
Bakemonogatari
化物語
Dark secrets lurk beneath the surface of high school life, where supernatural mysteries await. Koyomi Araragi's encounters with troubled girls spark a thrilling adventure. If you love psychological anime with a touch of romance, this is unmissable.
First season of the Monogatari Series, part 1/6. Contains the arcs Hitagi Crab, Mayoi Snail, Suruga Monkey, Nadeko Snake, and Tsubasa Cat from the Bakemonogatari light novels. Thanks to Meme Oshino, Koyomi Araragi, a high school student, is able to remain a human after coming across a female vampire... However, since the incident, Koyomi seems to meet girls who have an apparition-related issue. Hitagi Senjougahara doesn’t weigh anything, Suruga Kanbaru’s right arm becomes like that of a monkey’s, and a young girl, Mayoi, cannot find her way home no matter how many times she tries. Koyomi, a Mr. Nice Guy, ends up helping each and every girl solve her problem with the help of Meme Oshino. (Source: Aniplex) Note: Only the first 12 episodes were broadcast on television; the remaining three episodes were distributed on the anime's website between November 3, 2009, and June 25, 2010.
Editorial mood guide by WatchMoodly Editorial Team · Base catalog metadata via AniList.
8.2/10 avg
Studio: Shaft
Mood Rationale & Viewing Guide: Should You Watch Bakemonogatari?
Within our mood classification system, Bakemonogatari aligns strongest with a romantic / thriller / happy viewing mood (love stories that will make your heart flutter). Key tonal signals include supernatural romance, high school setting, mysterious girls, apparition themed, vampire encounter, light hearted moments, making it a strong pick when you want a story driven by those themes without spoilers.
Watch If…
- •You want a comedy, drama, mystery anime series released in 2009 from Shaft.
- •You enjoy themes centered on supernatural romance, high school setting, mysterious girls, apparition themed.
- •You want a compact 15-episode run you can finish in a weekend (~24 min per episode).
Skip If…
- •You are looking for a purely lighthearted, zero-stress comfort watch without dark or tense themes.
- •You are looking for an ongoing, multi-season franchise rather than a completed release.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bakemonogatari
Where can I watch Bakemonogatari (2009) legally online?
Bakemonogatari is available through official platforms including Crunchyroll, Prime Video, Funimation, Apple TV+. Use the streaming links on this page to open the licensed release directly.
What mood and genres does Bakemonogatari fit best?
Bakemonogatari is classified under Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Psychological, Romance, Supernatural and best matches a romantic or thriller or happy mood, featuring elements of supernatural romance, high school setting, mysterious girls, apparition themed, vampire encounter.
How many episodes does Bakemonogatari have?
Bakemonogatari (2009) is currently marked as completed with 15 episodes, averaging 24 minutes per episode.
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