Auto Update // Surprise Poll for you guys + Updates! PLEASE READ
Added 2024-03-22 01:27:54 +0000 UTCHi Guys! Firstly, we want to thank you guys so much for coming out in the way that you guys did on our suggestion video! We had no idea how many comments we would get and couldn't be more thankful! It has taken a bit, but we have finally finished sorting through the suggestions. Because of how long it took, we weren't able to record as much this week. Because of that Vinland Saga is planning to be posted tomorrow with Frieren: Beyond Journey's End.
HOWEVER. This is when the surprise decision comes into play! Since we started our Channel, and especially our Patreon we have been given a lot of great suggestions. We are aware especially now that some of these reoccurring suggestions are from you guys specifically and not from YouTube. Unfortunately, regardless of if they make it into a poll or not, they haven't been successful, but this hasn't at all stopped them from being suggested ^.^
These 2 Shows have been requested most frequently, but Anna and I have yet to watch either! So we wanted to make sure we could DEFINITELY watch one for you guys soon!
SO! we have made the decision to add another show to our schedule in addition to our 2 upcoming polls. This poll is STRICTLY for you guys and will last 24 hours. The winner will be one of the 3 new shows that we will start.
TOMORROW a poll will be hosted on YouTube with 5 options, all of which were released within the years of 2021-2023. 48 hours from then the Top 3 will be voted on by you guys here!
SATURDAY another poll will be hosted on YouTube with 5 options, all of which were released prior to the year 2021. 1 of those 5 will be the LOSER of this current poll. 48 hours from then the Top 3 will be voted on by you guys here!
TLDR: 3 SHOWS INSTEAD OF 2, YOU GUYS GET TO PICK BETWEEN THESE 2, LOSER IS ADDED TO SATURDAY'S POLL & WE LOVE YOU. OK THANKS.
Comments
It's winning by 2% in the yt poll, with 11k total votes, and poll ending soon, it already won
Francisco Ochoa
2024-03-27 23:10:29 +0000 UTCMe when drawings:
Ivan Syomkin
2024-03-27 14:26:59 +0000 UTCoh now is losing by 1% lol but it will make it into the poll here again bc their "top 3" thing. Let's see if it can win against code Geass in the patreon poll. I hope that the "too long" gang don't ruin this lol
Ecodude
2024-03-26 13:24:40 +0000 UTCIts acually head to head with Code Geass both at 26%
Sikk Karuzo
2024-03-26 09:32:39 +0000 UTCWhy everyone is so doom and gloom, it has almost 100% chance to make top3 at least so it will be back on Patreon vote, and then it’s anyone’s game
Verols
2024-03-24 05:51:02 +0000 UTCAnother zinger from the class clown. Keep it coming
Kevin
2024-03-24 02:07:27 +0000 UTC"Too long" gang may ruin things again lol
Ecodude
2024-03-24 02:02:16 +0000 UTCWell it worth the shot, Maybe some day. monogatari should be a Patreon selection bc it doesn't have any chance in a YT poll lol
Ecodude
2024-03-24 02:00:39 +0000 UTCFreiren :.(
Daniel Borrego
2024-03-24 01:44:39 +0000 UTCtoothbrush scene thoughts?! 🤤🔥🤤
Jasmine Tea Enjoyer
2024-03-24 01:36:11 +0000 UTCNo Vinland Saga?
Isaiah Marshall
2024-03-23 23:01:17 +0000 UTCRent free
ElectricAnt
2024-03-23 22:42:12 +0000 UTCI don’t give a fuck. I remember you in other servers. You are a genuine cesspool.
Kevin
2024-03-23 22:41:54 +0000 UTCNah, I didn’t vote for apothecary or 86
ElectricAnt
2024-03-23 22:39:16 +0000 UTCYou are the worst of it. Absolute garbage human being.
Kevin
2024-03-23 22:38:08 +0000 UTCCalling it that means you grossly misunderstand it. Also, you’re not funny
Kevin
2024-03-23 22:34:45 +0000 UTCMe when pedo anime doesn’t win: 😡😡😡
Jasmine Tea Enjoyer
2024-03-23 21:14:53 +0000 UTC🙂
Matter
2024-03-23 21:09:47 +0000 UTCCan’t ruin what’s already the worst
ElectricAnt
2024-03-23 21:05:22 +0000 UTCGo fuck yourself ElectricAnt. Out here ruining another community. Piece of fucking shit
Kevin
2024-03-23 21:04:51 +0000 UTCSo that means they shouldn’t watch a really great, really unique anime? Just because it’s “long”? You guys are dumbasses
Kevin
2024-03-23 21:03:49 +0000 UTCMe when I hate good, unique shows
Kevin
2024-03-23 21:01:52 +0000 UTCWhy do you weirdos always exaggerate how long Monogatari is. 2 years? You can’t do math
Kevin
2024-03-23 21:01:23 +0000 UTCis ok, surely we win those on yt, then on patreon.... what they gonna put? Code geass nvm we dead 💀
Vladi
2024-03-23 15:49:49 +0000 UTCof course it still matters. they could go through 9 or 10 unique anime with that same slot during the time it would take to watch all of monogatari.
Daniel Borrego
2024-03-23 14:28:31 +0000 UTCunless you watch them back to back then theres like 100 episodes or something like that.
Daniel Borrego
2024-03-23 14:25:58 +0000 UTC@Tycchi Are you always a dick or just when you're being a sore winner?
Stonewielder
2024-03-23 13:51:03 +0000 UTCThat's how the Monogatari series is broken up. All the bits of the Monogatari series are shorter then 86. Kizu is 3 movies, Bake is 15 episodes, Nise is 9 episodes and Monogatari Second season is the longest at 24. In this sense, Monogatari is shorter, with more overall content.
Alexander Joseph Cruz
2024-03-23 13:31:43 +0000 UTCi barely saw it too
Vladi
2024-03-23 12:53:33 +0000 UTCI missed the poll. Would have voted for Monogatari. :( 24 hours is too short.
KarmicConfusion
2024-03-23 12:17:36 +0000 UTCagree with this :D break it down to bite size chunks instead of serving up the full course in one go
Nut Kon
2024-03-23 08:14:51 +0000 UTCits too long. just ask for one of the series instead of the whole thing like Kizumonogatari for instance.
