Monogatari Series is being ignored, they say

The anime fan community in Japan has recently been discussing the new anime "Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season," which seems to be going unnoticed among fans. This lack of attention could be attributed to the franchise's inactivity for five years since the release of "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 hasn't generated the same enthusiasm as its predecessors. Online fans have expressed various opinions about this phenomenon:

"Honestly, I love it. I look forward to each episode."
"At the time, 'The Irregular at Magic High School' was also popular for its novelty, but its new series went unnoticed."
"It has too many dialogues and that is tiring."
"Who's watching this?"
"The trilogy of films 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 is exclusive to Abema is a mistake. They didn't learn anything from 'Tokyo Revengers.'"
"I stop following the series until there is a complete list of episodes available. I prefer to see everything at once."
"It's been so long since the previous series aired that I already forgot about the plot, so I'm not watching it."
"The protagonist has no clear purpose and is only dragged along by weird women. I don't understand what's interesting about this series."
"I'm watching the series, although I don't understand much, I enjoy seeing the familiar characters interact. Although it seems that almost all the time it is Ononoki who speaks."
"I noticed that the protagonist, Koyomi, doesn't appear until the second episode."
"I don't watch the series because it's exclusive to Abema and I'm not interested in that platform."
"This show has such intricate dialogue that if you don't have the mindset of a teenager, it's hard to follow."
"With so much time between series, it's hard to follow the chronological order. You think 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. In addition, the fact that the series is exclusive to Abema TV has been a barrier for many fans who prefer more accessible or familiar platforms. Abema's exclusivity is reminiscent of the case of "Tokyo Revengers," which also faced criticism for similar distribution decisions.

Some fans feel that the series should have ended with "Owarimonogatari," while others are simply unwilling to follow a series that has had so many ups and downs and pauses. The "Monogatari Series" franchise has always been known for its unique narrative style and dense dialogue, which can be both an attraction and a barrier for new viewers.

Source: Yaraon!