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StartedJul 3, 2009
FinishedJun 25, 2010

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Watch Bakemonogatari Episode 15 English Sub (latest episode)

化物語

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8.2
Rating
TV
Type
24 min
Duration
Finished Airing
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SUB 15
DUB 15
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Synopsis

First season of the Monogatari Series, part 1/6. Contains the arcs Hitagi Crab, Mayoi Snail, Suruga Monkey, Nadeko Snake, and Tsubasa Cat from the Bakemonogatari light novels. Thanks to Meme Oshino, Koyomi Araragi, a high school student, is able to remain a human after coming across a female vampire... However, since the incident, Koyomi seems to meet girls who have an apparition-related issue. Hitagi Senjougahara doesn’t weigh anything, Suruga Kanbaru’s right arm becomes like that of a monkey’s, and a young girl, Mayoi, cannot find her way home no matter how many times she tries. Koyomi, a Mr. Nice Guy, ends up helping each and every girl solve her problem with the help of Meme Oshino. (Source: Aniplex) Note: Only the first 12 episodes were broadcast on television; the remaining three episodes were distributed on the anime's website between November 3, 2009, and June 25, 2010.

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StatusFinished Airing
Score8.2
TypeTV
Duration24 min
AiredJul 3, 2009 to Jun 25, 2010
StudioShaft
Japanese化物語
SynonymsMonster Tale, 化物语, ปกรณัมของเหล่าภูต, Monogatari
CountryJP
Total Episodes15
FormatTV

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About Bakemonogatari

If you are hunting for a new comedy series, Bakemonogatari (化物語) deserves a look (2009). The setup goes like this. At its core: First season of the Monogatari Series, part 1/6. Contains the arcs Hitagi Crab, Mayoi Snail, Suruga Monkey, Nadeko Snake, and Tsubasa Cat from the Bakemonogatari light novels.

Another thread: Thanks to Meme Oshino, Koyomi Araragi, a high school student, is able to remain a human after coming across a female vampire... However, since the incident, Koyomi seems to meet girls who have an apparition-related issue. Hitagi Senjougahara doesn’t weigh anything, Suruga Kanbaru’s right arm grows into like that of a monkey’s, and a young girl, Mayoi, cannot find her way home no matter how many times she tries. Koyomi, a Mr.

As a comedy title, 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. It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series. With 15 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Shaft is the studio behind Bakemonogatari, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The comedy focus matters here: timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Viewers rate it 8.2/10, which signals strong word of mouth. Voice casting, including Hiroshi Kamiya as Koyomi Araragi, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2009, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.

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Koyomi Araragi
Koyomi Araragi
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Hiroshi Kamiya
Hiroshi Kamiya
Japanese
Hitagi Senjougahara
Hitagi Senjougahara
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Chiwa Saitou
Chiwa Saitou
Japanese
Nadeko Sengoku
Nadeko Sengoku
Main
Kana Hanazawa
Kana Hanazawa
Japanese
Mayoi Hachikuji
Mayoi Hachikuji
Main
Emiri Katou
Emiri Katou
Japanese
Suruga Kanbaru
Suruga Kanbaru
Main
Miyuki Sawashiro
Miyuki Sawashiro
Japanese
Tsubasa Hanekawa
Tsubasa Hanekawa
Main
Yui Horie
Yui Horie
Japanese
Meme Oshino
Meme Oshino
Supporting
Takahiro Sakurai
Takahiro Sakurai
Japanese
Shinobu Oshino
Shinobu Oshino
Supporting
Karen Araragi
Karen Araragi
Supporting
Eri Kitamura
Eri Kitamura
Japanese
Tsukihi Araragi
Tsukihi Araragi
Supporting
Yuka Iguchi
Yuka Iguchi
Japanese
Senjougahara no Chichi
Senjougahara no Chichi
Supporting
Fumihiko Tachiki
Fumihiko Tachiki
Japanese
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