Monogatari

化物語

2009– · Ongoing · 5 seasons · 73 episodes · Animation, Comedy · Japan

Channel BS11 · Starring Hiroshi Kamiya, Chiwa Saito, Maaya Sakamoto

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.
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Episodes

11 episodes · January 2012 – March 2012
  1. Episode 1: 1. Karen Bee (1)January 8, 2012 · 25 min
    The five girls' problems with supernatural beings have been solved, and it's now summer break, with the culture fair over. Koyomi Araragi has two little sisters, self-proclaimed "heroes" nicknamed the Fire Sisters, Karen and Tsukihi.
  2. Episode 2: 2. Karen Bee (2)January 15, 2012 · 25 min
    Temptation haunts Koyomi, while visiting Sengoku he is presented with several tempting offers. After surviving each one, his visit to Kanbaru continues to put him in compromising situations.
  3. Episode 3: 3. Karen Bee (3)January 22, 2012 · 25 min
    Araragi leaves Kanbaru's house and meets a dangerous man named Kaiki. While following him, he runs into Senjougahara, who berates him for skipping his studies.
  4. Episode 4: 4. Karen Bee (4)January 29, 2012 · 25 min
    Karen is badly ill, having been poisoned by an evil, supernatural bee. Will Koyomi be able to cure her in time?
  5. Episode 5: 5. Karen Bee (5)February 5, 2012 · 25 min
    Koyomi learns the whole story about what happened between Karen and Kaiki. After receiving a tempting offer from Hanekawa, he speaks with Shinobu on the way to save Karen.
  6. Episode 6: 6. Karen Bee (6)February 12, 2012 · 25 min
    Koyomi leaves Karen behind at home to talk with Senjougahara. Senjougahara seems to be planning on confronting and murdering Kaiki. When he comes back home, he learns Karen has wandered off, while still sick.
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  1. Episode 7: 7. Karen Bee (7)February 19, 2012 · 25 min
    Araragi goes to confront Kaiki and stop him from leaving the city. But Kaiki is wiley and smart, and not easily dissuaded when there's money on the line.
  2. Episode 8: 8. Tsukihi Phoenix (1)February 26, 2012 · 25 min
    Karen is acting clingy and very cute, completely out of character. But its a trick to get Koyomi to introduce her to Kanbaru. In response, he devises a test Karen must pass; a test involving her toothbrush.
  3. Episode 9: 9. Tsukihi Phoenix (2)March 4, 2012 · 25 min
    While taking Karen to meet Kanbaru, Araragi is put into a compromising position. On the way, he runs into someone asking about familiar things.
  4. Episode 10: 10. Tsukihi Phoenix (3)March 11, 2012 · 25 min
    Araragi agrees to take Shinobu on a trip to buy doughnuts. At the restaurant, an old acquaintance is able to give information on the town's new visitors.
  5. Episode 11: 11. Tsukihi Phoenix (4)March 18, 2012 · 25 min
    As Shinobu explains how Tsukihi came to be in her currents situation. Araragi resolves to stop the out-of-towners from killing her. But unlike Oshino and Kaiki, Kagenui speaks with her fist and she talks a lot.

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EPISODE LENGTH
24 minutes
FIRST AIRED
July 3, 2009
LAST AIRED
October 19, 2024
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
SHAFT, movic, Kodansha

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