List of Monogatari episodes
The Monogatari Japanese anime television series is based on the light novel series of the same name, written by Nisio Isin with illustrations by Vofan. The anime is directed by Akiyuki Shinbō and produced by the animation studio Shaft. The series debuted with Bakemonogatari and aired 12 episodes between July 3 and September 25, 2009, on the Tokyo MX television station. Three additional original net animation episodes were distributed on the anime's official website between November 3, 2009, and June 25, 2010. A sequel titled Nisemonogatari aired 11 episodes between January 7 and March 17, 2012.[Note 1] A prequel to the original series titled Nekomonogatari (Black) aired four episodes back-to-back on December 31, 2012. Six further sequels were later adapted under the common moniker of Monogatari Series Second Season: Nekomonogatari (White), Kabukimonogatari, Otorimonogatari, Onimonogatari and Koimonogatari aired between July 6 and December 28, 2013,[Note 2][1] whereas Hanamonogatari, which was originally meant to air with the others in 2013, was postponed and eventually broadcast separately on August 16, 2014.[2] The first novel of the "final season" was adapted as Tsukimonogatari, which aired on December 31, 2014.[3]
The several opening themes were written by Meg Rock and composed by Satoru Kōsaki and Mito, featuring vocals of the main characters.[4] The ending theme for Bakemonogatari, "Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari" (君の知らない物語, lit. "The Story You Don't Know"), was produced by Supercell and released on August 12, 2009 featuring vocals Nagi Yanagi,[5] and peaked at No. 5 in the Oricon singles charts.[6] The ending theme for Nisemonogatari is "Naisho no Hanashi" (ナイショの話, lit. "Secret Story") sung by ClariS and written by Ryo of Supercell.[7] The ending theme for Nekomonogatari (Black) is "Kieru Daydream" (消えるdaydream, lit. "Vanishing Daydream"), written by Saori Kodama, composed by Satoru Kōsaki and performed by Marina Kawano.[8] Monogatari Series Second Season features four ending songs: "Ai o Utae" (アイヲウタエ, lit. "Sing of Love"), produced by Jin (Shizen no Teki-P) and performed by Luna Haruna for Nekomonogatari (White) and Kabukimonogatari;[1] "Sono Koe o Oboeteru" (その声を覚えてる, lit. "Remembering Your Voice") by Kawano for Otorimonogatari and Onimonogatari;[9] "snowdrop" by both Haruna and Kawano for Koimonogatari;[10] and "Shirushi" (花痕 -shirushi-) by Kawano for Hanamonogatari. For Monogatari Series Third and Final Season, it features five ending songs: "Border" by ClariS for Tsukimonogatari, "Sayonara no Yukue" (さよならのゆくえ, lit. "Future of Goodbye") by Alisa Takigawa for the first season of Owarimonogatari, "whiz" by TrySail for Koyomimonogatari, "Shiori" by ClariS for the second season of Owarimonogatari, and "azure" by TrySail for Zoku Owarimonogatari.[11]
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | |||
| Monogatari Series: First Season | ||||
| Bakemonogatari | 15 | July 3, 2009 | June 25, 2010 | |
| Nisemonogatari | 11 | January 7, 2012 | March 17, 2012 | |
| Nekomonogatari (Black) | 4 | December 31, 2012 | ||
| Kizumonogatari | 3 films | January 8, 2016 | January 6, 2017 | |
| Monogatari Series: Second Season | ||||
| Nekomonogatari (White) | 5 | July 6, 2013 | August 3, 2013 | |
| Kabukimonogatari | 4 | August 17, 2013 | September 7, 2013 | |
| Otorimonogatari | 4 | September 21, 2013 | October 12, 2013 | |
| Onimonogatari | 4 | October 26, 2013 | November 16, 2013 | |
| Koimonogatari | 6 | November 23, 2013 | December 28, 2013 | |
| Hanamonogatari | 5 | August 16, 2014 | ||
| Monogatari Series: Final Season | ||||
| Tsukimonogatari | 4 | December 31, 2014 | ||
| Owarimonogatari I | 13 | October 3, 2015 | December 19, 2015 | |
| Koyomimonogatari | 12 | January 10, 2016 | March 27, 2016 | |
| Owarimonogatari II | 7 | August 12, 2017 | August 13, 2017 | |
| Zokuowarimonogatari | — | 2018 | ||
Monogatari Series: First Season (2009–2012)
Bakemonogatari
| # (overall) |
Title | Opening theme (Blu-ray & DVD opening theme is different) |
