The anime fan community in Japan has recently been discussing new anime “Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season”, which seems to be going unnoticed among followers. This lack of attention can be attributed to the franchise's inactivity during the five years since its debut. “Zoku Owarimonogatari”causing many fans to turn away.

“Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season” is the continuation of the popular “Monogatari” franchise, known for its complex narrative and extensive dialogue. However, despite its legacy, the new series did not generate the same enthusiasm as its predecessors. Fans online expressed varying opinions about this phenomenon:

• «Honestly, I love it. I look forward to every episode.».
• «At the time, 'The Irregular at Magic High School' was also popular for its novelty, but its new series went unnoticed.».
• «There's a lot of dialogue and it's tiring.».
• «Who's watching this?».
• «The film trilogy was the end for many, that was about ten years ago, so it's hard to keep up now».
• «I feel like 'Owarimonogatari' was the end of the story».
• «The fact that it's exclusive to Abema is a mistake. They haven't learned anything from 'Tokyo Revengers'.».
• «I'll stop watching the series until a full episode list is available. I'd rather watch it all at once.».
• «It's been so long since the previous series aired that I've forgotten the plot, so I'm not going to watch it.».
• «The protagonist has no clear purpose and is only dragged along by strange women. I don't understand what's so interesting about this series.».
• «I'm watching the series, and although I don't understand much of it, I enjoy seeing the familiar characters interact. Although it seems like Ononoki is the one doing most of the talking.».
• «I noticed that the protagonist, Koyomi, only appears in the second episode».
• «I don't watch the series because it's exclusive to Abema and I'm not interested in that platform.».
• «This series has such complex dialogue that if you don't have the mindset of a teenager it's difficult to follow.».
• «With so much time between series, it's hard to follow the chronological order. You feel like you should watch the previous series before starting the new one.».

This debate reflects the challenge of maintaining a franchise's relevance after a long period of inactivity. Furthermore, the fact that the series is exclusive to Abema TV has been a barrier for many fans who prefer more accessible or family-friendly platforms. Abema's exclusivity is reminiscent of the case of “Tokyo Avengers”who also faced criticism for similar distribution decisions.

Some fans think the series should have ended with “Owarimonogatari”, while others are simply unwilling to keep up with a series that has had so many ups, downs, and downs. The franchise “Monogatari Series” has always been known for its unique narrative style and dense dialogue, which can be both a draw and a barrier for new viewers.

Source: Yaraon!