
The animation and effects happen to be one of the best parts of this film, since they are in a sense so well adapted from the novel (Which makes no sense because novels do not have animation and effects). Apart from the excellent story and the great characters we have come to love from the monogatari series (albeit a bit different this time), I really must talk about the animation and the effects in this movie. I won't say more story-wise for those who are really looking forward to watch this, but I really want to talk a little about how Shaft's anime adaptation of the novel is so splendid. All I will say is that as for someone who has been in the same shoes as Araragi regarding regrets in life and anxiety for the future, I can really appreciate this story. The story is just as bizarre as one would expect from Ishin-sensei by now.

Suddenly, a little bathroom mirror incident quite literally turns his reality backwards or "inverts" it if you'd like. Araragi is kind of stuck in one place, he just finished high school but has yet to start college nor got any job, he became a nobody despite all the adventures he has experienced so far. Even though the main story line is practically finished, Araragi's mind and thoughts has not reached the conclusion he wants.

it is a neat little extra storyline for those who wanted to know what happened with Araragi after his graduation.Īs I hinted at before, this story is about Araragi. So how you do you make a sequel to the end? Well, Nishio Ishin managed to it again! In my opinion, Zoku Owarimonogatari was not really needed to wrap up the main story. Luckily the BD release is just around the corner! Anyhow, this is still one of the best parts of the monogatari series in my opinion though. Therefore I might not have understood everything to the fullest extent. Japanese is not my native language and the monogatari series is quite complex to say the least. Synopsis Characters Locations Music Zoku Owarimonogatari Episode 01: Koyomi Reverse, Part 1Īraragi introduces the story and lists the other characters.Īraragi meets Ononoki and thinks about Shinobu.Īraragi visits the shrine and offers some money.Īraragi and Hachikuji discuss ways to get back to the other world.Īraragi decides to go to Kanbaru's house.Edit: Just changed some bits after having watched Zoku for a second time
