Nekomonogatari Black English Sub & Dub

About Nekomonogatari Black

Looking for background on Nekomonogatari Black (猫物語（黒）)? This drama, mystery and psychological series by Shaft (2012) starts out like this. What the story covers: First season of the Monogatari Series, part 6/6. Contains the arc Tsubasa Family from the Nekomonogatari Black light novel.

Along the way, on his way to the bookstore, Koyomi Araragi encounters Tsubasa Hanekawa whose face is covered with a bandage. The incident allows Koyomi to learn what has been happening in the Hanekawa household, but Tsubasa begs him not to tell anyone about it, saying she’ll do anything to keep him quiet. Without revealing her family’s circumstances, Koyomi tells of the day’s incident - he and Tsubasa buried a “cat” that had been hit by a car- to Meme Oshino.

As a drama title, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. At the front of the cast is Koyomi Araragi, played by Hiroshi Kamiya in the Japanese track. If you count yourself among viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action, put it on your list. With 4 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Shaft, so the studio's house style defines how Nekomonogatari Black looks and moves on screen. The drama focus matters here: character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. At 7.7/10 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. Released in 2012, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.