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Monogatari confuses "subtle" with "the cast forgot to act".
“We laughed. Then we cried. Then we left.”
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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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GENRE
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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@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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Why is Monogatari rated highly on Roasted Tomatoes?+
Monogatari (2009) is praised with a low burn score on Roasted Tomatoes with a Burn Index of 19/100. 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. E…
What streaming era or audience vibe does Monogatari fit best?+
Monogatari works best as a modern catalog staple for animation fans. With a Burn Index of 19/100, pair it with viewers who can handle that heat level.
Is Monogatari worth watching according to Roasted Tomatoes?+
Monogatari scores 19/100 Burn — Roasted Tomatoes recommends it as a confident watch.
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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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