TV Special
Description
"Owarimonogatari" is the fifth installment in the Monogatari series, adapting the final arcs of Nisio Isin's light novels. The narrative is divided into two main storylines, each exploring the mysteries surrounding Koyomi Araragi and his interactions with the supernatural. The first arc, "Ougi Formula," delves into a long-standing mystery from Araragi's past. During his first year of high school, he encountered a locked classroom that no one else seemed to notice. Years later, Ougi Oshino, a mysterious girl claiming to be the niece of Araragi's mentor, Meme Oshino, brings this incident back to light. Together, they investigate the classroom's significance, uncovering a tragic story tied to a former student named Izuko Gaen, who was involved in a series of events linked to the supernatural.

The second arc, "Sodachi Riddle," shifts focus to Araragi's middle school years, introducing Sodachi Oikura, a former classmate who harbors deep resentment toward him. Through a series of flashbacks, the story reveals how Araragi and Sodachi's paths crossed during a math competition and how their relationship deteriorated due to misunderstandings and personal struggles. Sodachi's family issues and her eventual disappearance are central to this arc, with Araragi attempting to reconcile his guilt and uncover the truth behind her suffering. The narrative intertwines past and present, highlighting the emotional weight of their shared history.

The final arc, "Sodachi Lost," continues to explore Sodachi's story, focusing on her return to Araragi's life and her confrontation with the unresolved trauma of her past. This arc ties together the themes of memory, guilt, and redemption, as Araragi seeks to make amends for his perceived failures. Throughout the series, the interplay between Araragi, Ougi, and Sodachi drives the narrative, with Ougi's enigmatic presence serving as a catalyst for uncovering hidden truths. The story maintains a balance between supernatural elements and deeply personal character drama, emphasizing the consequences of past actions and the complexities of human relationships.
Information
Owarimonogatari
終物語
Owarimonogatari 2nd Season
Type: TV Special
Date: 08/12/2017
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Chapter One - Mayoi Hell
2Chapter Two - Hitagi Rendezvous
3Chapter Three - Ougi Dark
Cast
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Staff
  • Director
    Tomoyuki Itamura
  • Script
    Yukito Kizawa
    Munemasa Nakamoto
  • Unit Director
    Takashi Asami
    Akiko Nakano
    Tomoyuki Itamura
    Tetsuya Miyanishi
    URA
    Yoshiyuki Kaneko
  • Original creator
  • Character Design
    Akio Watanabe
  • Animation Director
    Akiko Nakano
    Taeko Oda
    Hiroaki Ikeda
    Tsukasa Sakurai
    Katsuyuki Yamazaki
    Kanta Suzuki
    Yoshio Kosakai
    Taisuke Iwasaki
    Hitoshi Miyajima
    Tōru Akiba
    Yukino Nakamata
    Junya Sato
    Riki Matsuura
    Shota Tsukiyama
  • Director of Photography
    Rei Egami
  • Chief Director
    Akiyuki Simbo
  • Sound Director
    Yōta Tsuruoka
  • Series Composition
    Fuyashi Tou
    Akiyuki Simbo
  • Storyboard
    Hiroko Kazui
    Tomoko Hiramuki
    Kei Ajiki
    Mie Ōishi
    Tomoyuki Itamura
    URA
  • Music
    Kei Haneoka
  • Original Character Design
    VOfan
    Kinako
  • Chief Animation Director
    Akio Watanabe
    Taisuke Iwasaki
    Kana Miyai
  • 3D Director
    Kenji Maruo
  • Producer
    Atsuhiro Iwakami
    Mitsutoshi Kubota
    Takuya Matsushita
  • Art Director
    Ken Naitō
Production
  • Production
    Kodansha
    Aniplex
    SHAFT
  • Animation Production
    SHAFT
Relations
Music
Opening
Ep. 1-2
“terminal terminal”
Ep. 3-4
“dreamy date drive”
Ep. 5-7
“dark cherry mystery”