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Kat
I know this question is 4 years old, but answering for anyone passing by:
I'd say no. The Monogatari Series is a parody of the harem genre and comes with the issues parody can sometimes have. Nisio takes the tropes of the genre and often pushes them to their most absurd. He is very blunt when acknowledging (often namedropping) these tropes and often breaks the 4th wall doing so. For example, in Mayoi Maimai our protagonist directly acknowledges that the "lolicon" trope is just a cover for paedophilia. Also, Nisio writes these tropes to be so awkward and unappealing that it feels like there's no way anyone can be aroused by them without feeling guilty. These tropes mellow out and disappear as the series goes on as the characters become more fleshed out and realistic, with the parody aspect disappearing and series becoming more of it's own thing.
Ultimately, it's best to read the books for yourself and form your own judgement. And it's fine for someone to still not like this series because of this aspect, even if they (would) agree with my judgement. As for younger readers, even setting aside the paedophilia stuff, there's still frequent sex references, discussions of rape etc. so 15+ (which is the rating the BBFC gave the anime adaptation) would be my rough recommendation.
I'd say no. The Monogatari Series is a parody of the harem genre and comes with the issues parody can sometimes have. Nisio takes the tropes of the genre and often pushes them to their most absurd. He is very blunt when acknowledging (often namedropping) these tropes and often breaks the 4th wall doing so. For example, in Mayoi Maimai our protagonist directly acknowledges that the "lolicon" trope is just a cover for paedophilia. Also, Nisio writes these tropes to be so awkward and unappealing that it feels like there's no way anyone can be aroused by them without feeling guilty. These tropes mellow out and disappear as the series goes on as the characters become more fleshed out and realistic, with the parody aspect disappearing and series becoming more of it's own thing.
Ultimately, it's best to read the books for yourself and form your own judgement. And it's fine for someone to still not like this series because of this aspect, even if they (would) agree with my judgement. As for younger readers, even setting aside the paedophilia stuff, there's still frequent sex references, discussions of rape etc. so 15+ (which is the rating the BBFC gave the anime adaptation) would be my rough recommendation.
Fyodor Vishnya
No. The character is written like an awkward high-schooler, and because it mimics how awkward high-schoolers actually talk and self-monologue it makes him sound weird, but just think about it for a few seconds after reading and you(not "you" in specific the "generalized" "you") can easily realise that.
He says quite a few times how he finds it gross and such and honestly it just seems like kinda awkward translation.
I'd say the book is fine for younger readers in general from like 13-14 if that's what you mean. So it depends on maturity level like usual.
He says quite a few times how he finds it gross and such and honestly it just seems like kinda awkward translation.
I'd say the book is fine for younger readers in general from like 13-14 if that's what you mean. So it depends on maturity level like usual.
SSRI
This question is stupid and ignores the character himself. I see this question being asked overwhelmingly regarding this series and it's just stupid. Just because the word pops up over 5 times does not allude that the character is in fact one. What an absolute assumption.
Araragi is self-conscious. You can often find yourself questioning things you did on accident which were presumably done on purpose by others. In this sense, Araragi is saying "I'm definitely not 'one'" because of circumstances - every instance was coincidental. Often, this form of self-deprivation is used heavily in Japanese humor. The subject itself is a jest and could be applied to anything.
If you wanted to make the case for incest in respect to this series, that's another bag of worms.
TL;DR
Dumb question.
Always read books before considering letting a child read them and judge for yourself instead of subconsciously painting the entire series with a stroke of ignorance based on popular hivemind opinions.
Araragi is self-conscious. You can often find yourself questioning things you did on accident which were presumably done on purpose by others. In this sense, Araragi is saying "I'm definitely not 'one'" because of circumstances - every instance was coincidental. Often, this form of self-deprivation is used heavily in Japanese humor. The subject itself is a jest and could be applied to anything.
If you wanted to make the case for incest in respect to this series, that's another bag of worms.
TL;DR
Dumb question.
Always read books before considering letting a child read them and judge for yourself instead of subconsciously painting the entire series with a stroke of ignorance based on popular hivemind opinions.
Saladlegs
At points it alludes heavily that the main character is a lolicon.
I would say it depends on how young the reader is, and how mature they are.
I would say it depends on how young the reader is, and how mature they are.
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