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Monogatari

Original title: 化物語

  • 2009 –2024
  • Returning series
  • TV-14

★ 8.1 TMDB Rating · 534 votes

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.

● Now airing Season 5: 14 of 15 episodes out

Seasons
5
Episodes
73
Episode length
~24m
First aired
Jul 3, 2009
Networks
BS11, Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, tvk, Tochigi TV, ABEMA Anime
Original language
Japanese
Origin
Japan

Cast of Monogatari

  • Portrait of Hiroshi Kamiya

    Hiroshi Kamiya

    Koyomi Araragi (voice)

  • Portrait of Chiwa Saito

    Chiwa Saito

    Hitagi Senjougahara (voice)

  • Portrait of Yui Horie

    Yui Horie

    Tsubasa Hanekawa / Black Hanekawa (voice)

  • Portrait of Maaya Sakamoto

    Maaya Sakamoto

    Shinobu Oshino / Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade (voice)

  • Portrait of Satsuki Yukino

    Satsuki Yukino

    Izuko Gaen (voice)

  • Portrait of Miyuki Sawashiro

    Miyuki Sawashiro

    Suruga Kanbaru (voice)

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United States
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United Kingdom
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India
Streaming on Anime Times Amazon Channel
Canada
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Australia
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Seasons

  • Poster for Specials of Monogatari

    Specials

    Aug 7, 2009

    49 episodes

  • Poster for Bakemonogatari of Monogatari

    Bakemonogatari

    Jul 3, 2009

    12 episodes

    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.

  • Poster for Nisemonogatari of Monogatari

    Nisemonogatari

    Jan 8, 2012

    11 episodes

    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.

  • Poster for Monogatari Series: Second Season of Monogatari

    Monogatari Series: Second Season

    Jul 7, 2013

    23 episodes

    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.

  • Poster for Owarimonogatari of Monogatari

    Owarimonogatari

    Oct 4, 2015

    12 episodes

    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.

  • Poster for MONOGATARI Series OFF & MONSTER Season of Monogatari

    MONOGATARI Series OFF & MONSTER Season

    Jul 6, 2024

    15 episodes

    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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