MONOGATARI Series Box Set Season 1

I've never read the Monogatari novels before but after hearing so many great reviews about the series, decided to grab this box set while it was on sale. Aesthetically the books are top quality - Vofan's artwork is incredible and the box case itself is both hard and heavy. There's also an extra card inside that confirms only 5,000 of these sets were printed. It's clear that the utmost care was put into publishing this set.Whether you're a longtime Monogatari fan or looking to get into the series for the first time, this is a worthwhile purchase.One word of warning: Amazon's "prime shipping" was a disgrace. They put the product inside a box that was far bigger than necessary with no packing material inside to keep it safe. In other words, the product will have tumbled all over the box while it was in transit. Very luckily, the Monogatari box is so thick and sturdy that there was no damage to my copy upon arrival. But if you're definitely planning to buy this set or request it as a holiday gift, I highly recommend buying from Right Stuf Anime or Barnes & Noble instead, both of whom are known for better shipping practices than Amazon.

This series isn't talked about a lot in the US. The anime isn't dubbed and the books are still being translated. Read it. You won't regret it. The novels are funny, fresh, and fly right by. The characters talk a lot, but that makes the novels move quickly, and this develops the characters at incredible speed. They're super light and the cover art is magnificent. I have never bought more beautiful paperback books. If only as a piece of visual art, buy this box set, but the books themselves are amazing. I'm currently at the end of Season 2 and am procrastinating Season 3 so that I can fully appreciate. ++Monogatari. Very underrated

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The novels are a great supplement to the anime series, they add in many details which enhances the overall experience.Not only is the box set cheaper than the individual books, amazon discounted it even further. Even with overseas shipping the whole thing is half price of what my country is selling it for.

The best thing about these "seasons" is that each one stops just at the right point. If you've already read them, having the physical version can't be topped because they look amazing together.100% recommended.

The Box and Novels came in perfect condition, as a shelf piece they are a wonderful addition.

I haven't completely cracked into these yet, but it's very apparent that it's a fantastic deal for Monogatari fans. Highly recommended that you buy this if you're buying into the series for the first time.The books and the case have beautiful covers, and the translation appears to be pretty great. All around great job to the team bringing these over!

Many of the reviews stated that their sets had came damaged which worried me quite a lot, however it got here in perfect condition. As for the story well it’s a masterpiece that’s all I can say. Overall it was a perfect experience.