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~Beyond the Border~ => Sara's Audio-Visual Import-Overflow Retail => Topic started by: Widermelonz on February 14, 2012, 07:15:55 AM

Title: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Widermelonz on February 14, 2012, 07:15:55 AM
(http://i39.tinypic.com/27wvf7.jpg)
NOW WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS BEFORE?

Let's talk about your favorite head tilts, wordplays, references, characters, seiyuu, or what have you.

Episode 6 had some great stuff, can't believe we're already halfway through. All that
personality
from Senjougahara was great. And that last dialog between Tsukihi and Arararararagi was pretty clever, referring back to the previous conversation that they had in an earlier episode. Also, loving Shinobu's screen time so far. Dat voice makes all giddy inside. Her manner of speech is awesome, it really contrasts with her appearance so well.
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Solais on February 14, 2012, 08:18:54 AM
Yes. To everything. It is incredible how this series tops greatness in every new episode.
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Tengukami on February 14, 2012, 02:32:27 PM
I think I like this more than Bakemonogatari. Even with the silly dialogue here and there, the main story is a lot tighter, and the villain is just ... wow. Pure, unapologetic evil. There are some moments that make me squirm uncomfortably, such as the "bath scene" in ep 5, but at least even the fanservice is drawn well.
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Solais on February 15, 2012, 06:46:30 PM
If you mean the bath scene with Shinobu, that was in ep4. I do not understand why it would make you squirm uncomfortably, but then again, I'm just strange. Anyway, I kinda like this style. There are two things that are kinda faulty in many animes (among many other things), and that being either the pointless fanservice or the boring scenes, where exposition happens, but really nothing happens just people standing around talking. That scene (and many others in this and the previous series) actually mixed these two aspects together and made them to be balanced out by each other. So we have fanservice, that is not pointless because there's exposition, and we have exposition that is not that boring due to fanservice.
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Edible on February 15, 2012, 09:05:13 PM
ka ka
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Pesco on February 15, 2012, 09:42:56 PM
The way Shinobu talks reminds me of Horo.

The return of stationery-weapons is most amusing.
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Widermelonz on February 20, 2012, 09:51:25 AM
Oooooooooooh boy episode 7 was damn good. The dialog between the characters were really smooth, and there were some really witty lines.

Ararararagi is so coooooool. He's my hero.
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Tengukami on February 21, 2012, 11:16:06 AM
I was actually a bit let down that
the villain simply left town after a stern talking to
. I really wanted to see some Araragi+Senjougahara v. Bad Guy combat, although the opening fight sequence nearly made up for it. It's not every brother-sister fight that results in collapsing highway overpasses.

Still not so crazy about the loli fanservice, but eh. It's not like it harms the story or the series; it just doesn't help anything, either.

Overall what I like most about this series is the atmosphere. That's why I like to watch it late at night. It's sharp, slick, smart and a pleasure to look at.
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Suikama on February 25, 2012, 09:09:10 PM
toothbrush porn :derp:
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Fetch()tirade on February 25, 2012, 10:57:40 PM
toothbrush porn :derp:

what have i been doing every morning
and why is it not like that
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Suikama on February 26, 2012, 12:09:24 AM
what have i been doing every morning
and why is it not like that
you need a sexy imouto to brush
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Tengukami on February 26, 2012, 05:38:20 AM
This was a pretty hilarious episode. Yes, the toothbrush porn. That moment when he realized he might very well lose was priceless. Not to mention the third. Her exit, that whole "character jumps, legs spin as a whistle sounds, dashes through wall, leaving body-shaped hole" thing was a really nice touch; little nod to animation history.

Also, quite enjoyed the OP.
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Formless God on February 26, 2012, 05:57:48 AM
I went into Ep.7 expecting to harvest a shitload of Dodonpachi jokes, but ... :colonveeplusalpha:

this arc doesn't have enough bees
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Tengukami on February 26, 2012, 02:53:35 PM
(http://i44.tinypic.com/14diwye.jpg)
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Solais on February 26, 2012, 07:12:38 PM
I luv you Ammy. :V
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Tengukami on February 26, 2012, 07:46:25 PM
Not my work, but thanks!
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Yukarin on February 28, 2012, 09:58:04 AM
Oh god this episode made me laugh waaaay too much

That was actually quite erotic. Please don't let me be alone on this! :ohdear:
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Solais on February 29, 2012, 11:28:24 PM
Watched ep 7 and 8 finally. Incestual dental sex, huh. :V

Man, 3 episodes left, I hope the rest of the novels will be animated as well. This is one of the most interesting, fucked up, creative, nicely animated and looking, clever, sexy, mainly dialogue-orientated yet not boring series I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: ♛ Apher-Forte on March 01, 2012, 12:44:37 AM
(http://i44.tinypic.com/14diwye.jpg)

almost overnight danbooru exploded with pictures of this episode's misadventures.
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Jana on March 01, 2012, 07:39:43 PM
So, I just got all caught up, having marathoned Bakemonogatari for the last 3 days, and then watched all of Nisemonogatari yesterday and today...

It's okay for me to feel a bit aroused if Karen isn't my little sister, right? Right?
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Tengukami on March 04, 2012, 03:25:11 AM
(http://filesmelt.com/dl/Screenshot_at_2012-03-04_02:56:44.png)

Apart from some naked splits and some talk about "development", this was a relatively toned-down-on-the-ecchi episode (or maybe only in comparison to the previous one, which would be hard to top anyway without being straight-up porn). More of the banter that I enjoy, and some very pretty art, with fairly ominous introduction from these (http://filesmelt.com/dl/Screenshot_at_2012-03-04_03:02:48.png) two (http://filesmelt.com/dl/Screenshot_at_2012-03-04_03:01:39.png). Two possible villains of supposed great strength, who seem to know everything about Araragi's friends, setting up their base of operations at the same place
Oshino and Shinobu
used to claim? - I think the home stretch is going to be pretty fun. I also wonder how ol' Kanbaru and Karen will get along.

