As I watched this show I couldn't stop thinking about Monogatari. The music, the way they take their time solving problems in a high pressure situation, the way the main character acts and how he thinks he's not very smart but is the smartest character. Its like Monogatari started off as a copycat of this Spiral show but with deeper meaning, longer conversations, and more jokes.
I searched it and yes Monogatari came after the manga for Suiri no kizuna ended and also the light novels started around the time this show was airing (2005). I cant be the only one to think of Monogatari. Google produced no results for my searching their comparisons though.
I also found it to be a bit similar to Death Note as well, the way they guess eachothers moves and whatnot. Death Note manga started in 2003, so Spiral could have also influenced that one too! Is this some classic anime in Japan and I've only just heard of it in Canada? Why does the internet not show this anime as being inspiration for both of those... maybe I'm missing something.
My point is, this show is good lol and watching it randomly ended up being a nice treat. Truth is I'm only halfway through the series as I write this but I've seen enough to feel strongly about this. This isnt some incredible anime but I find it fun and the characters are interesting.
I searched it and yes Monogatari came after the manga for Suiri no kizuna ended and also the light novels started around the time this show was airing (2005). I cant be the only one to think of Monogatari. Google produced no results for my searching their comparisons though.
I also found it to be a bit similar to Death Note as well, the way they guess eachothers moves and whatnot. Death Note manga started in 2003, so Spiral could have also influenced that one too! Is this some classic anime in Japan and I've only just heard of it in Canada? Why does the internet not show this anime as being inspiration for both of those... maybe I'm missing something.
My point is, this show is good lol and watching it randomly ended up being a nice treat. Truth is I'm only halfway through the series as I write this but I've seen enough to feel strongly about this. This isnt some incredible anime but I find it fun and the characters are interesting.
