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Bakemonogatari

Synopsis: Koyomi Araragi, a third year of high school, can survive a vampire attack with the help of Meme Oshino, a strange man who resides in an abandoned building. Although they have been saved from vampirism and now a human again, various side effects, such as skills on healing and enhanced vision, still remain. Regardless of this, Araragi tries to live the life of a normal student with the help of his friend and class president Tsubasa Hanekawa.

When colleague Hitagi Senjougahara falls into the stairs and is caught by Araragi, the boy realizes that the girl is unnatural weight. Despite Senjougahara's protests, Araragi insists that he helps her, deciding to recruit Oshino's help, the man who has helped him with his own situation.

Through various tales involving demons and gods, Bakemonogatari follows Araragi as he tries to help those who suffer from supernatural illness.

Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

See below all important information about the anime: Bakemonogatari

Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Bakemonogatari
  • Anime Name in Japanese: 化物語
  • Anime Name in English: Bakemonogatari
  • Other names: Ghostory, Monstory

Production information

  • Producers: Aniplex, Kodansha
  • Licensors: Aniplex of America
  • Studios: Shaft

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 15
  • Date: 39997 - Jun. 25, 2010 - Fridays in 2300 (JST)
  • Genres: Mystery, romance, supernatural
  • Subjects: Vampire
  • Target: Seinen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 8.341
  • Popularity: 687352

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Name: Bakemonogatari Trailer/OP
  • Cover: https://skdesu.com/animage/75274.jpg
  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:11:22-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Bakemonogatari": 

    • Bakemonogatari is based on a light novel series written by Nisio Isin and illustrated by Vofan.
    • The name "Bakemonogatari" is a junction of two Japanese words: "Bakemono", which means "monster" or "evil spirit", and "monogatari" which means "history."
    • The series was produced by Shaft studio, known for its unique and innovative visual style.
    • The protagonist, Koyomi Araragi, is voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya, who also dubbed popular characters such as Levi of Attack on Titan and Izaya Orihara de Durarara !!.
    • The series features a lot of dialogues and monologues, making it a unique experience for anime fans who enjoy a more complex and deep narrative.
    • Bakemonogatari is known for its fanservice scenes, but also addresses more serious topics such as depression and social isolation.
    • The series consists of 15 episodes, divided into five narrative arches, each centered on a different character.
    • Bakemonogatari was a great success in Japan and abroad, leading to a series of sequences and spin-offs, including nisemonogatari, monogatari series Second Season and Owarimonogatari.
    • The series also inspired a series of manga, light novels and electronic games based on the monogatari universe.
    • Bakemonogatari is considered one of the most influential and innovative anime in recent years, and remains one of the most popular series among anime fans in the world.
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    Manga and Products from Bakemonogatari

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Bakemonogatari"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Koyomi Araragi (Hiroshi Kamiya) - A high school student who becomes a vampire and now helps others with supernatural problems.
    • Hitagi Senjougahara (Chiwa Saito) - A girl who has suffered a curse that made her unable to maintain her weight and is now helped by Araragi.
    • Mayoi Hachikuji (Emiri Kato) - A ghost girl who gets lost easily and asks Araragi for help to find her way home.
    • Suruga Kanbaru (Miyuki Sawashiro) - A childhood friend from Araragi who has a demonic hand and fights his own desires.
    • Nadeko Sengoku (Kana Hanazawa) - A shy girl who is possessed by a snake and needs Araragi's help to get rid of the curse.
    • Tsubasa Hanekawa (Yui Horie) - A model student who hides a dark secret and is helped by Araragi to face her problems.
    • Oshino Meme (Takahiro Sakurai) - A supernatural expert who helps Araragi and his friends deal with their problems.

    Summary and events

    1. Araragi Koyomi is bitten by a vampire and becomes a half-vampire.
    2. Araragi meets Senjougahara Hitagi, a girl who was cursed by a crab.
    3. Araragi helps Senjougahara to get rid of the curse and the two begin to approach.
    4. Araragi meets other girls with supernatural problems such as Hachikuji Mayoi, a ghost girl, and Kanbaru Suruga, a girl possessed by a monkey.
    5. Araragi helps each of these girls solve their supernatural problems.
    6. Araragi discovers that his sister, Araragi Tsukihi, is actually a phoenix.
    7. Araragi fights an older and more powerful vampire, Kiss-Shot Acerola-Orion Heart-Under-Blade, to save his sister.
    8. Araragi and Senjougahara start dating officially.

    What happens in the end?

    Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime BakemonogatariWe have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to display the content of the end of the work.

    At the end of Bakemonogatari, protagonist Araragi manages to save the girl he loves, Senjougahara, from a curse that was affecting her. In addition, he also helps other girls who are suffering from supernatural problems. The anime does not have a definitive end, as history continues in other works of the Monogatari franchise.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

    See below the list of games available for different platforms related to anime: Bakemonogatari

    • Bakemonogatari (PSP)
    • Kizumonogatari (PS4)
    • Nekomonogatari (PS3)
    • Monogatari Series: Second Season (PS Vita)

    See below a list of OVAs, Specials, and Movies related to anime: Bakemonogatari

    • Bakemonogatari
    • Nisemonogatari
    • Nekomonogatari
    • Monogatari Series: Second Season
    • Owarimonogatari
    • Zoku Owarimonogatari
    • Kizumonogatari

    The list may not contain all games, movies, OVAs, or specials. The work may also have not received any extras or be unavailable.

    Meaning of Bakemonogatari

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    化物語
    • 化物語 - Monogatari
    The name of the anime "monogatari" is a combination of the Japanese words "mono" (物), which means "thing" or "object", and "gatari" (語り), which means "history" or "tale". Together, these words form "monogatari", which can be translated as "story of things" or "tale of objects". The anime is known for its complex and engaging narrative, which explores topics such as supernatural, mystery and interpersonal relationships.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Bakemonogatari has a total of 15 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Bakemonogatari on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Bakemonogatari usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 687352