Plus, shots like this (click for fullsize, this was lovely):

(http://filesmelt.com/dl/Screenshot_at_2012-03-04_03:08:09a.png) (http://filesmelt.com/dl/vlcsnap-2012-03-04-03h22m11s76.png)

Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Yukarin on March 04, 2012, 01:32:46 PM
Am I the only one that noticed Kyuubey making a cameo on episode 9?

Am I?
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Tengukami on March 04, 2012, 06:13:31 PM
Am I the only one that noticed Kyuubey making a cameo on episode 9?

Am I?

I remember no such thing. Screenshot?
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Zakenna on March 04, 2012, 10:15:55 PM
I saw it, also Platinum Disco is the best OP ever
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Edible on March 04, 2012, 10:57:39 PM
ROFL THE JOJO POSE
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Tengukami on March 05, 2012, 12:18:33 AM
I saw it, also Platinum Disco is the best OP ever

Jana showed it to me, can't believe I missed it.

Also, it's definitely a favorite.
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Widermelonz on March 05, 2012, 10:13:43 AM
I love the way Karen speaks. I think it's cute.

Also, it's funny how we're 2 episodes into Tsukihi's arc but she barely shows up.
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Tengukami on March 10, 2012, 10:33:53 PM
(http://filesmelt.com/dl/vlcsnap-2012-03-10-22h28m28s12a.png)

Best shikigami.

I'm really happy to see some serious shit about to go down. Hopefully this won't end with an apology and a promise to leave town
which ends up getting broken anyway
. It's been a really strange and enjoyable series.
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Fetch()tirade on March 10, 2012, 11:02:05 PM
Best shikigami.

You say with a posed look.

All of the dialogue and characterization Shinobu's getting makes me wonder what she was thinking throughout the entirety of the first season.
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Yukarin on March 11, 2012, 06:59:38 AM
This episode crystallizes my love for Shinobu.

And also I can't wait for the next episode. WHY IS IT THAT MONDAYS ARE SO FAR AWAY FROM EACH OTHER

EDIT:
also inb4 possessed by phoenix
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Suikama on March 11, 2012, 06:50:57 PM
:teaspit: (http://i.imgur.com/ASAL5.jpg)

<Tengukami> 403 error. You're not hotlinking, are you?

e:fixed
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Edible on March 12, 2012, 02:30:51 AM
Suikama: Use imgur or something, don't link to danbooru etc. if you can avoid it.
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Maav on March 17, 2012, 05:53:39 PM
At ep11's beginning, I thought Tsukihi was pregnant. =|

Nothing else to comment on.
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Formless God on March 17, 2012, 11:21:42 PM
dem Platinum Disco instrumentals, man
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Fetch()tirade on March 17, 2012, 11:22:45 PM
dem Platinum Disco instrumentals, man

I actually had to watch through that part a second time to make sure I wasn't just hearing things.
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Maav on March 17, 2012, 11:30:27 PM
Didn't notice that. =|
Maybe because I just listened to Platinum Disco once, and didn't like it at all. :V
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Tengukami on March 18, 2012, 01:29:51 AM
(http://filesmelt.com/dl/shot0003.png)

Way to get your ass kicked! Still best shikigami.

Really liked this ending. Not just for the dialogue about the real and the fake, either, which was great.

(http://filesmelt.com/dl/shot0002.png)

What a magnificent bastard.
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Edible on March 18, 2012, 02:50:34 AM
Watching Yotsugi get carried off like a discarded coat was pretty hilarious.
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Solais on March 18, 2012, 08:32:45 AM
So it ended. Welp, time to find time to watch the last three episodes then!

I hope Nekomonogatari will come out fast. After all, SHAFT is planning to animate the whole Monogatari series, and the Bakemonogatari BDs sell like sugar.

And of course there's Kizumonogatari as well. With all the Shinobu. (Not to mention, if all the books will be animated, there'll be also Onimonogatari with "Shinobu Time".)
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Yukarin on March 18, 2012, 10:34:47 AM
Oh goddamn Shinobu I love you even more now.

and sad that it has already ended.
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Formless God on March 18, 2012, 12:16:47 PM
Sooooo

what was that
family kiss
for ? Was it to
remove the oddity like he did with Karen
? The way Ararararagi talked to Kagenui doesn't seem like it.
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Tengukami on March 18, 2012, 02:59:55 PM
Sooooo

what was that
family kiss
for ? Was it to
remove the oddity like he did with Karen
? The way Ararararagi talked to Kagenui doesn't seem like it.

In my amateur opinion,
the kiss was to confirm for him that what he actually felt for his sister was a brother's love; that after all their sexual tension, kissing her was indeed "like kissing one's sister".
I think this was confirmed in the way Araragi talked to Kagenui about how
no matter what, fake or no, she was family, and he would take on all the pain in the world for her.
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Jana on March 18, 2012, 07:33:17 PM
It was cute. :3c
Title: Re: Head Tilts and Close-ups: Nisemonogatari Thread
Post by: Yukarin on March 19, 2012, 12:06:32 AM
Sooooo

what was that
family kiss
for ? Was it to
remove the oddity like he did with Karen
? The way Ararararagi talked to Kagenui doesn't seem like it.

And even then
there was no immediate side effects from the oddity inside Tsukihi
so I'm going to what Ammy had just said.