Koyomi Araragi, a third-year high school student, manages to survive an attempt by vampires with the assistance of Meme Oshino - an eccentric individual living in an abandoned building - with only minor side effects of vampirism left, such as superhuman healing abilities and enhanced vision remaining; nevertheless he tries to lead his normal student life alongside Tsubasa Hanekawa who serves as his friend and class president.
After Araragi rescues Hitagi Senjougahara after she falls down the stairs and Araragi realizes she appears unnaturally weightless, Araragi insists on helping Senjougahara while seeking assistance from Oshino who once offered help when Araragi himself needed assistance in an urgent matter. Eventually Oshino comes through for Araragi just when needed!
Bakemonogatari follows Araragi as he attempts to help those affected by supernatural ailments with various tales involving demons and gods.
Synonyms: Ghostory, Monstory
Japanese: 化物語
Type: TV
Episodes: 15
Status: Finished Airing
Duration: 25 minutes
Aired: Jul 03, 2009 to Jun 25, 2010
Season: Summer 2009
Studio: Shaft
Theme: Vampire
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