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The Art of (Verbal) War – Where Senjogahara/Araragi Fails and Lawrence/Horo Succeeds

by Moonlily on Jul.26, 2009, under Anime

Too hot for Araragi to handle!

Too hot for Araragi to handle!

The general opinion that people have of Hitagi Senjogahara from Bakemonogatari, at least, based on internet forums, various blogs, and IM chats is that she’s an awesome character who has wormed her way into people’s hearts. Looks are certainly one part of the equation, but the tremendous amount of power that she holds over Araragi through her carefully considered, if inauthentic, words (covered in greater detail by ghostlightning) is really what makes her appealing. She demonstrates mastery of language and nuance as she is able to flip back any comment with a witty zinger that leaves the audience in awe at her abilities.

That in of itself doesn’t cause any issues… if Araragi were capable of actually of holding his own in this verbal contest. The problem is that he isn’t and because of that, the exchange is far less interesting than it could have been. (continue reading…)

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Bakemonogatari: You’re Gonna Carry that Weight

by Moonlily on Jul.15, 2009, under Anime

Bakemonogatari Intro Screen
At least, that’s what the first two episodes focus upon. As always, the devil’s behind the details in this show and that is what makes Bakemonogatari such an interesting watch, especially if you’re a fan of Akiyuki Shinbo’s (Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei, Hidamari Sketch) antics. I’d try to be sarcastic in this entry if I could, except I can’t. Everything about this series manages to hit the mark and I daresay that this has the best first two episodes out of everything I’ve seen so far this summer. (continue reading…)

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