Watch order guide
Monogatari Watch Order (2026)
The Monogatari series by Shaft has 14 parts, three films and a story told out of order on purpose, so the monogatari watch order confuses almost everyone. Here’s the order most fans recommend, where Kizumonogatari fits, and what’s coming next. Part of our anime watch order guides.
By James Henry · Last updated: October 19, 2026
Quick answer · start here
watch in release order, starting with Bakemonogatari (2009) and ending with Off & Monster Season (2024).
Monogatari release order (recommended)
| # | Title | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bakemonogatari | 2009 | 15 episodes |
| 2 | Nisemonogatari | 2012 | 11 episodes |
| 3 | Nekomonogatari: Black | 2012 | 4 episodes |
| 4 | Monogatari Series Second Season | 2013 | 26 episodes (five arcs) |
| 5 | Hanamonogatari | 2014 | 5 episodes |
| 6 | Tsukimonogatari | 2014 | 4 episodes |
| 7 | Owarimonogatari | 2015 | 12 episodes |
| 8 | Kizumonogatari I: Tekketsu | 2016 | Film |
| 9 | Koyomimonogatari | 2016 | 12 short episodes |
| 10 | Kizumonogatari II: Nekketsu | 2016 | Film |
| 11 | Kizumonogatari III: Reiketsu | 2017 | Film |
| 12 | Owarimonogatari Second Season | 2017 | 7 episodes |
| 13 | Zoku Owarimonogatari | 2018-2019 | 6 episodes |
| 14 | Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season | 2024 | 14 episodes + 1 extra |
Second Season covers five arcs: Nekomonogatari: White, Kabukimonogatari, Otorimonogatari, Onimonogatari and Koimonogatari.
Bakemonogatari watch order: where to start
Always start with Bakemonogatari. It introduces Koyomi Araragi and the “oddities” (supernatural problems) that drive the series. The story jumps around in time later, but Bake is written as the entry point.
Kizumonogatari anime watch order: where does it fit?
Kizumonogatari is a prequel set before Bakemonogatari, released as three films between 2016 and 2017. You have two good options:
- Release order (default): watch the films where they appear in the table, around Owarimonogatari.
- After Bakemonogatari: many fans prefer watching it right after Bake to get Araragi’s backstory early.
In 2024, the three films were re-cut into one movie, Kizumonogatari: Koyomi Vamp. Watch either the trilogy or Koyomi Vamp, not both.
Chronological order (for a rewatch)
Kizumonogatari → Nekomonogatari: Black → Bakemonogatari → Nisemonogatari → Second Season arcs → Tsukimonogatari → Owarimonogatari → Koyomimonogatari → Owarimonogatari Second Season → Hanamonogatari → Zoku Owarimonogatari → Off & Monster Season
This order spoils reveals the series hides on purpose, so save it for a second watch.
Can I skip anything?
Not really. Hanamonogatari and Tsukimonogatari feel like side stories, but they set up the final arcs and Off & Monster Season. The recap episodes in some releases are safe to skip.
Where to watch Monogatari
Crunchyroll streams most of the series, including Off & Monster Season, in many regions. Availability varies by country.
What’s next
- A new episode, “Wazamonogatari: Karen Ogre”, was announced in July 2026 for release this winter. There is no exact date yet.
- Want to know the characters first? See our Monogatari characters guide (coming soon).
How long does it take to watch Monogatari?
Planning a binge? Here is a rough guide to the main parts of the monogatari watch order, based on about 24 minutes per TV episode:
| Part | Length | Watch time |
|---|---|---|
| Bakemonogatari | 15 episodes | about 6 hours |
| Kizumonogatari | 3 films or a combined film | about 3.5 hours |
| Later seasons | several series | many evenings |
Monogatari is dialogue-heavy, so watching one or two episodes at a time often feels better than binge-watching. Times are approximate and do not include openings you skip or breaks.
Tips for first-time Monogatari viewers
- Follow the release order first. It is the order the creators intended, and it protects you from spoilers.
- Sub or dub? Both are fine. Subtitles keep the original Japanese performances; dubs let you focus on the animation.
- Avoid wiki pages and comments. Big twists are often spoiled in titles and thumbnails.
- Pace yourself. Two or three episodes a night is enough to stay hooked without burning out.
- Use official streaming. Legal services support the creators and usually have the best quality.
What to watch after Monogatari
Finished the monogatari watch order and want more? Fans often enjoy these next:
- Haruhi Suzumiya
- Bunny Girl Senpai
- Durarara!!
- Mushishi
Each of these shares something with Monogatari, such as its action, characters or tone, so they make an easy next step.
Why follow this monogatari watch order guide?
Our monogatari watch order guide gives you the release order, the chronological order, what you can skip and where everything fits, checked against official sources and updated when new seasons or films are announced. Use the monogatari watch order above to plan your binge, then bookmark the page so you can check it when the next part is released.