Daniel Borrego
2024-03-23 08:11:09 +0000 UTCI'll hope together with you
jaidoru
2024-03-23 08:06:11 +0000 UTCthats just plain greedy :D i wouldn't mind it, but seeing how they are struggling to maintain even the current schedule if ever something comes up, i think they should take it easy and not burn themselves out.. at least until they start doing this full time (sounds like they have 'real' jobs aside from reacting atm)
Nut Kon
2024-03-23 08:00:25 +0000 UTCI didn't say monogatari's bad or sth just saying if it's between the two options i'll select 86 cos it's short i'd love to watch them react monogatari series, of course
pls_ultra
2024-03-23 07:35:24 +0000 UTCIt's the Crunchyroll awards all over again...
Noctislolig
2024-03-23 06:56:18 +0000 UTCThanking the Lord for the blessing of Monogatari losing this poll.
Matter
2024-03-23 06:02:21 +0000 UTCit’s likely gonna win the next pole election unless we get another Frieren or OnK level hit before the next one
Doodlegame
2024-03-23 05:02:04 +0000 UTCit’s probably next in line
Doodlegame
2024-03-23 05:00:12 +0000 UTCI was right! It was those two and 86 won! Very narrow margins tho
Doodlegame
2024-03-23 04:59:37 +0000 UTCCongrats 86, hard to contain my salt but hope monogatari can win saturday’s poll
Priam
2024-03-23 04:31:03 +0000 UTCThat's just how it is, the more popular series always win, surprised it was this close, that's what makes it even more aggravating. Yeah, hopefully.
Othinus
2024-03-23 04:27:12 +0000 UTCI aint interested in Monogatari and that would take them well over 2 years to watch completely. 86 will be done in a couple months, hopefully something else more to your liking will pop up then
greenb3ar
2024-03-23 04:23:20 +0000 UTCI can have hope can’t I?
Wistful Lemon
2024-03-23 03:45:46 +0000 UTCUnfortunately, there is 0% chance that it wins on the Saturday poll.
jaidoru
2024-03-23 03:43:29 +0000 UTC?😭
TrinitytheApostle
2024-03-23 03:43:07 +0000 UTCMy disappointment is immeasurable, and my day is ruined
jaidoru
2024-03-23 03:41:43 +0000 UTCWell the people have spoken and 86 has won, photo finish at that. However, I still want to hold out hope that one day Monogatari will be in their rotation. I genuinely believe that Ben and Anna may be able to dissect and analyze the themes and nuances that show delivered better then any other reaction channel out there. I will be voting again for Monogatari on Saturday in hopes to still get the show in as I believe that they will enjoy analyzing the show. Fingers crossed that Monogatari wins Saturday. Everyone here that voted for Monogatari, vote on Youtube!
Alexander Joseph Cruz
2024-03-23 02:59:14 +0000 UTCOh no, what will I do with my life now. Grow up.
Othinus
2024-03-23 02:55:41 +0000 UTCwell, suck it, bc it won the poll
Tycchi
2024-03-23 02:53:33 +0000 UTCI aint interested in 86, there are hundreds of reactions to it elsewhere
Othinus
2024-03-23 02:50:36 +0000 UTCThat's too bad
Justin_IVIX
2024-03-23 02:11:45 +0000 UTC86 wins let’s go
Jacob
2024-03-23 02:03:12 +0000 UTCi think its more that they could watch like upto 9 different shows in the time it takes them to watch the entire monogatari series. thats a LOT of shows.
Daniel Borrego
2024-03-23 01:43:04 +0000 UTCGlory to the Spearhead Squadron!
greenb3ar
2024-03-23 00:54:53 +0000 UTCThe vote is so incredibly close that I hope that's what they do.
Ninja
2024-03-23 00:19:18 +0000 UTCIt’s brilliant!
Wistful Lemon
2024-03-23 00:01:30 +0000 UTCGonna finish at exactly 50/50 and they’ll have to do both ;)
nordquist7516
2024-03-22 23:59:08 +0000 UTCDamn I really want Monogatari to win. I feel like we could get some really good discussions out of it but if it doesn’t win then I guess there’s always the Saturday poll
Wistful Lemon
2024-03-22 23:10:56 +0000 UTCPeople thinking 86 is a guarantee to win in the Saturday poll when that is absolutely not a given. Vote for your gut. Don’t vote for some hypotheticals because it can also mean a delay yet again for 86.
nordquist7516
2024-03-22 22:25:21 +0000 UTCThere's still hope with the Sunday poll
DrWomanRespecter
2024-03-22 21:41:54 +0000 UTCYeah I'm talking youtube poll cause that's what the loser is getting put in, people saying vote mono cause 86 will likely win the youtube poll when in reality it has 0 chance that's why there both here in there own poll.
Luke
2024-03-22 21:34:44 +0000 UTCThanks, I will give it a try.
Alexiel Knight
2024-03-22 21:24:29 +0000 UTCI can't believe we lost out on the opportunity for one of the all-time greatest reaction series....Monogatari is incredibly dense but Anna and Ben are perfect for it. 86 is good but Monogatari is special and unique in a way that hasn't been recaptured by many shows at all
Wanderer
2024-03-22 21:12:55 +0000 UTCMonogatari Series are a trip and a half and great... but 86 is GREAT, imo. suuuuch a great series. I think you would really enjoy it. (I think you would like Monogatari as well, but I think 86 would edge it out!)
Umbra_Nex
2024-03-22 21:10:30 +0000 UTC> voting against something instead of voting for something is inherently different This is true and I agree wholeheartedly. But don't misunderstand: Monogatari might be the better """art""" piece, but I do genuinely believe that 86 is a better show to react to than Monogatari. This is not a simple anti-monogatari vote. My favourite shows aren't in the vote for now, however, if I vote for 86, I will get a new chance to get my favourite up sooner. I already said people do think like that (I believe I saw a couple comments saying something similar).
Arakis
2024-03-22 21:06:20 +0000 UTC@Luke No he didn't? At least not on his YT channel. Edit: Apparently it's Patreon exclusive according to Oshi's comment. Semblance of Sanity are basically the only ones who reacted to it and that was 5 years ago.
Noctislolig
2024-03-22 20:58:37 +0000 UTCI agree. It's like Monogatari was made for Anna and Ben.
