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Monogatari

8.1
5 seasons
72 episodes
Returning Series
Animation
Comedy
Drama
Mystery

Plot Summary

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:July 3, 2009
Last Aired:October 19, 2024
Episode Runtime:24m
Networks:
BS11, Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, tvk, Tochigi TV, ABEMA Anime

Cast & Characters

Seasons (6)

Bakemonogatari
6.9

Bakemonogatari

12 episodes

Aired: 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
6.2

Nisemonogatari

11 episodes

Aired: 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
7.3

Monogatari Series: Second Season

23 episodes

Aired: 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
6.2

Owarimonogatari

12 episodes

Aired: 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
9.5

MONOGATARI Series OFF & MONSTER Season

14 episodes

Aired: 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.

Production

SHAFT

movic

Kodansha

Aniplex