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*Monogatari Series (Semi-Airing Order)

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byYoshePlays
Apr 07 2022, 7:52 PM | Updated Mar 2, 6:37 AM
Another order that first-time anime watchers use. Taking into account how the author intended to convey the story and correcting production constraints, while also considering the better way to experience the story in an anime format.

Highly recommended to watch the Blu-ray version as a lot of animation decisions are changed due to financial restraints in the TV version.

Summary: Moved Kizumonogatari films to LN order to overcome Shaft production delays, Hanamonogatari and Koyomimonogatari in airing order.

Made in collaboration with Squashbucklr and Zeth_kiel.

Other watch orders in the collection:
Anime Release Order by Zeth_kiel:
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/407

Light Novel Order by Squashbucklr:
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/184

Semi-Chronological Order:
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/716
Bakemonogatari
TV, 2009, 15 eps Me:- Author:10
This entry begins the "First Season" of the Monogatari Series.

Episodes Arcs:
01-02 Hitagi Crab
03-05 Mayoi Snail
06-08 Suruga Monkey
09-10 Nadeko Snake
11-15 Tsubasa Cat (13-15 & OP are missing in the TV version)
Kizumonogatari I: Tekketsu-hen
Movie, 2016, 1 ep Me:- Author:9
Moved from airing order as this was intended to be released in 2012 by Studio Shaft to follow the novel order, but due to delays and production decisions it was pushed back to 2016-17. This allows for a fundamental understanding of the relationship of core characters earlier, giving context to future arcs and placing more emphasis on the development of their relationship rather than a sense of mystery. This follows the light novel order.

Movie Arcs:
I: Tekketsu-hen / Iron-blooded Arc
Kizumonogatari II: Nekketsu-hen
Movie, 2016, 1 ep Me:- Author:10
Movie Arcs:
II: Nekketsu-hen / Hot-blooded Arc
Kizumonogatari III: Reiketsu-hen
Movie, 2017, 1 ep Me:- Author:10
Movie Arcs:
III: Reiketsu-hen / Cold-blooded Arc
Nisemonogatari
TV, 2012, 11 eps Me:- Author:8
Episode Arcs:
01-07 Karen Bee
08-11 Tsukihi Phoenix
Nekomonogatari: Kuro
TV Special, 2012, 4 eps Me:- Author:8
Episode Arcs:
01-04 Tsubasa Family
*01 After-credits scene

This entry concludes the "First Season" of the Monogatari Series.
Monogatari Series: Second Season
TV, 2013, 26 eps Me:- Author:10
This entry begins the "Second Season" of the Monogatari Series.

Includes Nekomonogatari: Shiro, Kabukimonogatari, Otorimonogatari, Onimonogatari, and Koimonogatari
MAL's entry includes the 3 recaps from the TV version, and there are only 23 episodes in the Blu-ray version.

Episode Arcs: (refer to the alternative episode number for the Blu-ray ver.)
[Nekomonogatari: Shiro]
01-05 Tsubasa Tiger

[Kabukimonogatari]
07-10 / 06-09 Mayoi Jiangshi

[Otorimonogatari]
12-15 / 10-13 Nadeko Medusa
*15 / 13 After-credits scene

[Onimonogatari]
17-20 / 14-17 Shinobu Time (Missing OP in TV version)
*17-18, 20 / 14-15, 17 After-credits scene

[Koimonogatari]
21-26 / 18-23 Hitagi End (Missing one OP in TV version)

06 Summary One (TV version)
11 Summary Two (TV version)
16 Summary Three (TV version)
Hanamonogatari
TV Special, 2014, 5 eps Me:- Author:8
Placing Hanamonogatari here places more emphasis on the actions and weight on the dialogue of the characters rather than highlighting a sense of mystery or reflection in this order. This follows the airing order, initially placed after Kabukimonogatari and before Otorimonogatari in the light novel.

Episode Arcs:
01-05 Suruga Devil (OP & ED swapped in TV version)
*02 After-credits scene (Missing in TV version)

This entry concludes the "Second Season" of the Monogatari Series.
Tsukimonogatari
TV Special, 2014, 4 eps Me:- Author:8
This entry begins the "Final Season" of the Monogatari Series.

Episode Arcs:
01-04 Yotsugi Doll
Owarimonogatari
TV, 2015, 12 eps Me:- Author:9
Episode Arcs: (refer to the alternative episode number for the Blu-ray ver.)
01 / 01-02 Ougi Formula
02-03 / 03-04 Sodachi Riddle
04-06 / 05-07 Sodachi Lost (Missing OP in TV version)
07-12 / 08-13 Shinobu Mail
Koyomimonogatari
ONA, 2016, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
Takes into account the experience and better flow in viewing an anime vs reading a novel. The end of Owarimonogatari S1 directly links with the end of Koyomimonogatari, and that links with the start of Owarimonogatari S2. This follows the airing order.

Episode Arcs:
01 Koyomi Stone
02 Koyomi Flower
03 Koyomi Sand
04 Koyomi Water
05 Koyomi Wind
06 Koyomi Tree
07 Koyomi Tea
08 Koyomi Mountain
09 Koyomi Torus
10 Koyomi Seed
11-12 Koyomi Nothing & Koyomi (Spoiler)
*12 After-credits scene
Owarimonogatari 2nd Season
TV Special, 2017, 7 eps Me:- Author:10
Episode Arcs:
01-02 (Spoiler)
03-04 Hitagi Rendezvous (Missing OP in TV version)
05-07 Ougi Dark
*02, 04, 07 After-credits scene
#Some versions combine the arcs into three episodes.
Zoku Owarimonogatari
TV, 2019, 6 eps Me:- Author:9
Released as a combined movie as well.

Episode Arcs:
01-06 Koyomi Reverse

This entry concludes the "Final Season" of the Monogatari Series.

Although the first main story has already concluded, there are two other seasons. "Off Season" and "Monster Season" are yet to be adapted and should be read if you want more of this series.

Monster Season is a new main story arc set in the college years of Koyomi Araragi while Off Season is a side story that mostly focuses on other characters besides Araragi.

- to be adapted by Shaft soon™
Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season
ONA, 2024, 14 eps Me:- Author:10

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