Noctislolig
2024-03-22 20:57:31 +0000 UTCI love that you guys react to good anime. I like even more that you guys actually understand said anime and follow along. Not to throw shade but most reactors only react to what is currently the most mainstream action anime, and when they watch anything that is even remotely complicated they are completely lost and its impossible to enjoy their reaction. Love you guys.
Saekoa
2024-03-22 20:51:51 +0000 UTCTeeaboo did a good one, Animiddo did a good one. Pink Cube is all over the place but sometimes he’s good too. That’s it. The others watch the show and then provide basically no feedback (or extremely surface level feedback), usually only as it’s happening and then shill for themselves and leave. That’s what I mean by good analysis - Ben and Anna have long form discussions about how different things in the show are used, what they appreciate, and how they’re interpreting things. What I’m saying is that the show is very much tailored to in-depth, analytic reactions from people who understand narrative tools and pick up on SHAFT symbolism. I would also argue that the fact that you can get lost sometimes in the Japanese wordplay is part of the fun. “It’s a uniquely Japanese cultural experience” which is part of what makes it difficult to recommend but the way it messes with meta narrative and wordplay is part of the fun imo. I can think of several other different reasons that not as many people have watched LotGH… first off it’s extremely old, secondly the fact that it’s “better” is extremely personal-preference oriented. Youre casting that judgement while not having watched all of Monogatari as well, which is pretty bananas. That’s not saying that LotGH shouldn’t be reacted to as well, it’s certainly good, but age also comes with different animation style, less fan base, harder sells to normie watchers, etc etc. My reasoning being worse only applies if you’re only looking at it from a business perspective… but this is a poll. It’s deliberately taking the decision out of their hands and giving it to their patrons.. it has literally nothing to do with their opinion on what would be a good business decision (unless you count the fact that they’re polling as a business decision). There’s several other reactors out there that do polls as well but Monogatari doesn’t lend itself to “hype-beast” reactors so the fact that it would lose (if presented at all) in those would make sense - but that’s not Ben and Anna. That’s the point. we get the choice, we can vote for what we want them to cover, the fact that you’d vote for “what’s profitable” or “what’s shorter” is just bad rationale imo; given the fact that we’re voting on the polls, they should be for the purpose of what would be good for Ben and Anna or what you want to see.. voting against something instead of voting for something is inherently different
Oshi
2024-03-22 20:37:46 +0000 UTCI’m honestly baffled by how many people are saying they don’t like 86. It’s genuinely one of my favorite anime’s of all time.
Mason
2024-03-22 20:37:15 +0000 UTCIf you considered Yaboyroshi anime reactions as anything more than Hype-reactions… Pretty sure they’re not through it yet and it’s patreon exclusive from him too
Oshi
2024-03-22 20:10:09 +0000 UTCYou’re talking about the YT poll, which is pretty different in itself but then you think about how they’re restructuring polls to be based on recency/release… and then you look at all the channels that already have reacted to the series, and realize most of those clearly won polls…
Oshi
2024-03-22 20:08:28 +0000 UTCOh my god. Spearhead squadron the time has finally come I can’t actually believe it This is literally perfect after peak like re zero we’re getting more peak with 86
smth positive_
2024-03-22 20:06:18 +0000 UTCI dropped 86 after 4 episodes, so I'm not interested in it winning. Monogatari is the perfect show for them, so it sucks it's not going to win.
jaidoru
2024-03-22 19:22:52 +0000 UTCmy first watch was def adventure, the kizumonogatari movies werent out yet, then i watched everything when it released. And like last year i rewatched all of it, prolly had more fun than the first time watching it lol. And now they confirm the release for final spin off novels...
Vladi
2024-03-22 19:18:31 +0000 UTClong shows? boruto it is then ;)
Daniel Borrego
2024-03-22 19:16:59 +0000 UTCi would give monogatari a watch. its really good. a word of caution; it takes a bit to adjust to since its HIGHLY stylized, but its quite good.
Daniel Borrego
2024-03-22 19:11:52 +0000 UTCI hope so much Bleach is gonna be in the poll saturday. I REALLY WISH FOR IT. Love you guys.
Slykou
2024-03-22 18:56:47 +0000 UTCi agree with your points, but if there is one channel that can understand monogatari it might be this one (maybe) XD. 86 gonna get more views and new viewers, and thats only just from the thumbnails prolly...
Vladi
2024-03-22 18:55:49 +0000 UTCI dont know Mono but 86 is one of my favorites, so I simply cant not vote for it. If 86 wins though, I will vote for Mono on the next poll. Im kinda interested in watching it now, so it would help if they figure out the correct watch order for me, lmao.
Alexiel Knight
2024-03-22 18:19:13 +0000 UTCI probably would have voted over anything for them to watch 86, but it had to be monogatari. My mind changed so quickly. 86 is great show, so are the novels. The music is god tier too. But i feel like it if it loses now, it would proably win either in the Saturday poll or on polls in the future. Monogatari can be little niche, and not many people react to it. Or once they react to it, they dont understand wtf they're even watching (its def a show to be rewatched multiple times). But it's really good show for long discussions. i feel like they would be one of the only reactors to have a good grasp of how insane and good the Monogatari world is. Edit: Since this is bonus slot, we never know if its gonna be replaced with another show later on. So its better to get the longer one rightttt? Im fine if 86 wins, its still good for reactions and discussions, especially with how the world is rn.
Vladi
2024-03-22 18:16:27 +0000 UTCI'm the wrong person to ask about it being there my guy. I've barely ever left port in my life, and don't want to risk getting barnacles on the new desktop I set up yesterday to check
BaddaBing
2024-03-22 17:59:02 +0000 UTCPlease let 86 win
Jacob
2024-03-22 17:58:46 +0000 UTCOr how about we stay nice and dont piss off each other by calling the other's opinion or favorite show shit? But I think the length argument is still valid for people who are not big fans of either show and would rather get another reaction sooner than later.
