Hanamonogatari
花物語
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Synopsis
Second season of the Monogatari Series, part 2/2. Contains the arc Suruga Devil from the Hanamonogatari light novel. Now that Koyomi Araragi and Hitagi Senjougahara have graduated, few familiar faces remain at Naoetsu Private High School. One of them is Suruga Kanbaru, holder of the Monkey's Paw. When she begins to hear talk of a mysterious being known as the "Devil," who will magically solve any problem, she immediately thinks these rumors are about her and decides to investigate. Kanbaru discovers the Devil is actually Rouka Numachi, a former rival who provides free advice to those who seek her out now that she can no longer play basketball due to a leg injury. As a collector of misfortune, Numachi enjoys relieving her clients' stress by giving them false hope. Though Kanbaru sees no real harm being done, she reprimands Rouka for lying and heads home, relieved she is not the cause of the rumors. But the next morning, when she finds that her left hand has reverted back to its original form, she may have a reason to worry after all.
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About Hanamonogatari
Meet Hanamonogatari (花物語), a drama, mystery and psychological anime by Shaft (2014). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The setup: Second season of the Monogatari Series, part 2/2. Contains the arc Suruga Devil from the Hanamonogatari light novel.
From there, now that Koyomi Araragi and Hitagi Senjougahara have graduated, few familiar faces remain at Naoetsu Private High School. One of them is Suruga Kanbaru, holder of the Monkey's Paw. When she kicks off to hear talk of an unexplained being known as the "Devil," who will magically solve any problem, she immediately thinks these rumors are about her and decides to investigate.
As a drama title, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Koyomi Araragi (Hiroshi Kamiya) and Suruga Kanbaru (Miyuki Sawashiro) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. The run is 5 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.
Production & Appeal
Animation is handled by Shaft, so the studio's house style defines how Hanamonogatari looks and moves on screen. Within the drama category, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. A 7.8/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Hiroshi Kamiya voicing Koyomi Araragi gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2014, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long is Hanamonogatari?
- The series runs for 5 episodes in total, all available from the episode list here.
- Do I need to watch anything before Hanamonogatari?
- Start with Episode 1 and continue in order. Check the series page for any related seasons, movies or specials.
- Is Hanamonogatari still airing?
- Hanamonogatari is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
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