The first requirement of being a hero isnt being right. Its being strong. Thats why the hero always wins. Araragi Koyomi Within moments of starting this sequel in the Monogatari series I realized that I was in for something entirely unexpected. Both the storytelling and character development throughout this entry was clearly defined with the goal of building up the characters of Araragis sisters. Even still none of the previous characters in the past were neglected at all. Rather they too received some kind of development during the storyline that was entertaining to say the least. One of the key elements that had set this installment apart from the rest was its use of indirect comedy. If nothing crazy was happening at the moment you could count on some hilarious moments that would soon make the situation look crazy enough. Just the pure energy of this sequel was far different than before but in the best way possible. While still staying true to its supernatural oddities that we all first fell in love with Nisemonogatari manages to create an even more unique experience that sets itself apart from the rest of the series. Youre sure to enjoy every moment you spend with the Araragi Fire Sisters Art and Animation: 9.3/10 While still keeping the same art style this entry takes it one step further and adds more color to the world than ever before The camera shots are far less aggressive as well which makes for a more enjoyable viewing experience for those with sensitive eyes. This installment definitely felt like an upgraded version of the signature art style we all came to love. The color palette was a lot more diverse and it gave scenes more impact or energy when it was needed. When it came down to animation there was never a major flaw to be seen. Fluid movements and solid character designs were all present which all paid off when the time came for these aspects to be put to full use. Storyline and Character Progression: 8.9/10 Not the deepest or darkest of storylines but entertaining till the end. Both the pace and execution of the overall premise was almost perfect with nothing ever feeling too rushed or left with unanswered gaps. The incorporation of comedy was almost too good to even put into words. In parts where comedy didnt seem like it would fit the situation Nisemonogatari proved that comedy was JUST the thing to make the moment more memorable. As a result there was never a dull moment where you felt the story drag on without any real progress. When it came to the ecchi in this season it had a more teasing feel to it. Both the ecchi and comedy were used in just the right amount especially when they were used in unison. Character progression was more focused this time around to just a select few these mainly being the Araragi sisters. The development that they had received turned them from occasional side characters to full blown supporting roles whose existence couldnt be ignored anymore. Even Kissshot had received some much needed development that reaffirmed her as one of the main roles with an interesting and complicated attachment to Araragi. When it came to the rest of the cast none had received any groundbreaking development as much as Senjougahara. We were able to get a little more insight into her dark and sufferable past as new information came to light. So while the storyline itself had a solid foundation that never provided a dull moment the character progression wasnt as deep or to the same degree as its previous entry. Soundtrack and Audio: 8.3/10 The soundtrack of this season wasnt its strong suit but it was by no means anything bad. While it did have a soundtrack that was very memorable in itself especially that second OP the message and storytelling behind each song wasnt as strong. The soundtrack throughout the storyline was definitely used at the right moments never ruining the mood or taking away from an important moment. In regards to audio the same high quality performance was still in effect this time around even with the introduction of new faces. In conclusion when it came down to pure entertainment and enjoyment I really did enjoy all this season had to offer. Whenever the storyline was progressing comedy was able to be implemented without hindering it. The character development was both informative and entertaining with a little more backstory being added to some characters you may be more interested in. And the best part? No one felt neglected with everyone being given a chance to contribute to the hilarious mood of Nisemonogatari. Both the pacing and overall feel of everything was very comfortable making for one definitely enjoyable binge session if youre up for it. This season definitely deserves its overall score of 8.8/10. With even more characters being added to bring depth to the storyline this series is far from being over. Until the next one see yall later