Bakemonogatari — 2009-2013 · 2 seasons · 16 eps

★ 8.0

Bakemonogatari

Name: Bakemonogatari
Genre: Action, Animation, Comedy
Released: 2009
Rating: 8

2009-2013 2 seasons 16 episodes

★ 8.0 (7,732 votes) Top 28%

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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.

Episode Ratings Grid

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E13

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E14

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E15

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Episode Power Rankings

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🏆 Top Episodes

#1 9.3

S1E12 Tsubasa kyatto sono ni

Koyomi is over the moon when Hitagi announces their first date will finally happen. But on the day of, he finds that she is not the only one there.

S2E1 9.1

Tsubasa Taiga Sono Ichi

The five girls' problems with supernatural beings have been solved, and it's now summer break, with the culture fair over. Koyomi Araragi has two little sisters, self-proclaimed "heroes" nicknamed the Fire Sisters, Karen and Tsukihi.

S1E15 8.8

Tsubasa Kyatto Sono Go

Part 5 of 5. The night of June 15th. Finding why this incident happened to Tsubasa, Koyomi gets a great shock.

4. S1E5 "Mayoi maimai sono san" 8.6
5. S1E8 "Suruga monki sono san" 8.5
6. S1E2 "Hitagi kurabu sono ni" 8.2
7. S1E10 "Nadeko suneiku sono ni" 7.9
8. S1E14 "Tsubasa Kyatto Sono Yon" 7.9
9. S1E7 "Suruga monki sono ni" 7.8
10. S1E3 "Mayoi maimai sono ichi" 7.7

📉 Bottom Episodes

#16

S1E4 7.3

Mayoi maimai sono ni

Koyomi and Hitagi meet a girl named Mayoi Hachikuji in the park. She seems to be lost and cannot find her way home. The two try to help her.

15. S1E9 "Nadeko suneiku sono ichi" 7.5
14. S1E13 "Tsubasa kyatto sono san" 7.6
13. S1E11 "Tsubasa kyatto sono ichi" 7.6
12. S1E6 "Suruga monkî sonoichi" 7.6

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Episode Engagement

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7 Standouts

1 Infamous

8 Hidden Gems

0 Forgettable

Top Standout: S1E12 Tsubasa kyatto sono ni

Most Infamous: S1E4 Mayoi maimai sono ni

Best Hidden Gem: S2E1 Tsubasa Taiga Sono Ichi

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