Monogatari
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.
Where to watch Monogatari in United States
Crunchyroll
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Where is Monogatari streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| India | Anime Times Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video | — |
| United Kingdom | Crunchyroll | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Animation Digital Network, Anime Digital Network Amazon Channel | — |
| France | Animation Digital Network, Anime Digital Network Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | Crunchyroll | — |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | Watcha, TVING | — |
About Monogatari
Monogatari is a 2009 Japanese-language animation, comedy and drama series. The cast is led by Hiroshi Kamiya, Chiwa Saito, Yui Horie. It spans 5 seasons and 72 episodes and is still running. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.
Monogatari was produced by SHAFT, movic, and Kodansha and made in Japan. It was first aired on July 3, 2009, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- First aired
- July 3, 2009
- Last aired
- October 19, 2024
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Returning Series
- Seasons
- 5 (72 episodes)
- Network
- BS11, Gunma TV
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- SHAFT, movic, Kodansha
Monogatari cast & crew
The cast features Hiroshi Kamiya as Koyomi Araragi (voice), Chiwa Saito as Hitagi Senjougahara (voice), Yui Horie as Tsubasa Hanekawa / Black Hanekawa (voice), Maaya Sakamoto as Shinobu Oshino / Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade (voice), Satsuki Yukino as Izuko Gaen (voice), and Miyuki Sawashiro as Suruga Kanbaru (voice).
Is Monogatari worth watching?
Monogatari holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 521 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed animation series.
With 5 seasons and 72 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy animation, comedy, and drama, Monogatari is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Monogatari
In United States, you can stream Monogatari on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Monogatari
Hiroshi Kamiya
Koyomi Araragi (voice)
Chiwa Saito
Hitagi Senjougahara (voice)
Yui Horie
Tsubasa Hanekawa / Black Hanekawa (voice)
Maaya Sakamoto
Shinobu Oshino / Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade (voice)
Satsuki Yukino
Izuko Gaen (voice)
Miyuki Sawashiro
Suruga Kanbaru (voice)
Monogatari — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Monogatari in United States?
Monogatari is streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Monogatari on Crunchyroll?
Yes — Monogatari is currently available on Crunchyroll in United States.
▸What language is Monogatari in?
Monogatari is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Monogatari are there?
Monogatari has 5 seasons with 72 episodes in total, and it is still running.
▸What is Monogatari rated?
Monogatari is rated TV-14. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 521 ratings.
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