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"Bakemonogatari," written and illustrated by Oh!Great, is a manga adaptation of Nisio Isin's light novel series of the same name. The story centers on Koyomi Araragi, a high school student who survives a vampire attack and retains some supernatural abilities. After this incident, Araragi becomes involved in helping others who are afflicted by supernatural phenomena, often referred to as "oddities."

The narrative begins with Araragi encountering Hitagi Senjogahara, a classmate who suffers from a condition where she weighs almost nothing due to a crab oddity. Araragi introduces her to Meme Oshino, a mysterious man who helps resolve supernatural issues. Oshino assists Senjogahara in exorcising the crab oddity, and she begins to develop a close relationship with Araragi.

Subsequent arcs introduce other characters, each dealing with their own oddity-related problems. Mayoi Hachikuji, a lost spirit of a young girl, seeks Araragi's help to find her way. Suruga Kanbaru, a talented athlete, is cursed by a monkey's paw that grants destructive wishes. Nadeko Sengoku, a shy middle school student, is cursed by a snake spirit. Tsubasa Hanekawa, Araragi's classmate and friend, struggles with a cat oddity that manifests her repressed emotions. Each arc explores the psychological and emotional struggles of the characters, often tied to their personal histories and relationships.

Araragi's interactions with these characters reveal his own growth and the complexities of human emotions. The story blends supernatural elements with themes of identity, trauma, and redemption, creating a layered narrative that intertwines the fantastical with the deeply personal. The manga maintains a balance between humor, drama, and introspection, offering a multifaceted exploration of its characters and their journeys.
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Bakemonogatari
化物語
Type: Manga
Date: 03/14/2018
Company: Carlsen Comics
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  • Story · NisiOisin
  • Original Character Design · VOfan
  • Art · Oh! great
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  • Carlsen Comics · 1