Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season

The order the author originally wrote the series in, preferred by most Monogatari fans. The most recommended order for first time anime watchers.

Highly recommended to watch the Blu-ray version as a lot of animation decisions are changed due to financial restraints in the TV version.

Made in collaboration with Zeth_kiel and YoshePlays. Other watch orders in the collection:
Anime Release Order by Zeth_kiel: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/407
Semi-Airing Order by YoshePlays: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/708
Semi-Chronological Order by YoshePlays: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/716

This order is the result of Shaft's production delays so it's not the most popular order, but it has its own advantage for first-timers as well regarding enjoyment.

Highly recommended to watch the Blu-ray version as a lot of animation decisions are changed due to financial restraints in the TV version.

Summary: The Kizumonogatari films are put off until later on in the Final Season rather than after Bakemonogatari (LN Order), and Hanamonogatari is watched after Monogatari Series: Second Season rather than in between arcs.

Delaying Kizumonogatari until later on adds more to its sense of mystery regarding major characters' backstories, but in return sacrifices context for future arcs and takes away the importance of main characters' relationship development.

Made in collaboration with Squashbucklr and YoshePlays.

Other watch orders in the collection:
Light Novel Order by Squashbucklr
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/184

Semi-Airing Order by YoshePlays:
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/708

Semi-Chronological Order by YoshePlays:
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/716

Another order that first-time anime watchers use. Taking into account how the author intended to convey the story and correcting production constraints, while also considering the better way to experience the story in an anime format.

Highly recommended to watch the Blu-ray version as a lot of animation decisions are changed due to financial restraints in the TV version.

Summary: Moved Kizumonogatari films to LN order to overcome Shaft production delays, Hanamonogatari and Koyomimonogatari in airing order.

Made in collaboration with Squashbucklr and Zeth_kiel.

Other watch orders in the collection:
Anime Release Order by Zeth_kiel:
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/407

Light Novel Order by Squashbucklr:
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/184

Semi-Chronological Order:
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/716

Order recommended by the MC's voice actor, Hiroshi Kamiya. Though, this order is not largely popular. It is claimed that you can see how events unfold and affect the main characters, but may lose the intended mystery held within. The animation and plot style for Kizu also largely differ from the rest of the story.

NOTE: Neither Zeth_kiel, Squashbucklr nor I know anyone that has used or recommends this order, so we are unable to objectively provide comparisons regarding how different it is to experience the series in this order. I suggest not using this unless someone told you to follow this knowing that it would fit you.

Highly recommended to watch the Blu-ray version as a lot of animation decisions are changed due to financial restraints in the TV version.

Summary: Moved Kizumonogatari & Nekomonogatari: Kuro before Bakemonogatari, follows the airing order for the rest.

Made in collaboration with Squashbucklr and Zeth_kiel.

Other watch orders in the collection:
Semi-Airing Order:
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/708

Anime Release Order by Zeth_kiel:
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/407

Light Novel Order by Squashbucklr:
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/184

This is also in my opinion the best watch order.

Note that if you watch in this order, you would need to watch Hanamonogatari in between Second Season after Episode 10.

Generally, go this order if you want to experience the series as people did when it came out, like the idea of experiencing an origin story before a finale, and or take interest in seeing how the presentation has changed and improved over the years with each instalment in the anime adaptation, at the cost of missing the originally intended order by the author.

Have a big cast of recurring lovable characters. Really engaging to watch. Just really fun.

Vampires, ghosts, head-tilts and donuts. It can only be the Monogatari Series! Based on a series of light novels by Nisioisn, the Monogatari series really boomed in popularity after Studio Shaft adapted the novels into anime. The Monogatari series follows highschooler, Koyomi Araragi, who, during Spring Break, had a fateful encounter with a vampire. Throughout the series, Araragi discovers several of his classmates are also struggling with their own personal issues, which are often tied to some kind of supernatural phenomenon or apparition.

This is definitely not a show that will be to everyone’s tastes however. It is not so much plot-driven, and instead focuses almost entirely on the characters themselves, which leads to a very dialogue heavy show.

