Kizumonogatari I: Tekketsu-hen

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

no sequels

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

An ongoing list of my favorite and personal anime movies.

Updated 9.12.2024

*Note
Hanamonogatari should be watched after the first two arcs of Monogatari Series: Second Season, followed by the last two arcs of the second season.

Real bangers that will leave you on the edge of your seat, your mind blown or your eyes tearing up.

Make sure to watch hanamonogatari after ep 11 of second season.

These movies either adapt source material, or continue the story and are considered canon

Collection of some vampire themed series and a short note of my personal opinion on them. (from what I can remember)

Strict Monogatari series airing order.

Most adaptations are, at best, on par with the original. Some aspects are better, some worse, so it's down to preference as to how to enjoy a story. There are, of course, many, *many* outright stinkers that make one think the original was far worse than it actually was. But sometimes there comes an adaptation made with such outstanding effort, it elevates the source material onto a completely new level of experience: either through masterful editing or reimagining of the original narrative, or visionary direction, or incredible sound design, or career-topping performance from animators and/or voice actors.

This list covers anime adaptations that I consider far and away superior to their printed source materials. To the point where there isn't any need at all to read the original as long as the adaptation exists because everything is just better in the latter.

Do note that I don't necessarily consider all of these shows great per se; the only condition for them to be here is to be much superior to the original work across the board. A notable example of a horribad manga somewhat saved by outstanding adaptation effort is Erased. Similarly, while Devilman: Crybaby is contentious by itself, almost all of its faults lie with Go Nagai's original, and Masaaki Yuasa's version still manages to mitigate many of them.

Also note that I'm omitting sequels, subsequent seasons, etc., to avoid clutter, and in MOST (but not all!) cases they would also apply. Notable exceptions exist, e.g. One-Punch Man season 2. In all other cases I'll either use the first installment in the series or the one I consider the best-made (for example, if it's a movie with greater production values than the rest of the series).

See also the opposite of this list: Outstanding manga with incredibly disappointing adaptations: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/2346

More entries will be added in the future. Existing entries are subject to revision.

This list constitutes my personal views and stances. If something isn't on it, it likely means I haven't watched it or am not familiar enough with the original to have a qualified opinion. Feel free to shoot me suggestions via DMs, but make sure you have a convincing argument if it's not something that's already on my main manga/anime list. I don't promise it'll end up here, but I will consider all suggestions.

A list of anime I believe share a similar style of storytelling to the works of highly revered author, Haruki Murakami.

I drew upon the subject matter and allegories frequently covered by Murakami in his stories. Those of escapism, eroticism, surrealism, loss, depression, loneliness, identity, and redemption.

More titles will be inducted over time, suggestions are welcome.

all of the monogatari series in chronological order

The "Scotland Loves Anime" film festival takes place annually in Glasgow and Edinburgh. It was started in 2010 and includes the "Golden Partridge" jury award and audience-voted awards.

The past winners of the Golden Partridge Award are as follows.

2016: Kimi no Na wa.
2017: Yoake Tsugeru Lu no Uta
2018: Penguin Highway
2019: Kimi to, Nami ni Noretara
2020: n/a

In 2017, the live action Tokyo Ghoul film had its UK premiere at SLA.

In 2019, Isora Iwakiri's film The Sacrament had its UK premiere at SLA.

In 2020, the festival was hosted online. It also included Penguin Highway, Production I.G.'s short film collection and Weathering With You.

The Monogatari anime in release order

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.