Senjougahara Scares the Ever Living Piss Out of Me in the Best Way Possible
Posted by: Noirsword in Anime, Bakemonogatari
Pen + Eyeball = ???
Ah, our troubled stationery wielding princess, Senjougahara. Even though your arc is already over you continue to capture our hearts in each episode with your backhanded compliments and snide remarks towards Ararararagi.
What started as a mere infatuation on both sides is blossoming into a genuine (and very unique) relationship. The Love-Hate relationship between Senjougahara and Araragi has been clicking on all cylinders so far. More importantly it’s been genuinely convincing and entertaining. On one hand, Senjougahara is smitten by the dense but altruistic boy that saved her from the dire fate she resigned herself to. On the other hand, she’s an insecure, possessive girl that flips faster than an American SUV speeding down a Japanese mountain pass as evidenced by *ahem*
The last thing you’ll ever see, and what a beautiful sight it is.
An angry Senjougahara could even make Satan piss his pants. The average tsundere will tell you off, bop you on the head and then storm out of the room in a fit of anger — Typical Kugimiya tsundere stuff. What makes Senjougahara unnerving is the fact that you don’t see the normal signs of a tsundere getting mad. Her tsun side looks exactly the same as her dere side. You don’t know when you’re going to sail on a Nice Boat. Even worse, she’s temperamental and totally unpredictable. While she jokes around about stuff like killing Araragi… It may actually be more of a warning. I wouldn’t be surprised if she suddenly castrated Araragi one day for forgetting to buy milk on his way home, not like it’s a problem since he could grow Araragi Jr back, but it would be mildly inconvenient.
Insert choice Shakugan no Shana joke here, kids.
Though Senjougahara is scary as hell, that’s what makes her so great. There aren’t a lot of girls like her. Beauty, brains, bravado and a killer personality. Crazy in and of itself is only entertaining to a certain point. Senjougahara is crazy without actually being crazy. I’ll liken her to Dark Knight’s Joker in that respect with their unique brand of controlled craziness. The other hallmark of her personality is arrogant bitch, but she’s also really nice too in her own twisted little way. She’s a unique combination of extremes that we don’t see a whole lot of in the vast sea of cookie cutter moe girls. If you’re tired of all the Mary Sue Mios out there, I wholeheartedly endorse Senjougahara, an icy lass with stationery under her skirt and fire in her eyes. Put ya Senjougahara Fascination on, kids!
PS: I guess Mayoi isn’t bad either if you’re a pedo. Too many damn lolis these days for me to care anymore.
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One of the few reasons why there needs to be a movement for Senjougahara Fascination: WHY, ORH, WHY?
Probably it’s just me, but I guess I hate all the dere-dere characters out there(?).
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This girl is just too awesome indeed. A unique mix, as you said, that is difficult to place her well.
And yes Mayoi is pretty awesome for a loli. One of the few that are actually not sickening this year.
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