One thing we’ve learned from watching several of Akiyuki Shinbo’s works: he doesn’t skimp on endings. He didn’t skimp here. This was an impressive finale, blending bold, fast-paced, dramatic animation and music with lots of smart and intriguing philosophy (Yozuru even breaks out Mencius and Xun Zi), and wrapping up the story nicely by getting to the root of things. Shinobu drinks some of Araragi’s blood and powers up to her teenage size, which is a dead giveaway she means business (Her exchange of taunts with Yotsugi prior to their duel is priceless). Finally, Yozuru proves to be far more flexible than she originally seemed. Rather than having to kill or defeat anyone, Koyomi gets off with a severe beating (he quickly heals from) and a goodbye.
I were expecting a nonfatal outcome, though. Araragi’s dealings with Oshino and Kaiki, combined with the resolve bourne from his unconditional love of his sisters, lend him the strength to stand up to Yozuru’s verbal sparring and come out the victor, making her forfeit. It’s not surprising she was university buds with Oshino and Kaiki, and it’s neat how the three of them have totally different beliefs when it comes to the value of real versus fake – crucial in the climax. Yozuru believes the real is worth far more. Oshino believes they’re equal. Kaiki believes the fake is worth far more. It really sums up their respective M.O.s. Koyomi seems closest to Oshino on this point: his sister may be a fake, but she has always been his sister and he has always loved her, so it makes no difference to him.
Teenage version of Shinobu is hot and Senjougahara is cute. The hair doesn’t look bad but I still prefer Senjougahara having a long hair. Yes! We finally get to see Oshino! Nisemonogatari was good but it can’t be compared with Bakemono. I still like Bakemonogatari than Nisemonogatari. What about you? Oh, and I hope there will be a 2nd season or some new arc. We need more monogatari! I’m sure everyone agrees. I can’t wait for Kizumonogatari, I need more Shinobu :3
Shinobu, why are you so Shinobu?! *__*
My recent post Nisemonogatari – Shut up and take my money! Second season?!
according too crunchy roll and some other sites there are still 2 more episodes of Nisemonogatari.
Wait… Really? If that is true than that is good news. I rarely visit crunchyroll so I don't know.
Heh, seriously!?
It's really good news
My recent post Nisemonogatari Episode. 11 Tsukihi Phoenix, Part 4. Goodbye Nisemonogatari!!!
am I right or was episode 11 the last episode?
Yessir
EDIT: The other two might be Webisodes like Bakemonogatari
At first I thought Senjougahara would look not good if her hair short. But, after seeing her at the end of this episode. She looks pretty with short hair >_<
Damn, I'm confused @_@
My recent post Nisemonogatari Episode. 11 Tsukihi Phoenix, Part 4. Goodbye Nisemonogatari!!!
Well it looks alright for me but I think the long hair is must better. I hate seeing everyone's hair short except for Shinobu.
Why does every girls in monogatari seems to cut their hair? When Karen cut her hair like it was nothing, I went O_______________O
My recent post Nisemonogatari Review
My thoughts exactly. No idea what the script writer was thinking..
I did my best to hold back and be professional about my dislike for this show in my review of it, but I failed miserably as I couldn't contain my rage at all. I hope to never write a review as mentally painful and biased as the one I wrote for Nisemonogatari ever again.
This I need to read.. Controversial Edition lol!