Monogatari Series (Bakemonogatari)
Based on a novel series by Nisio Isin, set in an early 21st-century Japanese provincial city. High school student Koyomi Araragi encounters girls entangled with supernatural phenomena known as 'oddities.' The series spans numerous works including Kizumonogatari, Bakemonogatari, Nisemonogatari, and Owarimonogatari.
- Genre:
- ライトノベル原作 / オカルト・怪異 / 青春
- Medium:
- Light novel / Anime / Film
Monogatari Series (Bakemonogatari) — Timeline12 events
Encounter with Vampire Kiss-Shot and Araragi's Vampirization
During spring break at the end of his second year, Koyomi Araragi encountered the near-death vampire Kiss-Shot Acerola-Orion Heart-Under-Blade in an abandoned underground passage. After giving her his blood, he became a vampire. To return to being human, he was compelled to fight the three oddity hunters who had wounded her.
Araragi's Return to Human Form and Kiss-Shot's Regression
After defeating the three oddity hunters, Araragi was restored to a near-human state. The revived Kiss-Shot, however, regressed to the form of a small child and came to live near Araragi under the name Shinobu Oshino. This event became the foundation of their ongoing relationship.
Tsubasa Hanekawa's Encounter with the Cat Oddity
During Golden Week, Araragi's classmate Tsubasa Hanekawa became possessed by the powerful cat oddity. The oddity was said to have manifested from the suppressed emotions within Hanekawa. Araragi and Shinobu Oshino worked to resolve the situation.
Resolution of Senjogahara Hitagi's 'Weightlessness'
After catching Hitagi Senjogahara as she fell down stairs, third-year student Araragi noticed she was nearly weightless. Senjogahara had previously been affected by a crab-like oddity that stole her weight. With the help of Meme Oshino, the oddity was resolved and her weight was restored.
Resolution of Oddities Involving Mayoi Hachikuji, Suruga Kanbaru, and Nadeko Sengoku
Araragi was consecutively involved in multiple oddity cases: an encounter with the ghost of a lost girl, Mayoi Hachikuji; the monkey's-paw oddity afflicting his underclassman Suruga Kanbaru; and the snake oddity tormenting his classmate Nadeko Sengoku. Araragi resolved each case with guidance from Meme Oshino.
Return of Hanekawa's Cat Oddity and Start of Araragi and Senjogahara's Relationship
The cat oddity once again possessed Tsubasa Hanekawa. Araragi faced a life-threatening situation to resolve the incident. Around this time, Araragi and Hitagi Senjogahara began an official romantic relationship, solidifying a central relationship in the story.
Araragi's Sisters and the 'Fake' Oddities
As summer break began, Araragi's younger sister Keren showed mysterious inflammation-like symptoms caused by an unidentified oddity. His other sister Tsukihi confided in him about the immortal oddity she harbored. The con artist Deishuu Kaiki was found to be involved, and resolving the situation required unconventional methods.
Nadeko Sengoku's Transformation into a Deity Oddity
Nadeko Sengoku, having been continually affected by the snake oddity, ultimately transformed into a deity-level oddity herself. The inversion from victim to aggressor deity had serious repercussions for Araragi and those around him. Deishuu Kaiki intervened once more to help bring the situation to a close.
Tsubasa Hanekawa's Past Oddity and Her Journey to Independence
Tsubasa Hanekawa confronted the deep emotional wounds underlying her long connection to the cat oddity, reaching a final resolution with it. Through this experience, she resolved to live on her own terms and chose to leave school and travel. This episode marked a conclusion to Hanekawa's arc.
Final Confrontation at Kitashirahebi Shrine on the Day of University Entrance Exams
On the morning of his university entrance exams, Koyomi Araragi headed to Kitashirahebi Shrine, where an unexpected confrontation awaited. The accumulated consequences of his dealings with oddities came to a head, and he faced a final reckoning involving multiple figures and oddities from his high school years.
Farewell to Shinobu Oshino and Resolution of the Past
As the culminating oddity events drew to a close, a final resolution between Koyomi Araragi and Shinobu Oshino also arrived. The ties dating back to Kizumonogatari—including their complex master-and-servant dynamic—were settled, and both characters moved toward new chapters in their lives.
Araragi Enters University and the Reshaping of Relationships
Koyomi Araragi graduated from high school and entered university. His relationships with Hitagi Senjogahara and others evolved and continued, as did the nature of his involvement with oddities. The experiences and choices of his high school years formed the foundation for the later stages of the series.
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