What makes the Monogatari series so unique is the way in which the series is laid out. Each season is released non-chronologically, with each new entry jumping back and forth between points in time. But thats not all! The english translation for “monogatari” means stories, and that’s exactly what it is, a series of short stories that are woven together. Each of the individual anime releases follows one particular story, or is several of them grouped together. Each of these stories fit together and make up Monogatari’s three “Seasons”.

First season:
Bakemonogatari
Kizumonogatari 1-3
Nisemonogatari
Nekomonogatari: Kuro


Second season:
Monogatari Series second season (ep 1-11)
Hanamongatari
Monogatari Series second season (ep 12-26)

Final Season:
Tsukimonogatari
Koyomimonogatari
Owarimonogatari season 1 + 2
Zoku Owarimonogatari

Off & Monster Season:
Off & Monster Season

Extra:
Koyomi History
Manga PV

Monogatari series (chronological order)
- Kizumonogatari 1,2,3
- Nekomonogatari : Kuro
- Bakemonogatari
- Nisemonogatari
- Monogatari series 2nd season (nekomonogatari (Shiro), Kabukimonogatari, otorimonogatari, Onimonogatari, dan koimonogatari)
- Tsukimonogatari
- Owarimonogatari S1
- Koyomimonogatari
- Owarimonogatari S2
- Zoku owarimonogatari
- Hanamonogatari

(Shaft studio order)
- Bakemonogatari
- Nisemonogatari
- Nekomonogatari : Kuro
- Monogatari series 2nd season (nekomonogatari (Shiro), Kabukimonogatari, otorimonogatari, Onimonogatari, dan koimonogatari)
- Hanamonogatari
- Tsukimonogatari
- Owarimonogatari 1
- Koyomimonogatari
- Kizumonogatari 1,2,3
- Owarimonogatari 2
- Zoku Owarimonogatari

(Novel order, NisiOisiN/author order)
- Bakemonogatari
- Kizumonogatari 1,2,3
- Nisemonogatari
- Nekomonogatari : Kuro
- Nekomonogatari : Shiro (Tsubasa Tiger arc)
- Kabukimonogatari (Mayoi Jiangshi arc)
- Hanamonogatari
- Otorimonogatari (Nadeko Medusa arc)
- Onimonogatari (Shinobu Time arc)
- Koimonogatari (Hitagi End arc)
- Tsukimonogatari
- Koyomimonogatari
- Owarimonogatari 1,2
- Zoku Owarimonogatari
- Orokamonogatari (2024)
- Wazamonogatari (2024)
- Nademonogatari (2024)
- Musubimonogatari (2024)
- Shinobumonogatari (2024)
- Yoimonogatari (2024)
- Amarimonogatari (2024)
- Ougimonogatari (2024)
- Shinomonogatari (2024)
- Ikusamonogatari (TBA)

Monogatari season 2
-Tsubasa Tiger : eps 1-5
-Mayoi Jiangshi : eps 7-10
-Nadeko Medusa : eps 12-15
-Shinobu Time : eps 17-20
-Hitagi End : eps 21-26
-Eps 6,11,16 : recap (u can skip these episodes)

UPDATE!!!
The adaptations of off season and monster season have officially announced.

Recommended order= Novel order

Here is the list of the series. (This list below is not arranged by the order).

Source: AniDB

AsD: Assistant Director

See also:
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/20987
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/23538
https://myanimelist.net/stacks/32204

Chronological Order:
Prequel Movies: (3 Movies + Recap Movie)
Kizumonogatari I: Tekketsu-hen (Movie 1)
Kizumonogatari II: Nekketsu-hen (Movie 2)
Kizumonogatari III: Reiketsu-hen (Movie 3)
Kizumonogatari: Koyomi Vamp (Recap Movie)

First Season: (30 Episodes)
Nekomonogatari: Kuro (4)
Bakemonogatari (15)
Nisemonogatari (11)

Second Season: (31 Episodes)
Monogatari Series: Second Season (26) [Has 3 recap episodes]
Hanamonogatari (5)

Final Season: (42 Episodes)
Tsukimonogatari (4)
Owarimonogatari (13) [Listed as 12 episodes on MAL since episode 1 aired as a 1 hour special]
Koyomimonogatari (12) [12 minute episodes]
Owarimonogatari 2nd Season (7)
Zoku Owarimonogatari (6)

Sequel Season: (? Episodes)
Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season (ONA)

Total Episode Count: 103 Episodes + 3 Movies
Total Episode Count Without Recaps: 100 Episodes + 3 Movies

A helpful guide to newcomers. Enjoy yourself in probably one of the best dialogue and immersive shows.

