Monogatari, Expressionism, and Conceptual Characterisation

An exploration of expressionism vs realism in media, using the example of the highly idiosyncratic and surreal Monogatari series. This video is also an entry into the r/anime contest for anime videos, essays and reviews. Here’s a link to my thread: Ko-fi: Twitter: MyAnimeList: All my other links: I back up my videos here in case they go offline: Tracks used in order: Shinsou no Reijou Bugaisha Hana muke Classmate Jikoai Senjougahara Tore (All from the Monogatari OST) Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 1:18 - Conceptual Characterisation 4:24 - Visuals and Directing 6:17 - Capturing Expressionism 7:48 - Citations