With the events of Nisemonogatari’s last aired seventh episode, it looks as if the colossal imouto Karen-tan has become an onii-chan lover within these pre-release stills for the several day away eighth installment.
Karen no longer wears her black and yellow jacket, perhaps having retired it for good with the conclusion of the Bee arc, or maybe simply setting it aside for the time being – yet no matter, she’s clearly more loving of her “onii-chan” now, clinging to him tightly, literally. Meanwhile, Araragi has his usual serious face – of course a new mystery will start up within this coming episode, though whilst we’d like to say this is the visage of Araragi as he listens to a problem, he’s probably merely giving an attentive ear to one of his little sisters as they playfully insult him.
And finally, the littler of the little sisters, Tsukihi, looks to be up to her usual obsessive compulsive hair styling antics – wanting to look extra moe as the next arc will inevitably focus on her.
Feb 24, 2012 @ 18:42 CDT
So, going by the images alone, we have some focus on Karen-chan. Wait, wasn’t the last arc named for her? How much screen time did she have?
I kid around. I’ve been making this so-called complaint here and there. Actually, I find it to be a great character device. The writers suppose they only have enough “character budget” to spend, and decide to spend it wisely, getting as much bang for the buck as possible. By “characterizing” the arc, and giving limited yet “well-spent” exposure to that character, they increase some tension and provide anticipation for whatever drama, comedy or action that character does.
Makes me wonder what they can “spend” with a limited “Shinobu budget”; we’ve already seen the “fat loli wallet” story.
Feb 24, 2012 @ 18:45 CDT
Perhaps it’s just me, however the sound of a “Shinobu budget” sounds enjoyable – I’d use mine up.
Feb 24, 2012 @ 18:53 CDT
I would be making some long and short term investments, all the while socking some away for retirement. Perhaps a structured annuity, or a maybe even an IP investment.
Feb 24, 2012 @ 19:04 CDT
Purchase all assets.
Feb 24, 2012 @ 19:20 CDT
SEC be damned, monopolize…
Feb 24, 2012 @ 19:23 CDT
Mezzoflation.
Feb 24, 2012 @ 19:58 CDT
Shinobu Is Yours
Feb 24, 2012 @ 20:01 CDT
Valiant efforts all around, my fellow Seventh goers, but all in regrettable vain.
A loli tsundere of this caliber is too much for any one man and/or otaku to handle.
Feb 24, 2012 @ 20:19 CDT
Activate rape card – effectiveness uncertain…
Feb 24, 2012 @ 21:14 CDT
@Ryan Ashlight
http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/36ajjd/
Feb 24, 2012 @ 21:29 CDT
s65.photobucket.com/albums/h210/ShinnKamiyra/?action=view¤t=2400540101_68763c40e4.jpg
Your effort is admirable, my still fresh Seventh goer, but know this. If it’s for a sake of a shining and beautiful tsundere, I’ll fight you ’till your fingers are numb and even Seven’s patience has worn thin with our nonsense.
Feb 24, 2012 @ 21:52 CDT
http://tinypic.com/r/70jc3s/5
Your move, son….
Feb 24, 2012 @ 22:00 CDT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3vl3k_Z0i8
A multi-tier attack from two youths in love that will not only melt your body, but your heart as well.
Let me see that you can even stand up after such unbridled might.
Feb 24, 2012 @ 22:06 CDT
I’m not joining in any battles, but I must say it’ll take a lot to counter that – intéressant. Resistance is futile apparently: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mea0-OKNhA
Feb 24, 2012 @ 22:10 CDT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0H7dKb7HvE
Bringing Initial D to a Girl Fight?!
Feb 24, 2012 @ 22:06 CDT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=g8Wfn2wf-4M
loli-nya squeeze!
Feb 24, 2012 @ 22:08 CDT
Surely no one can survive the heart attack which follows.
Feb 24, 2012 @ 22:10 CDT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-e4gtC6LEA
Take your adorable Nya and shove it!
