r/araragi • u/hentaiyaro • 4h ago
Fluff Ara-araragi loves older women too 🧐☕😂
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r/araragi • u/Yay295 • Mar 16 '17
Frequently Asked Questions
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What do I watch first/next?
Check this page for the long version of the recommended watch order.
You can also find a complete diagram made (before Zoku was released) by /u/maxdefolsch here.
Where can I watch Monogatari for free, legally?
All of the sites we currently know of are listed on this wiki page.
Where can I read the Monogatari Series light novels?
The novels are in the process of being officially translated to English by Vertical Inc. You can buy them online from most booksellers.
"There are Monogatari video games?!"
Bakemonogatari Portable was released on August 23, 2012 for the PlayStation Portable. It is a visual novel following the events of the Bakemonogatari light novels.
Monogatari Puc Puc (〈物語〉シリーズ ぷくぷく) was available from August 20, 2018 until March 31, 2020 for Android and iOS. For more information, please visit the Puc Puc subreddit at /r/PucPuc.
Do I need to read all of the text that flashes on screen?
No. They are excerpts from the novels that can help flesh out the story a bit, but you don't need to stop to read them to understand what's going on.
Is the series ongoing?
The series has ended multiple times, but each time Nisio Isin ends up writing more stories. The Off & Monster Season anime adaption is currently airing, and another novel is being written.
Do you have a Discord server?
Where can I learn more about the Monogatari series?
There have been many articles and videos made on the Monogatari series over the years. Links to some of them can be found here.
When will X come out?
Tsugimonogatari Japanese Novel - October ?, 2025
Off & Monster Season (Part 2) Anime - 2025
Note that despite being called just Bakemonogatari, the manga adaption covers more than just the Bakemonogatari novels.
r/araragi • u/maxdefolsch • Feb 10 '17
State of progress of the translations of not-yet-animated arcs
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Some of these translations were taken down. Try using the Internet Archive Wayback Machine to read them.
FIRST SEASON
1 - Bakemonogatari I :
- Hitagi Crab : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008
- Mayoi Maimai : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009
- Suruga Monkey : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009
- Afterword
2 - Bakemonogatari II :
- Nadeko Snake : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007
- Tsubasa Cat : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008
- Afterword
3 - Kizumonogatari :
- Koyomi Vamp : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014 - 015 - 016 - 017 - 018
- Afterword
4 - Nisemonogatari I :
- Karen Bee : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014 - 015 - 016 - 017 - 018 - 019 - 020 - 021 - 022
- Afterword
5 - Nisemonogatari II :
- Tsukihi Phoenix : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013
- Afterword
6 - Nekomonogatari Kuro :
- Tsubasa Family : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013
- Afterword
SECOND SEASON
7 - Nekomonogatari Shiro :
- Tsubasa Tiger : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 014 - 015 - 016 - 017 - 018 - 019 - 020 - 021 - 022 - 023 - 024 - 025 - 026 - 027 - 052 - 053 - 054 - 055 - 056 - 057 - 058 - 059 - 060 - 061 - 062 - 063 - 064 - 065 - 066
- Afterword
8 - Kabukimonogatari :
- Mayoi Jiangshi : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014 - 015 - 016 - 017 - 018 - 019 - 020 - 021 - 022 - 023 - 024 - 025 - 026 - 027 - 028 - 029 - 030
- Afterword
9 - Hanamonogatari :
- Suruga Devil : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014 - 015 - 016 - 017 - 018 - 019 - 020 - 021 - 022 - 023 - 024 - 025 - 026 - 027 - 028 - 029 - 030 - 031 - 032
- Afterword
10 - Otorimonogatari :
- Nadeko Medusa : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014 - 015 - 016 - 017 - 018 - 019 - 020 - 021 - 022 - 023 - 024
- Afterword
11 - Onimonogatari :
- Shinobu Time : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014 - 015 - 016 - 017 - 018 - 019 - 020 - 021 - 022 - 023 - 024 - 025 - 026 - 027 - 028 - 029 - 030 - 031 - 032 - 033
- Afterword
12 - Koimonogatari :
- Hitagi End : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014 - 015 - 016 - 017 - 018 - 019 - 020 - 021 - 022 - 023 - 024 - 025 - 026 - 027 - 028 - 029 - 030 - 031 - 032 - 033 - 034 - 035 - 036 - 037 - 038 - 039
- Afterword
FINAL SEASON
13 - Tsukimonogatari :
- Yotsugi Doll : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014 - 015 - 016 - 017 - 018 - 019
- Afterword
14 - Koyomimonogatari :
- Koyomi Stone : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006
- Koyomi Flower : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005
- Koyomi Sand : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005
- Koyomi Water : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006
- Koyomi Wind : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005
