Monogatari Series

Monogatari Series Watch Order

Watch in release order. Bakemonogatari first, then Nisemonogatari, then Monogatari Second Season — the chronological order confuses new viewers and was never the author's intent for first-time watches.

Updated April 17, 2026

Viewing order

  1. 1

    Bakemonogatari

    TV2009· 15 epsRequired

    The starting point. Introduces Araragi and the oddities.

  2. 2

    Nisemonogatari

    TV2012· 11 epsRequired

    Fire Sisters arc.

  3. 3

    Nekomonogatari: Black

    TV2012· 4 epsRequired

    Prequel arc — Hanekawa's backstory. Watch here, not chronologically.

  4. 4

    Monogatari Series Second Season

    TV2013· 26 epsRequired

    The peak of the franchise. Contains Nekomonogatari: White, Kabukimonogatari, Otorimonogatari, Onimonogatari, Koimonogatari.

  5. 5

    Hanamonogatari

    TV2014· 5 epsRequired

    Kanbaru arc, set after Second Season.

  6. 6

    Tsukimonogatari

    TV2014· 4 epsRequired
  7. 7

    Owarimonogatari Season 1

    TV2015· 13 epsRequired

    Includes Sodachi Riddle, Sodachi Lost, Shinobu Mail.

  8. 8

    Kizumonogatari I: Tekketsu-hen

    Movie2016Required

    Araragi's origin story. Originally intended first chronologically but only works once you know the cast.

  9. 9

    Kizumonogatari II: Nekketsu-hen

    Movie2016Required
  10. 10

    Kizumonogatari III: Reiketsu-hen

    Movie2017Required
  11. 11

    Owarimonogatari Season 2

    TV2017· 7 epsRequired

    Mayoi Hell, Hitagi Rendezvous, Ougi Dark.

  12. 12

    Zoku Owarimonogatari

    TV2018· 7 epsRequired

    The true ending.

  13. 13

    Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season

    TV2024· 24 epsOptional

    Later arcs — watch after Zoku.

Monogatari is one of the most commonly-misrecommended anime on the internet. The "chronological" order starts with Kizumonogatari (Araragi's origin), which spoils the final act of Bakemonogatari and robs newcomers of the mystery that defines the series. The author Nisio Isin wrote and released the novels in a deliberate order designed to layer mystery, so release order is what the franchise was built for. The only tweak: Nekomonogatari: Black was released between Nisemonogatari and Second Season and should be watched there, not in its chronological slot.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Release order is the creator-intended experience. Chronological order spoils the mystery of Bakemonogatari by giving away Araragi's backstory before the main story starts.