Bakemonogatari
#161 Most Rated#102 Most Popular#1 Most Rated · Summer 2009
Koyomi Araragi survived a vampire attack thanks to the underground specialist Meme Oshino, and walked away mostly human and entirely strange — a quiet boy who now seems to attract people with their own supernatural problems. His classmate Hitagi Senjougahara weighs nothing she can explain. A grade-schooler named Mayoi cannot find her own house. A junior named Suruga Kanbaru has a monkey's paw where her right hand should be. Araragi, with Oshino's reluctant guidance, helps each one in turn while uncovering what is actually happening to him. The first season covers the Crab, Snail, Monkey, Snake, and Cat arcs.
Koyomi Araragi survived a vampire attack thanks to the underground specialist Meme Oshino, and walked away mostly human and entirely strange — a quiet boy who now seems to attract people with their own supernatural problems. His classmate Hitagi Senjougahara weighs nothing she can explain. A grade-schooler named Mayoi cannot find her own house. A junior named Suruga Kanbaru has a monkey's paw where her right hand should be. Araragi, with Oshino's reluctant guidance, helps each one in turn while uncovering what is actually happening to him. The first season covers the Crab, Snail, Monkey, Snake, and Cat arcs.
Koyomi Araragi survived a vampire attack thanks to the underground specialist Meme Oshino, and walked away mostly human and entirely strange — a quiet boy who now seems to attract people with their own supernatural problems. His classmate Hitagi Senjougahara weighs nothing she can explain. A grade-schooler named Mayoi cannot find her own house. A junior named Suruga Kanbaru has a monkey's paw where her right hand should be. Araragi, with Oshino's reluctant guidance, helps each one in turn while uncovering what is actually happening to him. The first season covers the Crab, Snail, Monkey, Snake, and Cat arcs.
Format
TV
Episodes
15
Episode Duration
24 mins
Characters
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Staff
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Reviews
4 · sorted by votes- 100
[Spoiler-Free] Words can't begin to describe how brilliant Bakemonogatari is.
- 100
The beginning of a much larger story.
- 100
Cleverly engaging dialogue, touching romance, absurd humor. Past its controversies is something great many seem to miss
- 100
Bakemonogatari separates itself from the crowd with its distinguished style and innovative delivery
Status Distribution
Current
6%·18,832
Planning
27%·87,492
Paused
4%·13,870
Dropped
3%·9,825
Completed
60%·193,168
Score Distribution
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Relations
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Youkai92%Ensemble Cast91%Urban Fantasy90%Surreal Comedy87%Male Protagonist87%Philosophy84%Coming of Age80%Vampire79%Primarily Female Cast78%Satire76%Primarily Teen Cast75%Heterosexual74%Meta74%Curses70%Psychosexual70%Monster Girl69%Mixed Media66%Yandere64%Tomboy62%Love Triangle62%Parody60%Rotoscoping60%Female Harem58%Nekomimi56%Gods53%Exorcism50%Tsundere48%LGBTQ+ Themes47%CGI41%Rehabilitation40%School30%Aliens10%
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes does Bakemonogatari have?
Bakemonogatari has 15 episodes.
Is Bakemonogatari finished?
As of now, Bakemonogatari has finished.
When did Bakemonogatari air?
Bakemonogatari aired from July 3, 2009 to June 25, 2010.
What kind of show is Bakemonogatari?
Bakemonogatari is a TV series with episodes around 24 minutes long, originally from Japan.
When did Bakemonogatari premiere?
Bakemonogatari premiered in Summer 2009.