Alexiel Knight
2024-03-22 17:53:45 +0000 UTCI changed my vote to Monogatari because 86 is likely to win the next poll on Youtube later this week
Stonewielder
2024-03-22 17:51:22 +0000 UTCI changed my vote to Monogatari because 86 is likely to win in the next poll on Youtube later this week
Stonewielder
2024-03-22 17:50:31 +0000 UTCI was gonna say this needs a touchscreen electoral map and precincts reporting in % its that close
nordquist7516
2024-03-22 17:26:18 +0000 UTC@Noctislolig I would be fine following that logic because I don't ever want to see them react to shows like Overlord, Dr. Stone, Fire Force, or Slime. I'm much more interested in slice of life, romance, 90's classics, and avante garde stuff than your generic new popular shounen/isekai.
Jasmine Tea Enjoyer
2024-03-22 17:25:43 +0000 UTC> Btw, I've seen many very good reactions to the monogatari series Can you suggest some to Oshi, since he's looking for them but there aren't many around? I already gave some reasons why Monogatari isn't good for reactions. Basically most people don't get it (I don't claim I get it either). And it's pretty esoteric, it's about how it's making you feel. How would you react and explain Kanbaru's room? Or the huge constructs made of desks? Or just the fact that there are zero other people? Watch the first episode of FLCL, if you haven't already. Do you think that one is just like any other show that people can pick up and react to? And I mean REALLY react to, like this channel does, with more than "Ohhh", "Aaah", "WHAT?!" and "THE ANIMATION THO!"
Arakis
2024-03-22 17:14:11 +0000 UTCI agree and I suggested the exact same thing in the previous post.
Arakis
2024-03-22 16:57:58 +0000 UTCY'all are essentially arguing about business vs enjoyment for the reactor. I think enjoyment is more important, especially considering this was supposed to just be an extra show (it's not replacing anything). Btw, I've seen many very good reactions to the monogatari series, tons of discussion for each episode, so I have no clue why you're so critical of any reactor providing any monogatari content.
Rimuru Tempest
2024-03-22 16:53:47 +0000 UTCSTOP THE COUNT!
Igor Eisen
2024-03-22 16:39:07 +0000 UTCDidnt yaboyroshi just finish the entire series not like no one is reacting to it.
Luke
2024-03-22 16:26:47 +0000 UTCIt came 4th in a previous poll, was beaten even by monster and barely anyone watches that these days. Then it came dead last in a poll before that.
Luke
2024-03-22 16:18:31 +0000 UTCyea I mean I love 86, but Mono needs to happen.
TerminuS
2024-03-22 16:11:45 +0000 UTCMan this is a TOUGH choice!! Tight race, hopefully that entices you to react to both.
Stonewielder
2024-03-22 15:05:41 +0000 UTCI genuinely hope that Monogatari wins Your dicussions on that show will be top tier, I just know it. this is
Link
2024-03-22 14:51:37 +0000 UTCI've watched about half of Monogatari and liked it. But, excuse me for putting it bluntly, your reasoning is by far worse than anything I've presented. Your basic argument is "not enough channels have tackled it and I, as a fan, want to see it more" and "the fan base will like it". Monogatari is full of absurdisms, allegories, symbolisms and stuff like half a chapter text in a single frame. It also relies a lot on regional japanese memes and brands, as well as language idioms and wordplays that do not translate into english. I believe you are wrong about the importance of the "flavour of the month" shows. Unfortunately, they wouldn't ever release their numbers, but *I* subscribed for Frieren. Do you know about Legend of the Galactic Heroes? It's a much better story than Monogatari, with better insight into characters, philosophies, politics. Do you know how many reactions of it there are? 1.5 (the 0.5 is bc they dropped it) by no-name channels. The reason: It's ~120 episodes long, if you include prequel and important side shows. tl:dr Reaction channels don't do "good anime". They do whatever they think it's the best business choice. Unless uber-popular, longer series are worse. I like Monogatari and want to finish watching it with my bestie. But I don't trust any reactor to provide any good content on it because the show itself isn't ideal for such treatment.
Arakis
2024-03-22 13:51:35 +0000 UTCSo Happy you guys did this. Praying Monogatari wins somehow
Priam
2024-03-22 13:34:33 +0000 UTCIt’s not good rational though. Is that better? I agree keeping it respectful is good but as a Mono fan it really doesn’t get enough love and as a result there’s not a lot of reactors that have watched it. It’s niche but given where it stands on popularity versus the impact it has among people who have finished it, the fan base pushes so hard for a reason. Having people essentially just vote against it because it’s long or because it’s weird instead of it losing because it’s losing to how good 86 is, is kind of infuriating. There’s tons of “flavor of the month” shows but it doesn’t make them good - personally, I recommend shows that I think people would like, which is something I think they would appreciate given statements on their MiA finale. Monogatari isn’t for everyone, that’s for sure, but given how Ben and Anna have enjoyed the style choices in Madoka and how they have reacted to and understood the themes of another “racey” show like Mushoku Tensei I think they’d really enjoy it. And the show is basically finished, the only things that weren’t adapted are essentially epilogue books where we continue to follow the lives of the characters or get additional context about their lives.
Oshi
2024-03-22 13:32:06 +0000 UTCMonogatari has a lot of text and doesn't give much air to breathe. It's a great series which takes some tropes I actively dislike in anime and makes them artful.
Christopher Petersen
2024-03-22 12:59:54 +0000 UTCMonogatari is def a good choice and I hope it wins. It is one of the series that lends itself to discussions quite well but pretty much no one has ever reacted to the series considering it's still ongoing to this day. So my vote goes to the Monogatari series.
Meow_Lin
2024-03-22 12:52:30 +0000 UTCI am losing faith. I can't help but agree with Nut Kon about show length though. While I think it's extremely ridiculous to think about it like that, I can't help but notice how many people are complaining about Monogatari being long despite this also being a new slot. Like, we'd be getting the same amount of content that we're getting now from the channel but we'd get Monogatari on top of that - you could say the same for 86 I suppose and technically you would also "free" this slot for a different show quicker as a result, But Ben and Anna really haven't done a long show. AoT being 89 is the longest on the channel and then there's 2 entries at 50 range (Demon Slayer and Re:Zero) but then we go into single season/two cour... Monogatari doesn't have a lot of good analysis reactors - most people don't go into enough depth and the show is also extremely difficult to properly recommend. We're lucky to have like 3 reviewers at the moment who have actually drove into this series and I am quite certain it's something Ben and Anna would do well and as a result probably enjoy a lot. But I guess we'll have to pray for a Saturday poll win and then a win on Patreon for round two..
