Bakemonogatari

What is Bakemonogatari?

Bakemonogatari launched in summer 2009 as the first arc of the Monogatari Series, blending supernatural mystery with sharp comedy and character-driven drama. High schooler Koyomi Araragi finds himself drawn into a series of encounters with girls plagued by apparition-related curses—from weightlessness to monkey limbs—each requiring his help and the guidance of the enigmatic Meme Oshino. The series' stylish narrative unfolds across five interconnected story arcs.

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.