Bakemonogatari
Ghostory
化物語
Genres
- Mystery
- Romance
- Supernatural
Tags
all 32- FantasyYoukai92
- Main CastEnsemble Cast91
- UniverseUrban Fantasy90
- Main CastMale Protagonist87
- ComedySurreal Comedy87
- OtherPhilosophy84
- DramaComing of Age80
- TraitsVampire79
- Main CastPrimarily Female Cast78
- ComedySatire76
- Main CastPrimarily Teen Cast75
- RomanceHeterosexual74
- OtherMeta74
- FantasyCurses70
- OtherPsychosexual70
- TraitsMonster Girl69
- TechnicalMixed Media66
- TraitsYandere64
- TraitsTomboy62
- RomanceLove Triangle62
- ComedyParody60
- TechnicalRotoscoping60
- RomanceFemale Harem58
- TraitsNekomimi56
- TraitsGods53
- FantasyExorcism50
- TraitsTsundere48
- OtherLGBTQ+ Themes47
- TechnicalCGI41
- DramaRehabilitation40
- SceneSchool30
- TraitsAliens10
Genres: Mystery, Romance, Supernatural. Tags: Youkai, Ensemble Cast, Urban Fantasy, Male Protagonist, Surreal Comedy, Philosophy, Coming of Age, Vampire, Primarily Female Cast, Satire, Primarily Teen Cast, Heterosexual.
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Ranked
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Popularity
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Favorites
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#1
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All Time
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#156
All Time
Rated TV
Episode Progress
Complete15 / 15 episodes aired
All 15 episodes available on Amazon, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix
- Premiered
- Summer 2009
- Aired
- Jul 3, 2009 – Jun 25, 2010
- Broadcast
- Friday · 23:00:00
- Duration
- 25 min
- Time to Complete
- 6h
- Rating
- R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Studio
- Shaft
Alternative Titles
ja化物語
enGhostory
enMonstory
thปกรณัมของเหล่าภูต
enMonster Tale
enMonogatari
zh化物语
Synopsis
Koyomi Araragi, a third-year high school student, manages to survive a vampire attack with the help of Meme Oshino, a strange man residing in an abandoned building. Though being saved from vampirism and now a human again, several side effects such as superhuman healing abilities and enhanced vision still remain. Regardless, Araragi tries to live the life of a normal student, with the help of his friend and the class president, Tsubasa Hanekawa. When fellow classmate Hitagi Senjougahara falls down the stairs and is caught by Araragi, the boy realizes that the girl is unnaturally weightless. Despite Senjougahara's protests, Araragi insists he help her, deciding to enlist the aid of Oshino, the very man who had once helped him with his own predicament. Through several tales involving demons and gods, Bakemonogatari follows Araragi as he attempts to help those who suffer from supernatural maladies. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Synopsis
Bakemonogatari adapts the first two volumes of NisiOisiN's Monogatari Series: First Season.
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Franchise Timeline
Bakemonogatari is entry 5 of 14 in the Bakemonogatari watch order, continuing the story after Nekomonogatari Black.
Franchise Timeline
Bakemonogatari
Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content
- Kizumonogatari Part 1: Iron-BloodedMain Story #1 (MOVIE)2016
- Kizumonogatari Part 2: Hot-BloodedMain Story #2 (MOVIE)2016
- Kizumonogatari Part 3: Cold-BloodedMain Story #3 (MOVIE)2017
- Nekomonogatari BlackSeason 42012
- BakemonogatariSeason 52009
- NisemonogatariSeason 62012
- Monogatari Series: Second SeasonSeason 72013
- HanamonogatariSeason 82014
- TsukimonogatariSeason 92014
- OwarimonogatariSeason 102015
- KoyomimonogatariSeason 112016
- Owarimonogatari Second SeasonSeason 122017
- Zoku OwarimonogatariSeason 132019
- Monogatari Series: Off & Monster SeasonSeason 142024
Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories
- Kizumonogatari: Koyomi VampOptional MOVIE2024
- Bakemonogatari2009
- Bakemonogatari RecapOptional TV2009
- NisekoimonogatariOptional TV2015
- Nisemonogatari2012
- Naisho no HanashiOptional MUSIC2012
- Koyomi HistoryOptional SPECIAL2016
- Hanamonogatari2014
- Tsukimonogatari2014
- Owarimonogatari2015
- Koyomimonogatari2016
- Nisekoi: False LoveOptional TV2014
- Nisekoi OVAOptional OVA2014
- Nisekoi: False Love Season 2Optional TV2015
- Nisekoi: OVAOptional OVA2016
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes of Bakemonogatari are there?
Bakemonogatari consists of 15 episodes in total, with each episode having a runtime of approximately 25 minutes. It originally aired during the summer 2009 season.
Where can I watch Bakemonogatari online?
You can stream the series on several platforms including Amazon, Crunchyroll, and Hulu.
What is the correct watch order for the Monogatari franchise?
Bakemonogatari is the fifth entry out of 14 total entries in the franchise. To follow the story chronologically, you should know that Nekomonogatari Black serves as a prequel, while Nisemonogatari acts as a direct sequel.
Is Bakemonogatari based on a light novel series?
Yes, the series is based on the works of the author NISIO, ISIN. The anime adaptation was produced by studio Shaft under the direction of Shinbou, Akiyuki.
What is Bakemonogatari about?
The story follows Koyomi Araragi, a student who retains supernatural abilities after surviving a vampire attack. His life changes when he encounters his classmate Senjougahara, Hitagi and discovers she is unnaturally weightless, leading him to help others affected by supernatural phenomena.
Is Bakemonogatari suitable for younger viewers?
Bakemonogatari is rated R - 17+ due to its content involving violence and profanity. It is intended for a mature audience.
What other anime should I watch if I liked Bakemonogatari?
If you enjoyed the style and themes of this series, fans often recommend checking out Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, The Tatami Galaxy, or Katanagatari. You may also enjoy the series Call of the Night or the work The Kubikiri Cycle.
Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Country
- Japan
- Premiered
- Summer 2009
- Aired
- Jul 3, 2009 – Jun 25, 2010
- Broadcast
- Friday · 23:00:00
- Episodes
- 15 / 15
- Duration
- 25 min
- Time to Complete
- 6h
- Rating
- R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Studio
- Shaft
Alternative Titles
ja化物語
enGhostory
enMonstory
thปกรณัมของเหล่าภูต
enMonster Tale
enMonogatari
zh化物语
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