Oshi
2024-03-22 12:36:59 +0000 UTC@Verols I really hope you're right.
Noctislolig
2024-03-22 12:34:02 +0000 UTC@Verols Personally, when I'm not interested in any show on the poll I usually just don't vote. I kinda' think it's unfair towards the actual fans of the shows if the votes are swayed by people who literally don't care.
Noctislolig
2024-03-22 12:33:31 +0000 UTCAlmost no channel ever reacted to Monogatari lol
Noctislolig
2024-03-22 12:30:57 +0000 UTCIt's sad to see :( especially since I think that Monogatari is quite literally the perfect show for Anna and Ben.
Noctislolig
2024-03-22 12:30:22 +0000 UTCThis is so cap lol. 86 is very popular.
Noctislolig
2024-03-22 12:28:58 +0000 UTCNot these old chestnuts again! How many reaction channels have to do these? I was hoping for something more off the beaten path. Oh well, at lest it's not One Piece.
zenting
2024-03-22 11:44:55 +0000 UTCI'm in disbelief - Monogatari struggling against 86... What's happening???
jaidoru
2024-03-22 11:09:10 +0000 UTCOk let's change it from its too long to its too shit and weird then?
Luke
2024-03-22 10:59:29 +0000 UTCi'd like to suggest another option of sorting the polls - by number of episodes. for someone that hasn't watched either series, and has heard good things about both of them - i'm definitely voting 86 because its a quarter of the length (or less). I don't want you guys to get stuck on a show that we don't enjoy, effectively 'wasting' the slot for a whole year (or more) and even if the choice is between two shows i equally love, i would rather you guys go through the shorter show first, then only get onto the longer show. That way i effectively get to see your reaction to both 'quicker' you would find that when you pit a short show against a long show, most of the time the shorter show will win, because the only people that would vote for the longer show are; 1) the people that really dislike the short show 2) the people that really really love the long show everyone else (the people that are neutral towards either show) will vote the shorter one, so that you would be done with it quicker and they'll get another chance for you to watch their favorite show faster. I've seen this exact scenario play out on so many polls for anime reaction patreons that its like a scripted event XD
Nut Kon
2024-03-22 10:59:22 +0000 UTC86 never does well in polls, this is its best chance
Luke
2024-03-22 10:42:51 +0000 UTCIn my opinion? No, they should've waited until it finished. BUT there is a big difference between AoT and Monogatari: AoT was what's known as "flavour of the month" and it was overhyped. It made sense, from a business point, to do it. Same with Frieren, which will finish in... what, 6 years at best? Manga is still ongoing. My favourite anime this season? Dungeon Meshi. Check the other post to see that I didn't suggest it. As for the long v short, I replied to another person above. I would hope people were more polite instead of calling my opinion "fucking stupid". A bit disappointed..
Arakis
2024-03-22 10:30:52 +0000 UTCYMMV My position is: Good short finished series > Above average short finished series > Good long finished series > Above average long unfinished series > Bad short finished series > Bad long unfinished series As for the why: The longer the series, the more incentive you give to people who aren't interested in the series to unsubscribe for months at a time and return later. If you finish with a series reaction within 2 months and the next poll goes up, the more people will stay subscribed for the full duration, hoping to vote in something they like next. If the channel does 3 long (say.., 60+) series simultaneously, that's 2+ months with shows they're not interested in. I could also go and compare 86 and Monogatari and why the latter isn't good for reactions, but that's not the point.
Arakis
2024-03-22 10:24:21 +0000 UTCSadly, it looks like something is about to get in the way of Monogatari yet again ;(
Noctislolig
2024-03-22 10:14:25 +0000 UTCI'm gonna' repeat myself here but: Following the same logic Anna and Ben should never have watched AoT and shows like My Hero Academia, JoJo's, and Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood would also be too long. Shows like Dr. Stone, Overlord, Re:Zero, Demon Slayer, JJK, Fire Force, and Slime would be too long as soon as one more season drops so we're lucky that they already started some of them I guess. I would suggest voting Monogatari here because 86 still has a very decent chance of winning over on YT. Monogatari doesn't.
Noctislolig
2024-03-22 10:13:10 +0000 UTCEspecially since 86 still has a decent chance to win over on YT. Monogatari doesn't really have that.
Noctislolig
2024-03-22 10:12:43 +0000 UTCSadly, I think it's probably gonna' be another poll that Monogatari loses to something more mainstream :(
Noctislolig
2024-03-22 10:12:12 +0000 UTCI personally think that Monogatari is literally the perfect anime for Anna and Ben.
Noctislolig
2024-03-22 10:11:16 +0000 UTCI'm gonna' repeat myself here but: Following the same logic Anna and Ben should never have watched AoT and shows like My Hero Academia, JoJo's, and Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood would also be too long. Shows like Dr. Stone, Overlord, Re:Zero, Demon Slayer, JJK, Fire Force, and Slime would be too long as soon as one more season drops so we're lucky that they already started some of them I guess. I would suggest voting Monogatari here because 86 still has a very decent chance of winning over on YT. Monogatari doesn't.
Noctislolig
2024-03-22 10:10:01 +0000 UTC@Oshi I would love that but we might be asking for too much there lol It's really disappointing to see Monogatari about to probably lose two polls again, especially considering that it is quite literally the perfect show for Anna and Ben imo ;(
Noctislolig
2024-03-22 10:09:06 +0000 UTCI'm gonna' repeat myself here, but: Following the same logic Anna and Ben should never have watched AoT and shows like My Hero Academia, JoJo's, and Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood would also be too long. Shows like Dr. Stone, Overlord, Re:Zero, Demon Slayer, JJK, Fire Force, and Slime would be too long as soon as one more season drops so we're lucky that they already started some of them I guess.
Noctislolig
2024-03-22 10:05:21 +0000 UTCHave you seen Monogatari? Because personally I think that it's literally the perfect show for those two.
Noctislolig
2024-03-22 10:03:05 +0000 UTCDefinitely release order.
Noctislolig
2024-03-22 10:02:17 +0000 UTCYep, 86 has a decent winning chance over on YT too. Monogatari hasn't.
