There’s this manga called Sayonara Piano Sonata. In one part of that manga, the MC plays Blackbird by the Beatles. He goes on to explain that the song’s meaning/symbolism is about the abused black women. But he didn’t like to think that the song was about that. Why? He just wanted that song to be about a Blackbird, and he thinks it’s beautiful that way. I feel the same way for Evangelion and the Monogatari series. The fanbase tries so hard to give meaning to it. Most of the time in a nonsensical way. Especially on the Monogatari series. It’s as if they try to make themselves feel better by convincing themselves these ecchi scenes mean or symbolize something.

Sure, these shows might actually mean something, and has hidden messages within it, but don’t try so hard to the point where it’s stupid when making sense out of it. I personally enjoyed the shows so much. I loved how the monogatari series kept so interested and entertained and never bored with mostly just dialogue. Sure there are ecchi scenes and you know what? I loved them too. I don’t believe ecchi scenes downgrade a show if executed like the monogatari series did. Evangelion on the other hand, I loved the feeling of Godliness in it. I don’t believe in God, but watching this makes me feel helpless as if I’m witnessing what’s inside a supernatural being’s mind.

Anyway to conclude, I gave these shows a 10/10(Except Owarimonogatari, I gave it a 9). Why? Not because Evangelion symbolizes sexuality or the Bible. I enjoyed it because this story about mechas fighting angels and the feeling I got from watching it was so awesome alongside its Godly music. Not because the monogatari series tries to tell hidden meaning from it, but rather I was in awe from how interesting this “bullshit” dialogue they make and how lovable each and every character is.

Sometimes, just enjoy the show for what it is.