.
Truly a fantastic series and I would highly recommend anyone who loves the series to read the novels as well. The anime does an incredible job of adapting it, but there will always be things that don't translate well, had to be cut, or just haven't yet been animated. You will not be disappointed by the novels.
Amazing video as always ! i love this series but its been a while since my last rewatch, and this video was so heartwarming, so thank you ! ❤
My pleasure, and thanks for watching!
just rewatched for the second time and now im processing every analysis video under the sun
1 week and it's still in my head.
Not a guy who's good with words, so when a video essay like this makes me look back on the instances that made araragi and shinobu's relationship perfectly written, you know that video essay is extremely good.
Thanks so much!
@@Aleczandxr You also helped me confirm just how much of an oddity Kiss shot is, despite her titles depicting her as nothing short of an invulnerable goddess, she's actually the one who's hurting the most inside or something like that. So thanks as well!
honestly senjogouharas relationship is cool and cute but the true relationship I feel was shinobu and araragi. Idk every time they were on screen with one another especially within their deep moments it felt to another level of special. Closed in and personal i must say. Shinobu speaks mainly to araragi and araragi alone for the most part. They problems, difficulties, struggles, and overall values feel very connected throughout the story more than any other. I also kinda seen this with hachikuji in a way on how from the most part of the beginning she's seen really to only consult with araragi. Shinobu is that but on a more deeper personal level. And I feel like the feelings I've felt abt it have been conveyed through this video. Because I honestly agree.
Maaya Sakamoto was perfectly cast as Shinobu here
Definitely my favourite role of hers!
She definitely nailed this role , though my favorite role of hers is still Ryougi Shiki
God I wish I knew Japanese so I could experience the franchise at 1000%
Short answer: Shinobu is best girl
Long answer: This entire video
The level of depth in the Monogatari series is boundless, I feel.
This is why kabukimonogatari is my fav arc
It's one of the best. I think it's very underrated, most people don't give it enough credit