Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu English Sub & Dub

About Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu

Meet Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu (傷物語〈Ⅰ鉄血篇〉), an action, drama and ecchi anime by Shaft (2016). Here is the premise in a nutshell. At its core: First season of the Monogatari Series, part 2/6. Contains the arc Koyomi Vamp from the Kizumonogatari light novel.

More of the story: March 25th—just another day during spring break. Koyomi Araragi, a second year high school pupil at Naoetsu High School, befriends Tsubasa Hanekawa, the top honors learner at his school. Hanekawa mentions a rumor about a "blonde vampire" that has been sighted around their town recently.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Koyomi Araragi (Hiroshi Kamiya) and Tsubasa Hanekawa (Yui Horie) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Shaft, so the studio's house style defines how Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A community score of 8.3/10 puts it among the better-received action titles. Voice casting, including Hiroshi Kamiya as Koyomi Araragi, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2016, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.