Noctislolig
2024-03-22 10:00:16 +0000 UTCRight? All the people saying "Monogatari is too long" are simply japping. Following the same logic Anna and Ben should never have watched AoT and shows like My Hero Academia, JoJo's, and Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood would also be too long. Shows like Dr. Stone, Overlord, Re:Zero, Demon Slayer, JJK, Fire Force, and Slime would be too long as soon as one more season drops so we're lucky that they already started some of them I guess.
Noctislolig
2024-03-22 09:58:30 +0000 UTCWhy is it always 86? ;( Guys please, 86 also has a decent chance of winning on saturday. Monogatari definitely hasn't. You 86 fans have already got other channels and chances, we Monogatari fans literally don't.
Noctislolig
2024-03-22 09:44:41 +0000 UTCYou’re a genuine prick
Kevin
2024-03-22 09:42:34 +0000 UTCDamn, they shouldn't have watched AoT then?
Noctislolig
2024-03-22 09:40:38 +0000 UTCAlso, “I am voting for this show because it it shorter than the other show” is incredibly braindead
Kevin
2024-03-22 09:38:32 +0000 UTCThis is so fucking stupid
Kevin
2024-03-22 09:36:34 +0000 UTCGenuinely not liking anything, but go off I guess. Also, angrily? My guy you're the only mad one here.
DrWomanRespecter
2024-03-22 09:32:43 +0000 UTCSays the guy liking his own comments and commenting angrily on every single Monogatari comment? Perhaps go outside.
Jay Craig
2024-03-22 09:31:45 +0000 UTCDamn you mad af
DrWomanRespecter
2024-03-22 09:29:47 +0000 UTCOh great, another 86 reaction zzzzzzzz
Kevin
2024-03-22 09:28:37 +0000 UTCWho cares if it’s another slot? It’s a ‘slot’ that will be on the channel for years, that will be one more video a week to record and edit that will put more strain on getting out other shows, for a complicated to watch, all style over substance crap anime. Hope they never watch it.
Jay Craig
2024-03-22 09:25:22 +0000 UTCWhy don't you people understand that this is a brand new slot lmao
DrWomanRespecter
2024-03-22 09:22:38 +0000 UTCIt would take you guys 125 years to watch Monogatari so 86 for sure.
Jay Craig
2024-03-22 09:21:16 +0000 UTCThey are literally making a new slot. Monogatari "taking forever" doesn't matter
DrWomanRespecter
2024-03-22 09:15:37 +0000 UTCI don't know, I like both but 86 is kind of the show that is always reacted to. Could be interesting seeing you react to monogatari but it's going to take forever.
sabeurre
2024-03-22 09:12:18 +0000 UTCGenuine question, is sailing the high seas completely out of the question?
Kochen51
2024-03-22 09:11:54 +0000 UTChaving not watched either I am wholeheartedly voting for 86 because I know I wont need a DVD player to watch a show that still might have episodes missing. Apparently it's a job and a half just to get all the content and in the right order for monogatari
BaddaBing
2024-03-22 08:34:26 +0000 UTCI don't trust the YouTube folks.. vote Monogatari, 86 will win at some point anyways
Kochen51
2024-03-22 08:13:19 +0000 UTCAdrian: The studio did not intend to change the order. They wanted to release it in the order of the novels.
Ica
2024-03-22 07:48:34 +0000 UTCAlmost nobody's recommending a chronological watch order for Monogatari. The watch order "debate" is between the source material release order, and anime release order. Shaft didn't intend to change the release order, but Kizumonogatari was delayed by many years, and later they couldn't fit everything in the second season so they released Hanamonogatari separately. So, even Shaft intended to release it in the source material order. Thus there's no reason anyone should recommend anything but that order nowadays.
Ica
2024-03-22 07:47:20 +0000 UTCI don't think there's an option like that. I've seen some other reactors switch to using some other site for polling for that reason.
Ica
2024-03-22 07:43:17 +0000 UTCLet's hope. Rararagi would be dissappointed if we gave up so easily.
Rimuru Tempest
2024-03-22 07:42:43 +0000 UTCNah, they're having this special poll because these 2 series always lose
William Pina
2024-03-22 07:32:41 +0000 UTCI mean, the poll is 24 hours, only been 6, so still a chance unless all patrons have voted.
Rimuru Tempest
2024-03-22 07:31:18 +0000 UTCVoting for "86", as "Bakemonogatari".... was not my thing, back when my brother showed me. Tried again with manga instead of anime this year after so many years -still not my thing. "86", I haven't finished yet, but so far, it's pretty and engaging.
Marta Kira Ayanami
2024-03-22 07:26:52 +0000 UTCBen would go crazy for the architecture/furniture stuff in Monogatari
gosher
2024-03-22 07:20:46 +0000 UTCI doubt monogatari would win a normal poll, unless we were really lucky. This is our chance, c'mon lads, it would be so funny, and the discussions would be amazing.
Rimuru Tempest
2024-03-22 06:58:06 +0000 UTCwe cant give up
Styx TV
2024-03-22 06:47:27 +0000 UTCMonogatari series is currently at 90+ EPISODES AND ONGOING. Eighty Six is 23 episodes. Under no circumstances would I ever suggest a reaction channel be tied down for EIGHT MONTHS (!!!) (assuming 3eps/week) on one show!
Arakis
2024-03-22 06:41:42 +0000 UTCThank you guys, a lot of love ❤️
Gal
2024-03-22 06:38:14 +0000 UTCThe two highly recommended shows that I don't really care about haha. I was seeing a surprising amount of March Comes in like a Lion comments, I really hope that ends up one of them.
Zac Childs
2024-03-22 06:15:00 +0000 UTCwow this has been neck and neck for a while lol
TheMightyAnt
2024-03-22 05:47:02 +0000 UTC86 just took the edge by 1% lol. You're welcome 86 fans. I don't have anything against either of these series but I think I would rather see reactions to 86.
L.C.
2024-03-22 05:26:18 +0000 UTCPlease watch 86! Knowing the type of shows they love and their theory discussions, it's a perfect fit!
godUsoland
2024-03-22 04:56:23 +0000 UTCIt's not rocket science
DrWomanRespecter
2024-03-22 04:51:17 +0000 UTCYou have a point here, following timer reactions for monogatari would be pretty difficult
Adrian Jansen
2024-03-22 04:39:03 +0000 UTCYeah, I pretty much had to stop watching their Madoka reactions because my Blu-Ray copy just wouldn't properly sync to their TV version and it really was unwatchable. Monogatari is even worse with episodes / seasons / movies missing.