Feb 24, 2012 @ 22:22 CDT
http://oi41.tinypic.com/i3uyrq.jpg
Feb 24, 2012 @ 22:27 CDT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dobH-gLsYSE
Feb 24, 2012 @ 22:32 CDT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hoqmcNc92U
Feb 24, 2012 @ 22:36 CDT
Determination can overcome any obstacle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ihWymC6_Dw
Feb 24, 2012 @ 22:39 CDT
Such mediocre insanity cannot hope to compare to the make of legends…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otmqBvuwkfg#t=21s
Feb 24, 2012 @ 22:43 CDT
That enthusiasm and vigor, complementary color combination, fully sakuga illustrated series of frames!
Whenever I see Anime Tenchou, I can’t help but it’s time to start clapping and say “good game” as his short animated segment literally surpasses over half of what’s been made.
Feb 24, 2012 @ 22:31 CDT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0PKNGCxEGU#t=24s
Resistance is futile, little one.
Feb 24, 2012 @ 22:37 CDT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7FeY2I7RJs&feature=related
Feb 24, 2012 @ 22:44 CDT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caooYbp_rEE
You’ve got Malu….
Feb 24, 2012 @ 22:46 CDT
Rapid assault: http://i.imgur.com/Z5MXx.gif
Feb 24, 2012 @ 22:50 CDT
Live to regret the moment you ever made this a punching competition…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S363ixv9oZk
Feb 24, 2012 @ 22:55 CDT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=1WDb9b-bT90
Raul Julia FTW!
Feb 24, 2012 @ 22:49 CDT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO7J2knk4Ew
eeeeeh?
Feb 24, 2012 @ 23:03 CDT
Well if that’s the way you want to roll…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT8lJEgEuTk
Feb 24, 2012 @ 22:58 CDT
Thank you for the devolution into madness and despair. I shall treasure these moment as Yuna treasure the skulls of her Momma and Pappa.
Feb 24, 2012 @ 23:03 CDT
And a round of applause from the audience…
Feb 24, 2012 @ 23:06 CDT
..and I claim my prize…
http://oi39.tinypic.com/2mopnqb.jpg
Feb 24, 2012 @ 23:11 CDT
And once again, foolish child, I must reiterate that if one were to obtain the lovely Shinobu – if such a thing were even possible – one must certainly earn it.
That you would try and claim her like some cheap toy is merely reflective of your lack of respect and understanding of her splendor.
And so I say, wallow in your self-delusion as I press onwards through bloody perseverance, my head held with pride towards that which, as the King of Heroes once proclaimed so very correctly, is so very beautiful simply because one can never obtain it.
Feb 24, 2012 @ 23:15 CDT
Hey, we’re hanging out at Mr. Donut. Want a Pon-du-ring?
http://uselessthoughts.net/webjournal/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/11.jpg
Feb 24, 2012 @ 23:16 CDT
Quite scrumptious. http://seventhstyle.com/2011/10/12/scrumptious-shinobu-oshino-figure/
Feb 24, 2012 @ 23:23 CDT
I don’t think I would ever collect figures, but that one is just awesome. Kinda shows you who is trumpin who…
Feb 24, 2012 @ 23:26 CDT
Say that after you try and take one of her donuts away…
Feb 25, 2012 @ 1:37 CDT
It’s not simply her donuts which one would want to take from her.
Feb 25, 2012 @ 7:32 CDT
Best of luck in trying to take anything from one of the most powerful tsundere lolis in existence.
Feb 24, 2012 @ 23:13 CDT
Demount…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzY0VuS2pc0
Feb 24, 2012 @ 23:14 CDT
I’ve never watched that series, yet from the videos you’ve shared, I can insinuate she goes about much of her daily life singing.
Feb 24, 2012 @ 23:16 CDT
It was a “special episode” a musical demon was summoned, by accident. So the whole episode was a spontaneous musical. Do a search on youtube for “They got the mustard out!”
Feb 24, 2012 @ 23:16 CDT
Ever onwards…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btPJPFnesV4&ob=av3e
Feb 24, 2012 @ 23:17 CDT
good choice…