Monogatari

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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.…

2009 24 min 5 Seasons 73 Episodes
★ 8.1 / 10 522 ratings
AnimationComedyDramaMystery
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Synopsis

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.

About

Monogatari premiered on July 3, 2009. It falls under the Animation, Comedy, Drama, Mystery genres. The series has aired across 5 seasons and 73 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on BS11, Gunma TV, Tokyo MX. and remains in active production.

Why viewers enjoy Monogatari

Monogatari targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Comedy, Drama, Mystery elements. This combination of Animation, Comedy, Drama, Mystery sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

Monogatari was animated by SHAFT, movic, Kodansha, and broadcast on BS11, Gunma TV, Tokyo MX.

Critical reception

Monogatari holds a rating of 8.1 out of 10 based on 522 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Monogatari include: vampire, supernatural, romance, school, ghost, youkai, japanese mythology, anime. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.

Voice cast

  • Yui Horie

    Yui Horie

  • Hiroshi Kamiya

    Hiroshi Kamiya

  • Chiwa Saito

    Chiwa Saito

  • Maaya Sakamoto

    Maaya Sakamoto

  • Satsuki Yukino

    Satsuki Yukino

  • Miyuki Sawashiro

    Miyuki Sawashiro

  • Kana Hanazawa

    Kana Hanazawa

  • Saori Hayami

    Saori Hayami

  • Eri Kitamura

    Eri Kitamura

  • Yuka Iguchi

    Yuka Iguchi

Production credits

Direction
Akiyuki Shinbo · Tomoyuki Itamura · Tatsuya Oishi
Writing
NISIOISIN · Fuyashi Tou · Megumi Hinata

Release dates

Premiered

July 3, 2009

Seasons & episodes

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Season1

Bakemonogatari

July 3, 2009·12episodes

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.

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Season2

Nisemonogatari

January 8, 2012·11episodes

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.

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Season3

Monogatari Series: Second Season

July 7, 2013·23episodes

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.

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Season4

Owarimonogatari

October 4, 2015·12episodes

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.

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Season5

MONOGATARI Series OFF & MONSTER Season

July 6, 2024·15episodes

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.

Themes & topics

Keywords associated with this title by the community.

  • vampire
  • supernatural
  • romance
  • school
  • ghost
  • youkai
  • japanese mythology
  • anime
  • japanese high school
  • human vampire relationship
  • based on light novel

Network

BS11Gunma TVTokyo MXtvkTochigi TVABEMA Anime

Frequently asked questions

When did Monogatari premiere?

Monogatari premiered on July 3, 2009.

How many seasons does Monogatari have?

Monogatari has 5 seasons and 73 episodes in total.

What genre is Monogatari?

Monogatari is classified under Animation, Comedy, Drama, Mystery.

What networks did Monogatari air on?

Monogatari aired on BS11, Gunma TV, Tokyo MX.

Is Monogatari still ongoing?

Yes, Monogatari is still in production and new seasons release periodically.

How long is each episode of Monogatari?

Each episode of Monogatari runs for approximately 24 minutes.

Where is Monogatari from?

Monogatari is a Japanese anime production.

What is the TMDB rating of Monogatari?

Monogatari holds a rating of 8.1 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.