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Monogatari

Original title: 化物語

  • TV series
  • 2009
  • TV-14
  • 5 seasons
  • 73 episodes
8.1

TMDB audience rating
8.1 out of 10 from 538 votes

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Overview

Koyomi Araragi, a high school student, finds himself constantly encountering girls afflicted by supernatural "oddities." He dedicates himself to helping them, often with the aid of the eccentric specialist Meme Oshino. Each arc talks about a different girl's unique struggle and the mysterious cause of their affliction. The series explores themes of adolescence, personal growth, and the complexities of human relationships. It's known for its witty dialogue, stylistic animation, and unique narrative structure.

Roughly 29h 12m to watch every episode. This is an estimate: 73 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 24 minutes.

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Trailer

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Series cast and crew

  • Hiroshi Kamiya

    Hiroshi KamiyaKoyomi Araragi (voice)
    73 episodes

  • Chiwa Saito

    Chiwa SaitoHitagi Senjougahara (voice)
    73 episodes

  • Maaya Sakamoto

    Maaya SakamotoShinobu Oshino / Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade (voice)
    73 episodes

  • Satsuki Yukino

    Satsuki YukinoIzuko Gaen (voice)
    73 episodes

  • Miyuki Sawashiro

    Miyuki SawashiroSuruga Kanbaru (voice)
    73 episodes

  • Yui Horie

    Yui HorieTsubasa Hanekawa / Black Hanekawa (voice)
    73 episodes

  • Kana Hanazawa

    Kana HanazawaNadeko Sengoku (voice)
    49 episodes

  • Saori Hayami

    Saori HayamiYotsugi Ononoki (voice)
    46 episodes

  • Eri Kitamura

    Eri KitamuraKaren Araragi (voice)
    45 episodes

  • Yuka Iguchi

    Yuka IguchiTsukihi Araragi (voice)
    45 episodes

  • Emiri Kato

    Emiri KatoMayoi Hachikuji (voice)
    38 episodes

  • Shin-ichiro Miki

    Shin-ichiro MikiDeishuu Kaiki (voice)
    34 episodes

  • Ryoko Shiraishi

    Ryoko ShiraishiYozuru Kagenui (voice)
    34 episodes

  • Takahiro Sakurai

    Takahiro SakuraiMeme Oshino (voice)
    30 episodes

  • Fumihiko Tachiki

    Fumihiko TachikiSenjougahara's Father (voice)
    24 episodes

  • Yasunori Matsumoto

    Yasunori MatsumotoMayoi's Father (voice)
    23 episodes

  • Ai Orikasa

    Ai OrikasaAraragi's Mother (voice)
    23 episodes

  • Mitsuki Saiga

    Mitsuki SaigaKako (voice)
    23 episodes

Network
BS11, Gunma TV, TOKYO MX

Seasons and episodes