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Monogatari

Japanese · 化物語

Created by Akiyuki Shinbo, Tomoyuki Itamura, Tatsuya Oishi

2009–present

Koyomi Araragi, a high school student, finds himself constantly encountering girls afflicted by supernatural "oddities." He dedicates himself to helping them, often with the aid of the eccentric specialist Meme Oshino. Each arc talks about a different girl's unique struggle and the mysterious cause of their affliction. The series explores themes of adolescence, personal growth, and the complexities of human relationships. It's known for its witty dialogue, stylistic animation, and unique narrative structure.

First aired
3 Jul 2009
Episode length
25 min
Also known as
凭物语, 倾物语, 囮物语, 花物语
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Screenplay
Miku Oshima, Muneo Nakamoto, Yukito Kizawa
Writers
Akiyuki Shinbo, Fuyashi Tou, Yukito Kizawa
Cinematography
Rei Egami, Shinichiro Eto, Takayuki Aizu
Music
Kei Haneoka, Satoru Kosaki
Editor
Rie Matsubara
Producers
Atsuhiro Iwakami, Masayuki Haryu, Mitsutoshi Kubota, Takuya Matsushita
Elsewhere
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Seasons · 73 episodes

  • Bakemonogatari

    Season 1 · 2009

    The story centers on Koyomi Araragi, a third year high school student who has recently survived a vampire attack, and finds himself mixed up with all kinds of apparitions: gods, ghosts, myths, and spirits.

  • Nisemonogatari

    Season 2 · 2012

    High school student Koyomi Araragi survived a vampire attack and can’t stop getting mixed up with all kinds of apparitions—but he’s about to face his biggest challenge yet: protecting his two little sisters! Karen and Tsukihi have a penchant for justice, and it’s up to Koyomi to keep them safe as they track down the cause of their apparitions.

  • Monogatari Series: Second Season

    Season 3 · 2013

    Tsubasa and Hitagi discover that Koyomi has gone missing and has urged them in a text message not to look for him. However, in his absence, new dangerous apparitions begin to appear and target Tsubasa, and Nadeko who are left to try and deal with them on their own. Meanwhile, Koyomi Shinobu, and Mayoi are dealing with serious problems of their own.

  • Owarimonogatari

    Season 4 · 2015

    During the month of October of his third year in high school, Koyomi Araragi is introduced to a transfer student named Ougi Oshino by his underclassman Kanbaru Suruga. Ougi tells Koyomi that she has something she wishes to consult with him. When she draws the map of Naoestu High School, she finds something peculiar on there. This discovery reveals a tale that wasn’t meant to be told, and this makes Koyomi’s high school life totally different. This is the story that brings to light “what” makes Koyomi Araragi. This is the story that reveals the “beginning” of everything.

  • MONOGATARI Series OFF & MONSTER Season

    Season 5 · 2024

    After graduating from high school, the story of Koyomi Araragi came to an end. This time, it truly ended. However, the story of the girls who were saved by Araragi was not over. It is a prequel, or perhaps a sequel to their struggles in youth.

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