Review of Bakemonogatari

Bakemonogatari is a show that is the very definition of wit. It's a show that conveys emotions and pure personality through intellectual conversations that are shared between characters. That being said, the show may turn off many viewers because of the fact that it mainly revolves around dialogue. I'm here to tell you otherwise. What you will experience from Bakemonogatari is something that is both comedic and expressive on a personal level, making the experience an unforgettable one. The story of Bakemonogatari has you follow the life of a high school student named Araragi Koyomi and how he interacts with a cast of girls whoall contain supernatural related issues in their lives. The story is, however, not a big factor of the show simply because of how the show focuses specifically on characters rather than an overarching plot.

Now, one thing that should be understood clearly is that this is a show focused on character interactions, something that you would not typically find within an anime. Characters may converse with others for minutes upon minutes of time, but that is what makes this show so appealing. The conversations that you will hear are funny, dramatic, and sometimes even thought-provoking, or they may even contain relativity to certain aspects of your own life. Watching the characters indulge themselves with a multitude of intriguing conversations is one of the many things that makes this show so special.

Speaking of the characters, they are some of the most colorful that you can find within any show. What makes them standout so much is how each of them have certain facets and aspects to their personalities. One character is a sexually frustrated man/vampire who has trouble interacting with others, while another character is an overly-educated woman who is stubborn towards her own issues, causing herself to gather up ginormous amounts of stress. I have only described two characters out of a cast of that is extremely unforgettable for there many quirks and features.

One other factor that makes Bakemonogatari so special is the art. I'm not lying to you when I say that the show is one of the best looking anime's that you will ever watch. Shots of characters are shown in locales that are aesthetically breathtaking. The show also manages to effectively use a wide variety of different colors. The different colors that are used in the show excellently capture the mood of the characters in many scenes, proving that the art is more than just being flashy and bright for the sake of being beautiful.

One thing that may or may not frustrate you are the many different shots of text that will appear in conversations between characters. I personally had no qualms with them, but it should be noted that they are used frequently in the show. However, they should not distract you too much from your viewing experience, for they will even sometimes add more depth to the characters.

Aside from a somewhat cheesy and awkward ending, Bakemonogatari is a one-of-a-kind show. The amount of characterization and depth in its writing is unlike any show that I have come across. Watching this show is like watching a masterfully done character piece with beautiful artwork. If you're fine with a heavy usage of dialogue and wordplay then Bakemonogatari is your type of show. What you will gain out of this show is a new take on the word "unique".