Chronological Order:

First Season: (30 Episodes & 3 Movies).
Bakemonogatari (15)
Kizumonogatari (3 movies)
Nisemonogatari (11)
Nekomonogatari: Kuro (4)

Second Season: (31 Episode & 3 Recap Episodes).
Monogatari Series: Second Season (1-11)
Hanamonogatari (5)
Monogatari Series: Second Season (12-26)

Third / Final Season: (42 episodes).
Tsukimonogatari (4)
Owarimonogatari (13)
Koyomimonogatari (12)
Owarimonogatari 2nd Season (7)
Zoku Owarimonogatari (6)

Off Season: (? episodes).
Orokamonogatari (?)
Wazamonogatari (?)
Nademonogatari (?)
Musubimonogatari (?)

Monster Season: (? episodes).
Shinobumonogatari (?)
Yoimonogatari (?)
Amarimonogatari (?)
Ougimonogatari (?)
Shinobumonogatari (?)

Total Episode Count: 109. (Plus Movies and Recaps episodes).

(P.S - Recap episodes are entirely skippable.)

It's the SHAFT release order but Kizumonogatari comes after Bakemonogatari as it was unintentionally delayed.

Koyomi Vamp is a compilation movie with very few additional scenes and a lot of removed scenes, it's optional.

When it comes to enjoying the Monogatari Series, there are various perspectives on how best to approach the viewing experience.
Different individuals have their own beliefs on the ideal order in which to watch the series.

• Some suggest watching it in Studio Shaft's intended order, as they may have structured the animation in a specific way.
• Others advocate for following the light novel order, as this is how the author intended the story to be told.
• Additionally, some viewers prefer to watch the series in chronological order to better understand the timeline of events.
• While others create their very own watch order.

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Here is a guide to help you choose the best order to watch the Monogatari Series:

1. Studio Shaft's Order / Anime Release Order: It is advised to avoid watching the series in Studio Shaft's order as this order may not provide the intended viewing experience as some shows were delayed in release, potentially leading to confusion and spoilers that could impact your enjoyment of the series..

2. Light Novel Order: Watching the series in the order of the light novels will provide you with the intended experience and excitement as envisioned by the author. This approach allows viewers to immerse themselves in the story as intended by the creator.

3. Chronological Order: While watching the series in chronological order may help in understanding the timeline of events and character development, it may diminish the unique storytelling and enjoyment that comes from experiencing the series in its original format & the element of discovery and piecing together the narrative across different timelines can add to the overall viewing experience will also be missing.

4. Personal Order: While some viewers may have their own preferred watch order, it is important to note that these orders may not be suitable for beginners and could potentially impact their understanding and enjoyment of the series.

Ultimately, the choice of watch order is up to you.
But for beginners, it is highly recommended to watch the Monogatari Series in the order of the light novels for the best viewing experience.

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The below list is arranged in their Light Novel Order.

But if you want to watch in Chronological Order then follow the link below:
https://i.imgur.com/VIPFLpT.png
It will give you a image of complete chronological order up to date.

& For Studio Shaft's Order / Anime Release Order, below each entry you will see, there will be " `nth` adaptation of the Monogatari series.." to give you their release orders.

Resources:
• https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=1864606 by _cjessop19_
• https://myanimelist.net/stacks/37996 by Sabo-Senpai

What if the series highest score never dropped? Here is the list of top 50 series with the highest score that they ever had on MAL

Source: Wayback Machine

Anime: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/44849
Manga: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/44862

108 Episodes
3 Movies

First Season: 1-6
Second Season: 7-8
Final Season: 9-13
Off & Monster Season: 14-15