Koyomimonogatari

About Koyomimonogatari

Koyomimonogatari (暦物語) arrives as a comedy anime by Shaft (2016), and the premise is easy to summarize. In short: Third season of the Monogatari Series, part 2/5. Adapts the arcs Koyomi Stone, Koyomi Flower, Koyomi Sand, Koyomi Water, Koyomi Wind, Koyomi Tree, Koyomi Tea, Koyomi Mountain, Koyomi Torus, Koyomi Seed, Koyomi Nothing.

Next up: I wish I got one for you. Untold stories… one per month for one year… Taking place between other Monogatari stories, a chapter not yet told surrounds Koyomi Araragi and the strange happenings he gets pulled into over the course of a year.

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Hiroshi Kamiya as Koyomi Araragi and Chiwa Saitou as Hitagi Senjougahara. It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Shaft, which means the visual identity of Koyomimonogatari follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. A 7.4/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Hiroshi Kamiya voicing Koyomi Araragi gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2016, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.