TV-Series
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.
Information
Monogatari Series Second Season
Otorimonogatari
Type: TV-Series
Anime episodes: 26
Movie/episode length: 24 min.
Date: 07/06/2013
Categories
Genre
DramaGhost StoriesComedyRomance
Tags
HaremPsychologicallyVampire
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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
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Chief Director
    Akiyuki Simbo
  • Director
    Tomoyuki Itamura
    Eita Higashikubo
    Tsuguyasu Uchiyama
  • Script
    Yukito Kizawa
    Munemasa Nakamoto
  • Episode Director
    Yoshitaka Nagaoka
    Hiroyuki Tsuchiya
    Tatsuya Oishi
    Toshimasa Suzuki
    Jun Fukuda
    Eiichi Kuboyama
    Shin Ōnuma
    Yoshinobu Tokumoto
    Shūji Miyahara
    Kei Ajiki
    Yuki Yase
    Yukihiro Miyamoto
    Naoyuki Tatsuwa
    Tomoyuki Itamura
    Yoshito Mikamo
    Takashi Kawabata
    Kenjirō Okada
    Takatoshi Suzuki
    Shunsuke Ishikawa
    Chika Nagaoka
    Sumito Sasaki
  • Music
    Satoru Kōsaki
  • Original story
    Laura Ingalls Wilder
  • Character Design
    Akio Watanabe
    Osamu Kamijō
  • Chief Animation Director
    Akio Watanabe
    Nobuhiro Sugiyama
    Taisuke Iwasaki
  • Sound Director
    Yōta Tsuruoka
  • Producer
    Atsuhiro Iwakami
    Mitsutoshi Kubota
    Takuya Matsushita
  • Series Director
    Yuki Yase
    Naoyuki Tatsuwa
  • Series Composition
    Akiyuki Simbo
    Fuyashi Tou
  • Storyboard
    Shinsaku Sasaki
    Michio Fukuda
    Kazunori Mizuno
    Yasuhiro Nakura
    Hiroko Kazui
    Hiroshi Aoyama
    Yoshiharu Ashino
    Fumie Muroi
    Ei Aoki
    Nobuyuki Takeuchi
    Tatsuya Oishi
    Mamoru Kurosawa
    Toshimasa Suzuki
    Yuki Yase
    Hajime Ōtani
    Yasutoshi Iwasaki
    Yoshihiro Mori
    Naoyuki Tatsuwa
    Nobuhiro Sugiyama
    Tomoya Takahashi
    Yukio Takatsu
    Tomoyuki Itamura
    Takashi Kawabata
    Mitsuru Sasaki
    URA
  • Unit Director
    Yukio Takatsu
    URA
  • Original creator
  • Original Character Design
    VOfan
  • Art Director
    Hisaharu Iijima
  • Animation Director
    Kazuyuki Ikai
    Shirō Shibata
    Akio Watanabe
    Yasuhiro Nakura
    Nobuyuki Takeuchi
    Shōsuke Shimizu
    Kazuo Watanabe
    Hideaki Shimada
    Naoto Nakamura
    Masahiro Kitazaki
    Hiroyuki Ōkaji
    Kenichi Ishimaru
    Keiichi Ishida
    Yasuhito Murakami
    Ryōtarō Akao
    Shinya Ojiri
    Yoshiaki Itō
    Tomoyuki Abe
    Daisuke Takemoto
    Takuji Mogi
    Rondo Mizukami
    Jun Yamazaki
    Minoru Tanaka
    Megumi Noda
    Yuka Takemori
    Shinichirō Kajiura
    Mika Saitō
    Tsukasa Sakurai
    Kazuya Saitō
    Chiaki Nakajima
    Kazuya Shiotsuki
    Atsushi Saitō
    Kimiko Yashiro
    Mika Sawada
    Issei Arakaki
    Hiroki Yamamura
    Tatsuyuki Maeda
    Riki Matsuura
    Akihisa Takano
    Yoshio Kosakai
    Michio Hasegawa
    Osamu Kamijō
    Nobuhiro Sugiyama
    Takahiro Sasaki
    Yūya Kumagai
    Nozomi Ushijima
    Taisuke Iwasaki
    Yukio Takatsu
    Genki Matsumoto
    Kana Miyai
    Nobuyoshi Nagayama
    Shota Tsukiyama
  • Director of Photography
    Takayuki Aizu
Production
  • Production
    Kodansha
    Aniplex
    SHAFT
  • Animation Production
    SHAFT
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
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)”
Insert songs
Ep. 20
“Hanamuke”