Bakemonogatari

Also known as 化物語 · Monster Tale · Monogatari

Year:: 2009
Status:: Completed
Episodes:: 15
Format:: TV series
Season:: Summer 2009
Studio:: Shaft
Source:: Light novel
Episode length:: 24 min
Genres:: Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Psychological, Romance, Supernatural
AniList score:: 8.2/10

Synopsis

First season of the Monogatari Series, part 1/6. Contains the arcs Hitagi Crab, Mayoi Snail, Suruga Monkey, Nadeko Snake, and Tsubasa Cat from the Bakemonogatari light novels. Thanks to Meme Oshino, Koyomi Araragi, a high school student, is able to remain a human after coming across a female vampire... However, since the incident, Koyomi seems to meet girls who have an apparition-related issue. Hitagi Senjougahara doesn’t weigh anything, Suruga Kanbaru’s right arm becomes like that of a monkey’s, and a young girl, Mayoi, cannot find her way home no matter how many times she tries. Koyomi, a Mr. Nice Guy, ends up helping each and every girl solve her problem with the help of Meme Oshino. (Source: Aniplex) Note: Only the first 12 episodes were broadcast on television; the remaining three episodes were distributed on the anime's website between November 3, 2009, and June 25, 2010.

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Where to watch Bakemonogatari

Crunchyroll · Netflix

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Bakemonogatari: quick answers

How many episodes does Bakemonogatari have?

Bakemonogatari has 15 episodes, each about 24 minutes long.

Is Bakemonogatari finished?

Yes. Bakemonogatari has finished airing.

Who made Bakemonogatari?

Bakemonogatari was animated by Shaft, adapted from the light novel.

Is there a sequel to Bakemonogatari?

Yes: Nisemonogatari (2012).

Bakemonogatari seasons and related anime

Prequel:: Nekomonogatari Black (2012)
Sequel:: Nisemonogatari (2012)
Alternative version:: Bakemonogatari PV (2022)
Side story:: Koyomimonogatari (2016)