緑茶魔GreenTeaEnjoyer
2024-03-22 04:28:15 +0000 UTCNo, the reason the Anime was released the way it was is because the movies got delayed over and over for years. There was no artistic intent in releasing them when they did. They should absolutely be watched after Bake. The rest of the airing order is fine imo, but the movies should definitely come after Bake.
緑茶魔GreenTeaEnjoyer
2024-03-22 04:25:54 +0000 UTCI’ll disagree with that, the novels and the anime are two different products, there is a reason why the studio decided to do their releases in that particular order, that’s how they wanted to tell the story, that’s the official way to watch the anime, i’m not against the chronological order but I wouldn’t recommend it as the first time experience.
Adrian Jansen
2024-03-22 04:21:43 +0000 UTCI was just thinking about that too! That happens often, especially with works produced by Shaft (madoka was the same...). It's a problem where the BD version and the televised version are noticeably different. I don't remember if even the playback time has changed, but it could be that the time discrepancy is caused by things like, for example, one of them has an OP or ED or not.
P ゆに
2024-03-22 04:05:12 +0000 UTCchronological order is not for first time viewers. ever
Wanderer
2024-03-22 04:00:51 +0000 UTCThe thing is that both ways to see the show are correct, chronologically is easier to follow but it dilutes the sensation of putting the pieces of the puzzle together that’s why i’m more inclined to the release order
Adrian Jansen
2024-03-22 03:58:27 +0000 UTCIn the case of Monogatari winning they will need to publish another pool to decide in which order they will see the show: release order or chronological order.
Adrian Jansen
2024-03-22 03:50:46 +0000 UTCWhile Monogatari is one of my favorite Anime and I have been waiting for them to watch it for ages, this is one of those that can't be watched on a streaming service because they either only have the TV version which sometimes is missing entire episodes, looks much worse and isn't really the final version or the subs are terrible. So if Monogatari wins they need a mod or something to help get them the Blu-Ray version and show them the correct watch order after Bakemonogatari.
緑茶魔GreenTeaEnjoyer
2024-03-22 03:40:06 +0000 UTCDoes Patreon not have an option to hide ongoing poll results? Every other poll I see on this site is made to intentionally tie.
Justin_IVIX
2024-03-22 03:15:14 +0000 UTCI think both are very wonderful works. If I had to say, I would say that monogatari continues to be stable and interesting, while 86 gets progressively more interesting. Either way, I am looking forward to it! (I'm using deepL, so sorry if I'm wrong!)
P ゆに
2024-03-22 03:03:40 +0000 UTCI need them to watch Monogatari especially with the new season coming up.
Something Or Other
2024-03-22 02:57:49 +0000 UTC:O
Merfhew
2024-03-22 02:57:03 +0000 UTC:)
Jarue Teppen
2024-03-22 02:51:09 +0000 UTCThe only thing I know about the Monogotari series is that the naming structure / order is confusing. If it wins the poll, people might want to share the viewing order (both for Ben/Anna, and also for those of us who don't know the correct way to watch).
Merfhew
2024-03-22 02:49:16 +0000 UTCHave you and Anna already decided which shows will be on the Friday and Saturday polls (beyond the losing option from this bonus poll)? I'm very curious to hear what you picked. Also, while I very much appreciate that your polls are separated by years, I'm wondering if you could go even further in the future (i.e. the number of shows prior to 2021 is huge, vs the number of shows between 2021 - 2023). Maybe you could alternate between 2 or 3 year periods every time a series ends and you need to create a poll. Like, when you finish watching the winner of this upcoming Friday poll, pick from a pool of shows that aired between 2018 - 2020. And when your next Saturday show is finished, maybe pick from a pool of shows that aired between 2015 - 2017. Just a thought.
Merfhew
2024-03-22 02:45:18 +0000 UTCI have… mixed feelings about the Monogotari series. It’s also just a lot to take on lol. However, I have very, very positive feelings about 86 (so much so that I consider it to be in my Top 3 anime), and only one season (2 parts) is out rn… I would love if you guys could get to it, y’all are the exact kind of people that would be able to appreciate the hell out of that show.
Chelly
2024-03-22 02:43:42 +0000 UTCOoh, I'd love a wee Monogatari reaction, they're quite rare.
Othinus
2024-03-22 02:42:37 +0000 UTCI mean, if they watch Monogatari, they automatically get my subscription for the duration of their reaction to it, so wouldn’t that make it more compelling from the standpoint of the reactor? Also I’m pretty sure no matter what wins the loser of this poll will probably destroy whatever is on the Saturday polls that it’s up against.
Oshi
2024-03-22 02:31:39 +0000 UTCI gotta ask, where are you?
Oshi
2024-03-22 02:29:30 +0000 UTCMight I suggest you simply pick both of these shows and just have one poll on Saturday?
Oshi
2024-03-22 02:26:49 +0000 UTCIf 86 doesn’t win, it will go on YouTube’s poll at 10pm EST tomorrow, If Monogatari doesn’t win it will go on Saturdays poll. Sorry for the confusion!
AutoSave
2024-03-22 02:23:18 +0000 UTCI started over each time. There was a long time between each attempt, so I forgot where I was at in the show and what happened. Tbh I am not even sure what episode I ended at the last time. Could be number 4. Just didn't hold my interest I guess. And that's why I have been kinda confused about so many people suggesting it.
Shulman
2024-03-22 02:19:37 +0000 UTCI'm a little confused about this set-up because unlike Monogatari, 86 was released after 2021. So if 86 loses will it still show up on Saturday's pre-2021 poll?
Appriser
2024-03-22 02:15:02 +0000 UTCOh god If monogatari wins I hope the mods help them to watch it in the correct order lol Also, them reacting to Nise will be an... experience
Ecodude
2024-03-22 02:14:59 +0000 UTCMake it a 50/50 so they watch both lolol
Pey2003
2024-03-22 02:14:25 +0000 UTC277 votes, Monogatari 51%, 86 49%. It's close lol
Alexander Joseph Cruz
2024-03-22 02:11:32 +0000 UTCYo it's looking like it's gonna be damn near 50/50 lol
Death2boredom
2024-03-22 02:08:32 +0000 UTCthis is an addition so that at least 1 of them is certain if not both!
