Monogatari
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2009 · Animation / Comedy / Drama / Mystery

Monogatari

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Masterfully crafted. Un-roastable.

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An absolute cinematic disaster.

Koyomi Araragi, a high school student, finds himself constantly encountering girls afflicted by supernatural "oddities." He dedicates himself to helping them, often with the aid of the eccentric specialist Meme Oshino. Each arc talks about a different girl's unique struggle and the mysterious cause of their affliction. The series explores themes of adolescence, personal growth, and the complexities of human relationships. It's known for its witty dialogue, stylistic animation, and unique narrative structure.

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RELEASE DATE
2009
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Animation / Comedy / Drama / Mystery
PLOT SUMMARY

Koyomi Araragi, a high school student, finds himself constantly encountering girls afflicted by supernatural "oddities." He dedicates himself to helping them, often with the aid of the eccentric specialist Meme Oshino. Each arc talks about a different girl's unique struggle and the mysterious cause of their affliction. The series explores themes of adolescence, personal growth, and the complexities of human relationships. It's known for its witty dialogue, stylistic animation, and unique narrative structure.

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@TRAILER_TROLL2026-01-02 21:00 UTC

Monogatari confuses "subtle" with "the cast forgot to act".

@AISLE_GHOUL2026-01-01 12:00 UTC

Laughed twice during Monogatari. Once was a sneeze.

@POPCORN_CRITIC2025-12-31 14:00 UTC

Monogatari thinks "scary" means turning the lights off and slamming a kitchen drawer.

@CREDITS_FLEE2026-01-14 21:00 UTC

If Monogatari was a meal, it'd be unsalted rice with extra ego.

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r/criticalkino · u/ScriptDoctor99🔥 1.0k points

Why does no one talk about how mid the writing in Monogatari actually is?

Honestly, Monogatari would be a tight 95-minute movie. Instead we got a bloated runtime padded with B-roll and lingering shots that add nothing.

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r/boxoffice · u/CinephileCynic🔥 2.7k points

Unpopular opinion: Monogatari is the most overrated film of the decade

Rewatched Monogatari last night and noticed even more plot holes than the first time. The motivations don't track at all once you stop and think about act two.

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r/flicks · u/FrameByFrameFred🔥 1.9k points

[Spoilers] Can we discuss that absolutely baffling ending in Monogatari?

Look, I wanted to love Monogatari. The trailer had me hyped. But sitting through the second hour felt like a homework assignment. The dialogue is exposition stacked on exposition and the score keeps telling me how to feel.

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