Monogatari
Seen it?2009 | 5 seasons | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and animation lovers.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, tense.
- The pace
- 5 seasons: a few months of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 29 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
8.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 339K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; MONOGATARI Series OFF & MONSTER Season is the high point.
- Bakemonogatari2009 · 12 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
Nisemonogatari2012 · 11 episodes · 6.7 out of 10Weeknight
Monogatari Series: Second Season2013 · 23 episodes · 7.7 out of 10Saturday- Owarimonogatari2015 · 12 episodes · 7.2 out of 10Sunday
MONOGATARI Series OFF & MONSTER Season2024 · 15 episodes · 9.6 out of 10Friday
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Cast & crew
- Hiroshi KamiyaKoyomi Araragi (voice)
- Chiwa SaitoHitagi Senjougahara (voice)
- Yui HorieTsubasa Hanekawa / Black Hanekawa (voice)
- Maaya SakamotoShinobu Oshino / Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade (voice)
- Satsuki YukinoIzuko Gaen (voice)
- Miyuki SawashiroSuruga Kanbaru (voice)