AutoSave
2024-03-22 02:07:27 +0000 UTCI don't mean any offence, I'm just genuinely curious, but... How did you get through just 2 or 3 episodes in 3-4 attempts? The numbers don't match up for me
Appriser
2024-03-22 02:06:04 +0000 UTCPlease read the post!! The loser of the poll is included in the poll on Saturday too!
AutoSave
2024-03-22 02:05:48 +0000 UTCThat's a good point, Monogatari's going to go for multiple seasons and movies
Appriser
2024-03-22 02:04:30 +0000 UTCOh god I didn't expect it to be so close. Monogatari come onnn
Wanderer
2024-03-22 02:04:08 +0000 UTCAhhh man. I really want them to watch 86 sooner but I doubt it would win against Monogatari. Oh well, that's good too. EDIT: wow I didn't expect this to be neck and neck before I voted
Appriser
2024-03-22 02:03:38 +0000 UTCYeah I get that. I just don't really see what so many people are hyped about with this show. Seems very 6/10. That's why I was wondering if it got more interesting later on.
Shulman
2024-03-22 01:57:49 +0000 UTCIt’s gonna depend on if you connect with the characters. I never really did so the whole thing ended up not landing with me and feeling very melodramatic. But some people swear by it, so to each their own.
ThaDoubleB
2024-03-22 01:57:03 +0000 UTCIf you don't like it after 3eps, that won't change. The show is about how the war affects the characters, which requires you to invest in them. And if you're not invested, meh
Aaron Griffin
2024-03-22 01:56:13 +0000 UTC„Before 2021” tengoku bros it’s so over
ElectricAnt
2024-03-22 01:55:11 +0000 UTCHow the hell is this so close? Nail bite!
Aaron Griffin
2024-03-22 01:54:57 +0000 UTCit is a character driven drama. Which means it gets better as you get to know characters more. But it won't magically become a different show.
Zipzip
2024-03-22 01:53:14 +0000 UTCIt gets very compelling in my opinion. However, Monogatari is on another level
DrWomanRespecter
2024-03-22 01:52:23 +0000 UTCNot looking for spoilers, but I have tried watching 86 like 3-4 times and it just isn't very interesting for the first 2-3 episodes. Does it get better after that?
Shulman
2024-03-22 01:51:00 +0000 UTCThey loved Mushoku Tensei they can put up with Araragi
Quinn
2024-03-22 01:49:58 +0000 UTCMonogatari for the incredible discussions and they've shown that they love the Shaft artstyle we need this so bad
Quinn
2024-03-22 01:49:23 +0000 UTCAaaaaaa both are gooooood
Zach Herigstad
2024-03-22 01:49:18 +0000 UTCBoth shows are amazing I’m excited no matter what wins
Ryan
2024-03-22 01:49:14 +0000 UTCUh, that's..... a take
DrWomanRespecter
2024-03-22 01:49:05 +0000 UTCThis is a tough one. Gonna go with 86 just cause it’s significantly shorter and so we will get to other shows quicker.
Jasmine Tea Enjoyer
2024-03-22 01:46:04 +0000 UTCRudeus is saint compared to Araragi lmao
Dale Tucker
2024-03-22 01:45:26 +0000 UTCI'm actually going through the series now myself. It's an experience lol
TheMightyAnt
2024-03-22 01:45:24 +0000 UTCWhoa this is like a tournament arc.
nordquist7516
2024-03-22 01:45:06 +0000 UTC86 is good but Monogatari is a must watch. Plus all the Chairs...
Zipzip
2024-03-22 01:43:37 +0000 UTCThey watched Mushoku Tensei. I don’t think the mc being “”problematic”” is an issue
DrWomanRespecter
2024-03-22 01:42:28 +0000 UTC86!!!
JP77
2024-03-22 01:42:19 +0000 UTCWhile I don’t particularly like either show, I believe 86 is more your cup of tea. Monogatari can be a bit much. It also features a "problematic" main character I'd say.
Dale Tucker
2024-03-22 01:40:45 +0000 UTC150 votes, 50% 50% split.
Ash
2024-03-22 01:39:43 +0000 UTCTime to toss another reaction channel down the Monogatari rabbit hole.
Justin_IVIX
2024-03-22 01:38:41 +0000 UTCBoth are peak, but since monogatari is older and I have faith 86 will pop up again in other polls later on I went with Monogatari
Max Bretl
2024-03-22 01:35:13 +0000 UTCHey, no matter what wins these next few rounds of polls I just want to thank y'all for being thoughtful with regard to the polls and encouraging a diversity of options. Very cool of y'all and I appreciate it a lot.
Molly McDougal
2024-03-22 01:34:48 +0000 UTCAh yes, the classic "don't react to this because it's long" argument. You do realize they're literally making a new slot, right?
DrWomanRespecter
2024-03-22 01:34:34 +0000 UTCMonogatari series are too long.... they're good, but 86 is more fun to watch with this channel i bet
pls_ultra
2024-03-22 01:33:16 +0000 UTCTBH, I'm voting 86 because it's shorter. Monogatari is just too much. At some point it loses what makes it special and just becomes tedious and pretentious. My opinion only. If you enjoy it, more power to you.
William Pina
2024-03-22 01:33:00 +0000 UTCBased
Rope Snake
2024-03-22 01:31:41 +0000 UTCLove seeing madoka and now monogatari in thess polls. These are like homework shows that Ive wanted to watch for a while, but new stuff always gets in the way.
Morgan Vh
2024-03-22 01:31:21 +0000 UTC86 is incredible
Emery Hadnott
2024-03-22 01:31:15 +0000 UTCI wish I'd seen either of these and could vote but regardless this is very cool and exciting of y'all to do
Payam Sharifi
2024-03-22 01:31:14 +0000 UTC86 is fantastic, buuuuut....
DrWomanRespecter
2024-03-22 01:30:42 +0000 UTCMonogatari Series!!!
Ry
2024-03-22 01:30:14 +0000 UTCMonogatari lads we must rise up
Zombiie
2024-03-22 01:30:06 +0000 UTCBoth are peakkkkkk
TrinitytheApostle
2024-03-22 01:29:37 +0000 UTC
