Bakemonogatari

Synopsis

One day, high-school student Koyomi Araragi catches a girl named Hitagi Senjougahara when she trips. But—much to his surprise—she doesn’t weigh anything. At all. She says an encounter with a so-called “crab” took away all her weight … Monsters have been here since the beginning. Always. Everywhere. (Source: Kodansha USA)

About

Bakemonogatari is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2018, spanning 193 chapters, collected across 22 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2023).

Why readers enjoy Bakemonogatari

Bakemonogatari appeals to readers of Action manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Supernatural elements. This combination of Action, Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Supernatural sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Bakemonogatari is written by Ito Oogure, with art by Hiromu Arakawa, Hiro Mashima, Ken Akamatsu.

Reception

Bakemonogatari holds an average score of 8.2 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 1,172 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Bakemonogatari include: Urban Fantasy, Youkai, Vampire, Male Protagonist, Primarily Female Cast, Philosophy, Primarily Teen Cast, Heterosexual. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.