Bakemonogatari (2009)

Action · Animation · Comedy

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.

IMDb rating: 8.0 (8,354 votes)
Episode average: 8.0 matches the IMDb rating
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Crunchyroll
Language: JA
Type: TV series

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Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (2009)

8.03 avg 15 episodes 7.6 → 8.9 24 min avg

Rollercoaster

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Hitagi Kurabu Sono Ichi	7.6	736
2	Hitagi Kurabu Sono Ni	8.2	702
3	Mayoi Maimai Sono Ichi	7.7	636
4	Mayoi Maimai Sono Ni	7.4	599
5	Mayoi Maimai Sono San	8.6	677
6	Suruga Monkee Sono Ichi	7.7	562
7	Suruga Monkee Sono Ni	7.7	548
8	Suruga Monkee Sono San	8.6	595
9	Nadeko suneiku sono ichi	7.5	539
10	Nadeko suneiku sono ni	8.0	542
11	Tsubasa kyatto sono ichi	7.6	522
12	Tsubasa kyatto sono ni	9.3	964
13	Tsubasa kyatto sono san	7.7	501
14	Tsubasa Kyatto Sono Yon	8.0	510
15	Tsubasa Kyatto Sono Go	8.9	631