Bakemonogatari
What is Bakemonogatari?
Bakemonogatari is the first season of the Monogatari Series, a supernatural comedy-drama that aired during summer 2009. The series consists of 15 episodes total, though only the first 12 were broadcast on television; the remaining three episodes were distributed online between November 2009 and June 2010. The story follows Koyomi Araragi, a high school student who survives a vampire encounter and subsequently finds himself drawn into the supernatural problems of several girls around him. Each girl carries a curse tied to a different apparition: Hitagi Senjougahara has mysteriously lost her weight, Suruga Kanbaru's arm transforms into that of a monkey, and young Mayoi cannot find her way home. With guidance from Meme Oshino, a mysterious expert in supernatural phenomena, Araragi works to help each girl overcome her curse.
The series adapts five story arcs from the original light novels: Hitagi Crab, Mayoi Snail, Suruga Monkey, Nadeko Snake, and Tsubasa Cat. Bakemonogatari blends mystery, romance, and psychological elements with its supernatural premise, creating a narrative that balances humor with genuine drama. This finished series serves as the foundation for the broader Monogatari franchise and is essential viewing for anyone interested in exploring how the story began. The combination of character-driven storytelling and distinctive visual presentation made it influential among anime fans.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many episodes does Bakemonogatari have?
- Bakemonogatari has 15 episodes.
- When did Bakemonogatari come out?
- Bakemonogatari premiered on July 3, 2009.
- Is Bakemonogatari finished?
- Bakemonogatari has finished airing and every episode has been released.