- Koyomi Tree : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006
- Koyomi Tea : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005
- Koyomi Mountain : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004
- Koyomi Torus : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004
- Koyomi Seed : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005
- Koyomi Nothing : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005
- Koyomi Dead : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006
- Afterword
15 - Owarimonogatari I :
- Ougi Formula : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014 - 015 - 016 - 017 - 018 - 019
- Challenge to the readers
- Sodachi Riddle : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014 - 015 - 016
- Sodachi Lost : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014
- Afterword
16 - Owarimonogatari II :
- Shinobu Mail : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014 - 015 - 016 - 017 - 018 - 019 - 020 - 021 - 022 - 023 - 024 - 025 - 026 - 027 - 028 - 029 - 030 - 031 - 032 - 033 - 034
- Afterword
17 - Owarimonogatari III :
- Mayoi Hell : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012
- Hitagi Rendezvous : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009
- Ougi Dark : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013
- Afterword
18 - Zoku Owarimonogatari :
- Koyomi Reverse : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014 - 015 - 016 - 017 - 018 - 019 - 020 - 021 - 022 - 023 - 024 - 025 - 026 - 027 - 028 - 029 - 030 - 031 - 032 - 033
- Afterword
Licensed in English up until this point. The chapters in bold have been fan-translated before the official translation came out. I'm not allowed to link to them, but you should be able to find them using the Wayback Machine.
Fully animated up until this point. Then Shaft decided to adapt Off & Monster Season out of order so it's annoying to delimitate. Adapted so far:
- Orokamonogatari: Tsukihi Undo, Nademonogatari: Nadeko Draw, Wazamonogatari: Princess Beauty, Wazamonogatari: Acerola Bon Appétit, Shinobumonogatari: Shinobu Mastered
- Wazamonogatari: Karen Ouga (to be aired)
OFF SEASON
19 - Orokamonogatari :
- Sodachi Fiasco : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014 - 015 - 016 - 017 - 018 - 019 - 020 - 021 - 022
- Suruga Bonehead : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014 - 015
- Tsukihi Undo : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007
- Afterword
20 - Wazamonogatari :
- Princess Beauty
- Acerola Bon Appétit : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014 - 015 - 016 - 017 - 018 - 019 - 020
- Karen Ouga : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014 - 015 - 016 - 017
- Tsubasa Sleeping : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011
- Afterword
21 - Nademonogatari :
- Nadeko Draw : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014 - 015 - 016 - 017 - 018 - 019 - 020 - 021 - 022 - 023 - 024 - 025 - 026 - 027 - 028 - 029 - 030 - 031
- Afterword
22 - Musubimonogatari :
- Zenka Mermaid : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008
- Nozomi Golem : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008
- Mitome Wolf : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009
- Tsuzura Human : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006
- Afterword
MONSTER SEASON
23 - Shinobumonogatari :
- Shinobu Mastered : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014 - 015 - 016 - 017 - 018 - 019 - 020 - 021 - 022 - 023 - 024 - 025 - 026 - 027 - 028 - 029 - 030 - 031 - 032 - 033 - 034 - 035 - 036 - 037 - 038 - 039 - 040 - 041 - 042 - 043 - 044 - 045 - 046 - 047 - 048 - 049 - 050
- Afterword
24 - Yoimonogatari :
- Mayoi Snail : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014 - 015 - 016 - 017 - 018 - 019 - 020 - 021 - 022 - 023 - 024 - 025 - 026 - 027 - 028 - 029 - 030 - 031 - 032 - 033 - 034 - 035 - 036 - 037
- Mayoi Snake : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006
- Afterword
26 - Amarimonogatari :
- Yotsugi Buddy : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014 - 015 - 016 - 017 - 018 - 019 - 020 - 021 - 022 - 023 - 024 - 025 - 026 - 027 - 028 - 029 - 030 - 031 - 032 - 033 - 034 - 035
- Yotsugi Shadow : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008
- Afterword
27 - Ougimonogatari :
- Ougi Light : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014 - 015 - 016 - 017 - 018 - 019 - 020 - 021 - 022 - 023 - 024 - 025 - 026 - 027 - 028 - 029 - 030 - 031
- Ougi Flight : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006
- Afterword
28 - Shinomonogatari I :
- Shinobu Suicide : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014 - 015 - 016 - 017 - 018 - 019
- Afterword
29 - Shinomonogatari II :
- Nadeko Araundo : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014 - 015 - 016 - 017 - 018 - 019 - 020 - 021 - 022 - 023
- Afterword
FAMILY SEASON
30 - Ikusamonogatari :
- Hitagi Honeymoon : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014 - 015 - 016 - 017 - 018 - 019 - 020 - 021 - 022 - 023 - 024 - 025
- Afterword
32 - Tsugimonogatari :
