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Tzu asked this question about Bakemonogatari, Part 1: Monster Tale (Bakemonogatari, #1, Part 1):

Does the series or book approve of casual pedophilia, as some of the reviewers point out? Do I need to be concerned for younger readers?

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. …moreThis 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.

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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. (less)

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Tzu It was a genuine question coming from a librarian. No need to attack me personally. I don't have the time to read every single book that passes my han ...more
May 22, 2023 02:10PM · flag

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