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Watched Episode 3-5 of Bakemonogatari: Mayoi Maimai.

The main theme of this arc surrounds on Mother's Day. As Araragi left home implying he has issues with his mom. Araragi finds a lost girl named Mayoi, who seems to be wanting to see her mother as she fears she will forget her if she never sees her. The twist here is that Senjougahara can't see Mayoi, only Araragi can. The reason for this is that he is possessed by the snail is not wanting to go back home. So to Senjougahara it looks like he is just making excuses not to go back home. The idea that Mayoi was in the role of the crab in this arc was a really good twist.

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However, this episode showed a testament of Araragi's character in that he wants to believe Mayoi is real. Much like in the previous arc with Senjougahara, Mayoi is a person in trouble. The thing is that he is a very idealistic person because nobody would go into so much trouble to help a random school girl come home. Now for someone like Senjougahara that means the world to her that he helped her in his time of need.

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As Mayoi goes home we learn that she will be sticking around as a wandering spirit so it is cool she will be sticking around. We also see the relationship get pushed between Senjougahara and Araragi. The thing with asking for the wish ultimately came as her way for him to confess. But his one big thing is her to be more upfront and not pretend see can see something which is actually can't. Since trust is a core aspect of any relationship.

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Finished watching Oblivion Battery.

Honestly I never thought I would be calling a Mappa show a hidden gem of the season, but this one is surprisingly is. It starts out weird considering post amnesia Kei comedy is very corny. But slowly with the other teammates and their backstories the storytelling in this series really delivers. Then the season concludes of post amnesia Kei falling in love with baseball was a great way to conclude the season.

Not to mention that episode 11 is in competition for one of the best episodes for this year out of any show. Overall I give it 9/10 and a must watch for Baseball manga/anime fans.
 

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Watched the first episode of Tasuketsu -Fate of the Majority-

It basically is a death game where the majority dies. The first episode was mostly a mess, but it feels like there is more to it than what this episode showed. Will stick with it since it could get better and not much else on Tuesdays for this season.
 

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Ubuyashiki went out like a soldier :salute:

Muzan Jackson with the Wolvering healing factor:mj:

Did Tamayo really create serum to turn demons human??

Movies can't come soon enough

when this finishes - I may actually buy the complete season box set
 

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How many hashira we think making it outta the infinity castle in one piece brehs? Everyone's heart is filled with pure hate for the other side :wow: if only MHA cast had that level of conviction all the way around
 

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Finished watching Episodes 6-8 of Bakemonogatari: Suruga Monkey

One thing is for sure when this show takes itself seriously it really is :wow:

This arc starts with an introduction of Suruga Kanburu, whom is both Senjougahara and Araragi's underclassman. It is mentioned that Kanbaru knew Senjougahara's issues and secret before Araragi. But also Kanbaru worshiped. Another key piece of information is that Senjougahara mentions she will kill whoever kills Araragi. The biggest wtf thing is when someone in a hoodie attacks Araragi. Unsurprising to both us and Araragi, Kanbaru attacked him

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We soon learn from Kanbaru that she attacked Araragi because of the Aspiration, "The Monkeys Paw". Basically it will enact your wish, but do so in a manner that you wished it didn't. Clearly the reason she believed is that her first was to win a track meet. However, the other students didn't show up meaning she one by default. Upset by this she quit track and sought to play basketball. This clear vindication this is the work of "The Monkeys Paw". Of course added the point that she loves Senjougahara. Even with it being one-sided loved it gives reason that for her wish to be granted "The Monkeys Paw", would have Araragi killed.

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However, Oshino discovers the truth behind it. That what happened to her classmates was actually her deep desires. The same could be said that Kanbaru wanted to kill Araragi since not only is he Senjougahara's boyfriend, but he also saved her. Which is something Kanbaru actually wanted, and her silence confirms it. The aspiration is actually the Rainy Devil rather than "The Monkeys Paw". Of course the easy solution would have been to cut Kanbaru's arm, but Araragi stays in characters and refuses that option. He opens to just take a beating from Kanbaru. Issue being that solves nothing.

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In comes Oshino's big plan to solve everything and offer a solution that allows Araragi to live and not to have to cut off Kanbaru's arm. Essentially the idea to force the Rainy Devil in a situation where it can't grant the wish. Essentially presenting Senjougahara to defend Araragi and of course Kanbaru would never try to harm her idol Senjougahara. Even adding fire to what we know from the first episode is that Senjougahara would kill whoever kills Araragi. You can't grant a wish if that person ends up dying, and she wouldn't stop her idol's wishes. Which this presents a solution in a well written manner.

Of course, we do have the manner that Kanbaru's arm isn't back to normal, but that is a small price to pay in this situation. Senjougahara can't love Kanbaru, but she can be her senpai and friend again. Which is more than what Kanbaru can ask for. This was an outstanding arc.

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