Monogatari (2009)
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.
Seasons
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Bakemonogatari 2009 · 12 episodes
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Nisemonogatari 2012 · 11 episodes
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Monogatari 2 2013 · 23 episodes
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Owarimonogatari 2015 · 12 episodes
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OFF & MONSTER Season 2024 · 15 episodes
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Especiais 2009 · 49 episodes
Cast
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Hiroshi Kamiya Koyomi Araragi (voice)
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Chiwa Saito Hitagi Senjougahara (voice)
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Maaya Sakamoto Shinobu Oshino / Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade (voice)
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Shin-ichiro Miki Deishuu Kaiki (voice)
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Fumihiko Tachiki Senjougahara's Father (voice)
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Satsuki Yukino Izuko Gaen (voice)
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Ryoko Shiraishi Yozuru Kagenui (voice)
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Takahiro Sakurai Meme Oshino (voice)
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Miyuki Sawashiro Suruga Kanbaru (voice)
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Marina Inoue Sodachi Oikura (voice)
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Saori Hayami Yotsugi Ononoki (voice)
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Kaori Mizuhashi Ougi Oshino (voice)
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Emiri Kato Mayoi Hachikuji (voice)
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Kana Hanazawa Nadeko Sengoku (voice)
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Yasunori Matsumoto Mayoi's Father (voice)
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Ai Orikasa Araragi's Mother (voice)
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Kaoru Morota Mayoi's Mother (voice)
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Eri Kitamura Karen Araragi (voice)
Where to watch
Production
- StatusReturning
- NetworkABEMA Anime, BS11, Gunma TV, Tochigi TV, Tokyo MX and tvk
- CountriesJapan
- titulo_original化物語
- First aired07/03/2009
- votes531
Crew
- Akiyuki Shinbo Director
- Tomoyuki Itamura Director
- 岡田堅二朗 Director
- Naoyuki Tatsuwa Director
- Yukihiro Miyamoto Director
- 八瀬祐樹 Director
- 佐々木純人 Director
- Tatsuya Oishi Director
- 美甘義人 Director
- 川畑喬 Director
- 久保山英一 Director
- Shunsuke Ishikawa Director
Tags
- Anime
- Based on light novel
- Ghost
- Human vampire relationship
- Japanese high school
- Japanese mythology
- Romance
- School
- Supernatural
- Vampire
- Youkai
Questions about the series Monogatari
What is Monogatari about?
Monogatari: 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…
How many seasons does Monogatari have?
Monogatari has 5 seasons, with 73 episodes in total.
Is Monogatari still running?
Monogatari is still running, with new episodes expected.
How long is each episode of Monogatari?
Each episode of Monogatari runs about 24 minutes.
Where can I watch Monogatari?
Monogatari is available on Crunchyroll. Availability changes often.
Who stars in Monogatari?
The cast of Monogatari includes Hiroshi Kamiya, Chiwa Saito, Maaya Sakamoto, Shin-ichiro Miki and Fumihiko Tachiki.
Which country is Monogatari from?
Monogatari is a J-drama, produced in Japan.
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Trivia
- It premiered on July 3, 2009, a Friday.
- It has 5 season(s) and 73 episode(s) — about 15 per season, and it is still in production.
- It originally aired on ABEMA Anime, BS11, Gunma TV.
- It is a production from: Japan.
- Its original title is "化物語".
- This series' quiz has 9 questions.
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