Description
"Monogatari Series: Second Season" continues the narrative of Koyomi Araragi, a high school student who frequently encounters supernatural phenomena, often involving apparitions or oddities. The series is structured into distinct arcs, each focusing on different characters and their struggles with these supernatural elements. Araragi, who has a history of dealing with such entities, often serves as a mediator or helper in resolving these issues.
The season begins with the "Tsubasa Tiger" arc, which centers on Tsubasa Hanekawa, a classmate of Araragi. Hanekawa has previously dealt with a supernatural entity known as the "Sawari Neko," or "Meddlesome Cat." In this arc, she faces a new manifestation of the cat, which represents her repressed emotions and unresolved personal conflicts. Araragi assists her in confronting and reconciling these inner struggles.
The "Mayoi Jiangshi" arc shifts focus to Mayoi Hachikuji, a ghost girl who has appeared in previous installments. Araragi and Shinobu Oshino, a vampire and his companion, are transported to an alternate timeline where they encounter a future version of Araragi. This arc explores themes of regret, choices, and the consequences of actions, as the characters navigate the altered timeline and its implications.
In the "Nadeko Medusa" arc, Nadeko Sengoku, a middle school student, becomes the central figure. She is cursed by a snake apparition, which grants her immense power but at a great cost. The arc delves into Nadeko's internal conflict and her struggle to control the curse, with Araragi and others attempting to help her. The narrative examines themes of power, responsibility, and the darker aspects of human nature.
The "Hitagi End" arc focuses on Hitagi Senjougahara, Araragi's girlfriend, and Kaiki Deishuu, a con artist and former antagonist. Senjougahara hires Kaiki to help resolve a situation involving a cult that has targeted her and her family. This arc provides insight into Kaiki's character and motivations, as well as the complexities of Senjougahara's past and her relationship with Araragi.
Finally, the "Hitagi End" arc concludes with the resolution of the overarching plot threads, bringing closure to the various character arcs and setting the stage for future developments in the series. Throughout "Monogatari Series: Second Season," the narrative intertwines supernatural elements with deep character exploration, addressing themes of identity, personal growth, and the impact of past actions on the present. The series maintains a balance between its intricate storytelling and the development of its diverse cast, making it a compelling continuation of the "Monogatari" saga.
The season begins with the "Tsubasa Tiger" arc, which centers on Tsubasa Hanekawa, a classmate of Araragi. Hanekawa has previously dealt with a supernatural entity known as the "Sawari Neko," or "Meddlesome Cat." In this arc, she faces a new manifestation of the cat, which represents her repressed emotions and unresolved personal conflicts. Araragi assists her in confronting and reconciling these inner struggles.
The "Mayoi Jiangshi" arc shifts focus to Mayoi Hachikuji, a ghost girl who has appeared in previous installments. Araragi and Shinobu Oshino, a vampire and his companion, are transported to an alternate timeline where they encounter a future version of Araragi. This arc explores themes of regret, choices, and the consequences of actions, as the characters navigate the altered timeline and its implications.
In the "Nadeko Medusa" arc, Nadeko Sengoku, a middle school student, becomes the central figure. She is cursed by a snake apparition, which grants her immense power but at a great cost. The arc delves into Nadeko's internal conflict and her struggle to control the curse, with Araragi and others attempting to help her. The narrative examines themes of power, responsibility, and the darker aspects of human nature.
The "Hitagi End" arc focuses on Hitagi Senjougahara, Araragi's girlfriend, and Kaiki Deishuu, a con artist and former antagonist. Senjougahara hires Kaiki to help resolve a situation involving a cult that has targeted her and her family. This arc provides insight into Kaiki's character and motivations, as well as the complexities of Senjougahara's past and her relationship with Araragi.
Finally, the "Hitagi End" arc concludes with the resolution of the overarching plot threads, bringing closure to the various character arcs and setting the stage for future developments in the series. Throughout "Monogatari Series: Second Season," the narrative intertwines supernatural elements with deep character exploration, addressing themes of identity, personal growth, and the impact of past actions on the present. The series maintains a balance between its intricate storytelling and the development of its diverse cast, making it a compelling continuation of the "Monogatari" saga.