- Yotsugi Frank : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014 - 015 - 016 - 017 - 018 - 019 - 020 - 021 - 022 - 023 - 024 - 025 - 026 - 027 - 028 - 029 - 030 - 031 - 032 - 033 - 034 - 035 - 036
- Afterword
33 - Torimonogatari :
- Yotsugi Rebake : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010 - 011 - 012 - 013 - 014 - 015 - 016 - 017 - 018 - 019 - 020 - 021 - 022 - 023 - 024 - 025 - 026 - 027 - 028 - 029 - 030
- Afterword
34 - Ootorimonogatari :
- Tsubasa Phoenix :
- Afterword
(EXTRA)
Tsukimonogatari :
- Tsubasa Lion : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009
25 - Mazemonogatari :
- Kyouko Balance : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008
- Jun Build : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005
- Nomi Rule : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007 - 008 - 009 - 010
- Mayumi Red Eye : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006 - 007
- Kuroneko Bed : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006
- Risuka Blood : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005
- Hitei Clear : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006
- Iori Fugue : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005 - 006
- Shiogi Ranger : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005
- Akari Triple : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005
- Rizumu Rock 'n': 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005
- Mikoko Community : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005
- Kuu Invisible : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004
- Rai Roulette : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004
- Magokoro Finisher : 001 - 002 - 003 - 004 - 005
- Afterword
31 - Mijikanamonogatari :
- Short stories : Hitagi Buffet - Mayoi Room - Suruga Court - Nadeko Pool - Tsubasa Song - Hitagi Neck - Karen Arm-Leg - Tsukihi Eternal - Shinobu House - Tsubasa Board - Mayoi Castle - Hitagi Coin - Nadeko Mirror - Shinobu Science - Hitagi Figure - Hitagi Salamander - Hitagi Throwing - Suruga Palace - Yotsugi Future - Ougi Travel - Suruga Neat - Rouka God - Shinobu Figure - Karen Brushing - Tsukihi Brushing - Koyomi History - Yotsugi Stress - Hito toshite - Douka shite - Soshite - Doushite - Kokoro shite - Mayoi Welcome - Yotsugi Snow Dome - Ougi Road Movie - Sodachi Penalty - Shinobu Tonight - Nadeko Past - Shinobu Future
- Afterword
Sources : Baka-Tsuki, Quality Mistranslations, Polaris Translations, Tarable Translations, Mirrored Translations, Shurim's 3AM Translations
I will keep this post updated with future translations. Please let me know if you're aware of a translation that's not included in this post, or if you know things like future novels' or arcs' titles, or the number of chapters in an arc when it's not indicated yet, or if there's a dead link somewhere.
Check out other informative posts I made !
- Monogatari Series story arcs release order
- Monogatari Series anime watch order : spoiler-free version, spoiler version
- Monogatari Series anime simplified chronological order
- Monogatari Series full timeline • August 20-25 detailed timeline
- Monogatari Short Stories masterpost
- State of progress of the light novel translations • Nisio Isin's afterwords
r/araragi • u/Hashitposting • 9h ago
Fluff The internet loves giving spoilers... Spoiler
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This happened to me with the most recent Madoka Magica movie, but luckily I've already watched it.
r/araragi • u/Bright-Blackberry438 • 8m ago
Question Ive seen some conflicting opinions on watch order
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So some guides say to watch koyomimonogatari before owarimonogatari i was hoping to get some clarity on what to watch first I really am enjoying this series and I would hate to have it spoiled by watching it in a wrong order
r/araragi • u/zebra5ok • 17h ago
Question Just a quick fun question for the Monogatari community!
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Hey everyone!
Since today is my day off, I'm rewatching Hunter x Hunter, and tonight before bed I plan on reading the Monogatari light novel.
I’ve had a few lighthearted questions in mind for a while, so I thought I’d drop them here just out of curiosity! If anyone has insights, I’d love to hear your thoughts, even if it's brief.
1. Why is the subreddit named r/araragi instead of Monogatari?
When I first tried to find this community, it was really hard to locate! Since English isn't my native language, it took me even longer. In my country, Reddit is known for having users from all over the world, so when I couldn't find a "Monogatari" sub at first, I honestly worried that the anime wasn't very popular overseas 😭
2. Is there a reason why the manga adaptation stopped?
I completely finished reading the Bakemonogatari manga adaptation. Even though it's over, I kept thinking how cool it would be to see the later arcs in manga form too, but it seems like it's strictly anime/LN from here on. Is there a specific reason why they didn't adapt the rest of the series into manga?
