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Monogatari: Nisemonogatari

11 episodes Premiered Jan 8, 2012 Updated Sep 29, 2026

The narrative of the Monogatari series follows Koyomi Araragi, a third-year high school student whose life is defined by his history as a survivor of a vampire attack. Although he is human again, he remains deeply entangled with various supernatural phenomena known as oddities. Throughout the series, Koyomi dedicates himself to assisting girls who are afflicted by these mysterious occurrences, which often serve as pr

Previously on Monogatari

Season 2 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Koyomi Araragi is a third-year high school student who survived a vampire attack and is now human.
  • ⚡ Koyomi frequently encounters and assists girls who are afflicted by supernatural oddities.
  • ⚡ Supernatural phenomena in the series often act as proxies for the emotional struggles of the characters.
  • ⚡ Meme Oshino is an eccentric specialist who provides aid to Koyomi when dealing with supernatural cases.
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Season overview

The narrative of the Monogatari series follows Koyomi Araragi, a third-year high school student whose life is defined by his history as a survivor of a vampire attack. Although he is human again, he remains deeply entangled with various supernatural phenomena known as oddities. Throughout the series, Koyomi dedicates himself to assisting girls who are afflicted by these mysterious occurrences, which often serve as proxies for their underlying emotional struggles. In the second season, the scope of his responsibilities expands as he faces the challenge of protecting his two younger sisters, Karen and Tsukihi. As the sisters pursue their own sense of justice and investigate the origins of the apparitions affecting them, Koyomi must navigate these dangers to ensure their safety. The series continues to explore the complex intersections between the human world and the supernatural, with each arc focusing on the unique struggles of different individuals. Supported by the eccentric specialist Meme Oshino, Koyomi remains a central figure in resolving these crises, revealing hidden secrets and addressing the various supernatural threats that continue to disrupt the lives of those around him.

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Season 2 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 2: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S2·E1 Mytharc

Karen Bee (1)

Jan 8, 2012 · 25 min

The five girls' problems with supernatural beings have been solved, and it's now summer break, with the culture fair over. Koyomi Araragi has two little sisters, self-proclaimed "h

S2·E2 Core

Karen Bee (2)

Jan 15, 2012 · 25 min

Temptation haunts Koyomi, while visiting Sengoku he is presented with several tempting offers. After surviving each one, his visit to Kanbaru continues to put him in compromising s

S2·E3 Core

Karen Bee (3)

Jan 22, 2012 · 25 min

Araragi leaves Kanbaru's house and meets a dangerous man named Kaiki. While following him, he runs into Senjougahara, who berates him for skipping his studies.

S2·E4 Core

Karen Bee (4)

Jan 29, 2012 · 25 min

Karen is badly ill, having been poisoned by an evil, supernatural bee. Will Koyomi be able to cure her in time?

S2·E5 Core

Karen Bee (5)

Feb 5, 2012 · 25 min

Koyomi learns the whole story about what happened between Karen and Kaiki. After receiving a tempting offer from Hanekawa, he speaks with Shinobu on the way to save Karen.

S2·E6 Core

Karen Bee (6)

Feb 12, 2012 · 25 min

Koyomi leaves Karen behind at home to talk with Senjougahara. Senjougahara seems to be planning on confronting and murdering Kaiki. When he comes back home, he learns Karen has wan

S2·E7 Core

Karen Bee (7)

Feb 19, 2012 · 25 min

Araragi goes to confront Kaiki and stop him from leaving the city. But Kaiki is wiley and smart, and not easily dissuaded when there's money on the line.

S2·E8 Core

Tsukihi Phoenix (1)

Feb 26, 2012 · 25 min

Karen is acting clingy and very cute, completely out of character. But its a trick to get Koyomi to introduce her to Kanbaru. In response, he devises a test Karen must pass; a test

S2·E9 Core

Tsukihi Phoenix (2)

Mar 4, 2012 · 25 min

While taking Karen to meet Kanbaru, Araragi is put into a compromising position. On the way, he runs into someone asking about familiar things.

S2·E10 Mytharc

Tsukihi Phoenix (3)

Mar 11, 2012 · 25 min

Araragi agrees to take Shinobu on a trip to buy doughnuts. At the restaurant, an old acquaintance is able to give information on the town's new visitors.

S2·E11 Mytharc

Tsukihi Phoenix (4)

Mar 18, 2012 · 25 min

As Shinobu explains how Tsukihi came to be in her currents situation. Araragi resolves to stop the out-of-towners from killing her. But unlike Oshino and Kaiki, Kagenui speaks with

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