Tsukimonogatari

About Tsukimonogatari

Meet Tsukimonogatari (憑物語), a comedy, ecchi and mystery anime by Shaft (2014). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The setup: Third season of the Monogatari Series, part 1/5. Contains the arc Yotsugi Doll from the Tsukimonogatari light novel.

Soon after, one day in February, Koyomi Araragi was taking a bath with his younger sister Tsukihi amidst finishing his studies for the college entrance exam. This was also following the incident involving Nadeko Sengoku, which was successfully amended behind the scenes by Deishu Kaiki. Koyomi noticed a change on his body “that could not be overlooked” and sought advice from Shinobu Oshino leading him to contact Yozuru Kagenui and Yotsugi Ononoki.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Koyomi Araragi (Hiroshi Kamiya) and Hitagi Senjougahara (Chiwa Saitou) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who want something light between heavier series. At 4 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Shaft is the studio behind Tsukimonogatari, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. At 7.9/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Hiroshi Kamiya as Koyomi Araragi, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2014, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.