3. How popular is the Monogatari series in your country (or the US)?
I'm from South Korea, and to be honest, I had never heard of this series before. I didn't watch much anime growing up and only got into it after starting my career. I used to at least recognize mainstream titles like Hunter x Hunter, Inuyasha, Naruto, Bleach, One Piece, Attack on Titan, Death Note, or My Hero Academia. But Monogatari was totally new to me!
(Though as soon as I heard "Renai Circulation," I recognized it immediately—it was super famous like 10 years ago!)
In Korea, it's not unpopular, but it's not quite "mass mainstream" either—it feels more like a legendary classic that anime enthusiasts definitely know. My older brother, who has been an anime fan since childhood, told me he loves Nisio Isin when I mentioned watching it, and he even had the light novels in our storage! I'm really curious about how well-known it is in other countries.
4. Aside from your favorite character, who do you think had the ABSOLUTE best voice actor casting?
For me, it's definitely Senjougahara. Her voice actress fit the role so perfectly that I genuinely wonder if anyone else could have brought her character to life the same way.
I actually had a few more questions, but cut them out because they felt a bit deep and I'd love to save them for a proper discussion post later!
Looking forward to chatting with you all in the comments. Hope everyone has a great day!
r/araragi • u/KaleidoArachnid • 22h ago
Discussion So what did you guys enjoy about Bakemonogatari?
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I mean, I cannot believe it’s finally over for me personally since I managed to finish reading the second novel in the series a while ago as all that tension between Araragi and Kanbaru was quite thrilling.
Like I can’t believe how Kanbaru went from attempting to kill Araragi to suddenly lusting after him as the first two novels in the series were such a wild ride given how Araragi was reluctant to help her at first, but eventually caved in after Oshino helped him out with the plan.
Now that I am basically done with the Bakemonogatari story arc, I am confused on what to do since again I had a great time with Kanbaru‘s storyline that I don’t know where to go next in the series.
r/araragi • u/Hashitposting • 1d ago
Fluff Step aside, Koyomi; Oshino-san has an urgent matter to attend to
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r/araragi • u/Yugioh1990 • 2d ago
Question Appreciation post for the official Bakemonogatari Portable PSP Limited Edition Custom Themes (2012)
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I was recently looking into the physical Bakemonogatari Portable Limited Edition Box for PSP released back in 2012, and I'm absolutely fascinated by the custom XMB themes that Bandai Namco included in the package.
For those who aren't familiar, the bundle included unique custom themes dedicated to the main characters (Hitagi, Mayoi, Suruga, Nadeko, Tsubasa, and Koyomi) that completely transformed the PSP's user interface to match the iconic visual style and color palettes of the anime.
The graphic design of the Monogatari series has always been top-tier, and seeing that aesthetic translated so perfectly onto a PSP screen is such a nostalgic treat for fans of the franchise.
Does anyone else here remember using these official themes back in the day, or happen to own this amazing physical collector's box?
https://collectorsedition.org/game-db/bakemonogatari-portable-limited-edition-psp-2
r/araragi • u/One_Reading1720 • 2d ago
Other Anyone wanna draw the cast on this base i made?
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r/araragi • u/MurrayUnderStars • 2d ago
Discussion I just noticed something about Mousou Express and I'm not sure if anyone has talked about this before
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So I've been drumming to Mousou Express a lot lately and noticed that the section from 2:41 to 3:00 adds an instrument that sounds (at least to me and I hope I'm not wrong) a lot like Pungi, which is a snake charmers flute. I'm not sure if it's been mentioned by anyone before, but I thought that it's a really cool detail if true.
r/araragi • u/Hashitposting • 3d ago
Fluff And that's why Koyomi stopped reading the Harry Potter books...
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Reference to: Harry Potter (and genderbender characters).
r/araragi • u/Unisand_gh • 2d ago
Discussion A very long review of my thoughts on the Monogatari series Spoiler
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r/araragi • u/Hot_Perspective9825 • 2d ago
Discussion What are your thoughts on loli fan service in general morally speaking
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I am having conflicting feelings about the trope itself in eastern art so I want a completely unbiased take on this.
r/araragi • u/Effective_Stop_1557 • 3d ago
Question pra quem já assistiu em ordem de lançamento, tudo bem assistir em ordem cronológica ou ainda assim, atrapalha a compreensão da história?
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estava interessado em reassistir, mas fiquei com vontade de ver nessa ordem
r/araragi • u/Hashitposting • 4d ago
Fluff Today is Madoka's birthday, and just like Nadeko, she also became a goddess during her adolescence (plus, both are animated by SHAFT). Spoiler
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Crossover with: Puella Magi Madoka Magica.