Endcard[12] | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nisemonogatari
| # (overall) |
Title | Opening theme (Blu-ray & DVD opening theme if different) |
Endcard[13] | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nekomonogatari (Black)
| # (overall) |
Title | Opening theme (Blu-ray & DVD opening theme if different) |
Endcard | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Monogatari Series: Second Season (2013–2014)
Nekomonogatari (White)
| # (overall) |
Title | Opening theme (Blu-ray & DVD opening theme if different) |
Endcard | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kabukimonogatari
| # (overall) |
Title | Opening theme (Blu-ray & DVD opening theme if different) |
Endcard | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Otorimonogatari
| # (overall) |
Title | Opening theme (Blu-ray & DVD opening theme if different) |
Endcard | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Onimonogatari
| # (overall) |
Title | Opening theme (Blu-ray & DVD opening theme if different) |
Endcard | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Koimonogatari
| # (overall) |
Title | Opening theme (Blu-ray & DVD opening theme if different) |
Endcard | Original air date |
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Hanamonogatari
| # (overall) |
Title | Opening theme (Blu-ray & DVD opening theme if different) |
Endcard | Original air date |
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Monogatari Series: Final Season (2014–2018)
Tsukimonogatari
| # (overall) |
Title | Opening theme (Blu-ray & DVD opening theme if different) |
Endcard | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Owarimonogatari I
| # (overall) |
Title | Opening theme (Blu-ray & DVD opening theme is different) |
Endcard | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Koyomimonogatari
| # (overall) |
Title | Opening theme | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|
Owarimonogatari II
| # (overall) |
Title | Opening theme (Blu-ray & DVD opening theme is different) |
Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|
Zokuowarimonogatari
| # (overall) |
Title | Opening theme | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|
Kizumonogatari trilogy (2016–2017)
| # (overall) |
Title | Opening theme | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|
Recap episodes
These episodes aired throughout the run of the series.
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Title | Opening theme (Blu-ray & DVD opening theme if different) |
Endcard | Original air date |
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Notes
References
- ^ a b "Luna Haruna Sings Monogatari Series 2nd Season Anime's Ending". Anime News Network. May 22, 2013. Retrieved May 22, 2013.
- ^ "Hanamonogatari Anime Slated for TV in 2014". Retrieved November 24, 2013.
- ^ "Monogatari Series' 1st 'Final Season' Anime to Air on December 31". Retrieved January 2, 2015.
- ^ "Director Akiyuki Shinbo interview in official website" (in Japanese). Retrieved July 27, 2009.
- ^ "Supercell 1st single "Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari"" (in Japanese). Retrieved May 31, 2009.
- ^ 君の知らない物語 ["Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari" peak rank] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved October 11, 2009.
- ^ 偽物語 公式サイト: 音楽 (in Japanese). Retrieved January 3, 2013.
- ^ 猫物語(黒) | アニメ公式サイト: 音楽 (in Japanese). Retrieved January 3, 2013.
- ^ "Monogatari 2nd Season's Otorimonogatari Promo Streamed". Anime News Network. September 14, 2013. Retrieved September 14, 2013.
- ^ "Monogatari Series Second Season's Koimonogatari 1st Short Promo Streamed". Anime News Network. September 14, 2013. Retrieved November 24, 2013.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (September 21, 2018). "Zoku Owarimonogatari Anime Reveals TrySail Ending Theme, November 10 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
- ^ アニメ化記念壁紙 (in Japanese). bakemonogatari.com. Retrieved October 6, 2009.
- ^ エンドカード (in Japanese). Shaft. Retrieved May 5, 2013.