Episodes
Staffel 1
1Tsubasa Tiger, Part One
2Tsubasa Tiger, Part Two
3Tsubasa Tiger, Part Three
4Tsubasa Tiger, Part Four
5Tsubasa Tiger, Part Five
6Summary One
7Mayoi Jiangshi, Part One
8Mayoi Jiangshi, Part Two
9Mayoi Jiangshi, Part Three
10Mayoi Jiangshi, Part Four
11Summary Two
12Nadeko Medusa, Part One
13Nadeko Medusa, Part Two
14Nadeko Medusa, Part Three
15Nadeko Medusa, Part Four
16Summary Three
17Shinobu Time, Part One
18Shinobu Time, Part Two
19Shinobu Time, Part Three
20Shinobu Time, Part Four
21Hitagi End, Part One
22Hitagi End, Part Two
23Hitagi End, Part Three
24Hitagi End, Part Four
25Hitagi End, Part Five
26Hitagi End, Part Six
Cast
- Shinobu Oshino
- Ougi Oshino
- Koyomi Araragi
- Tsukihi Araragi
- Nadeko Sengoku
- Yotsugi Ononoki
- Tsubasa Hanekawa
- Meme Oshino
- Suruga Kanbaru
- Mayoi Hachikuji
- Rouka Numachi
Comment(s)
Staff
- Chief DirectorAkiyuki Simbo
- DirectorTomoyuki ItamuraEita HigashikuboTsuguyasu Uchiyama
- ScriptYukito KizawaMunemasa Nakamoto
- Episode DirectorYoshitaka NagaokaHiroyuki TsuchiyaTatsuya OishiToshimasa SuzukiJun FukudaEiichi KuboyamaShin ŌnumaYoshinobu TokumotoShūji MiyaharaKei AjikiYuki YaseYukihiro MiyamotoNaoyuki TatsuwaTomoyuki ItamuraYoshito MikamoTakashi KawabataKenjirō OkadaTakatoshi SuzukiShunsuke IshikawaChika NagaokaSumito Sasaki
- MusicSatoru Kōsaki
- Original storyLaura Ingalls Wilder
- Character DesignAkio WatanabeOsamu Kamijō
- Chief Animation DirectorAkio WatanabeNobuhiro SugiyamaTaisuke Iwasaki
- Sound DirectorYōta Tsuruoka
- ProducerAtsuhiro IwakamiMitsutoshi KubotaTakuya Matsushita
- Series DirectorYuki YaseNaoyuki Tatsuwa
- Series CompositionAkiyuki SimboFuyashi Tou
- StoryboardShinsaku SasakiMichio FukudaKazunori MizunoYasuhiro NakuraHiroko KazuiHiroshi AoyamaYoshiharu AshinoFumie MuroiEi AokiNobuyuki TakeuchiTatsuya OishiMamoru KurosawaToshimasa SuzukiYuki YaseHajime ŌtaniYasutoshi IwasakiYoshihiro MoriNaoyuki TatsuwaNobuhiro SugiyamaTomoya TakahashiYukio TakatsuTomoyuki ItamuraTakashi KawabataMitsuru SasakiURA
- Unit DirectorYukio TakatsuURA
- Original creator
- Original Character DesignVOfan
- Art DirectorHisaharu Iijima
- Animation DirectorKazuyuki IkaiShirō ShibataAkio WatanabeYasuhiro NakuraNobuyuki TakeuchiShōsuke ShimizuKazuo WatanabeHideaki ShimadaNaoto NakamuraMasahiro KitazakiHiroyuki ŌkajiKenichi IshimaruKeiichi IshidaYasuhito MurakamiRyōtarō AkaoShinya OjiriYoshiaki ItōTomoyuki AbeDaisuke TakemotoTakuji MogiRondo MizukamiJun YamazakiMinoru TanakaMegumi NodaYuka TakemoriShinichirō KajiuraMika SaitōTsukasa SakuraiKazuya SaitōChiaki NakajimaKazuya ShiotsukiAtsushi SaitōKimiko YashiroMika SawadaIssei ArakakiHiroki YamamuraTatsuyuki MaedaRiki MatsuuraAkihisa TakanoYoshio KosakaiMichio HasegawaOsamu KamijōNobuhiro SugiyamaTakahiro SasakiYūya KumagaiNozomi UshijimaTaisuke IwasakiYukio TakatsuGenki MatsumotoKana MiyaiNobuyoshi NagayamaShota Tsukiyama
- Director of PhotographyTakayuki Aizu
Production
- ProductionKodanshaAniplexSHAFT
- Animation ProductionSHAFT
Relations
Anime overview
Manga overview
Music
Opening
Ep. 1-2, 4
“chocolate insomnia”
Ep. 7-10
“happy bite”
Ep. 12-15
“Mousou♡Express (もうそう♡えくすぷれす;Imagination♡Express)”
Ep. 17-20
“white lies”
Ep. 21-23
“fast love”
Ep. 23-25
“Kogarashi Sentiment (木枯らしセンティメント;Wintry Wind Sentiment)”
Ending
“Ai o Utae”
“Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari" (君の知らない物語;A Story You Don't Know)”
Ep. 12-20
“Sono Koe wo Oboeteru (その声を覚えてる;I Remember That Voice)”
“snowdrop”
Insert songs
Ep. 20
“Hanamuke”






