Monogatari Series: Second Season
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EP 1Tsubasa Tiger, Part One
Jul 7, 2013On the first day of the second semester, Tsubasa encounters a white tiger apparition and later discovers her home is on fire. She initially plans to stay at a friend's house but chooses an abandoned cram school instead. Hitagi finds her there and takes her to her own home, suspecting the tiger is linked to the blaze. The two decide to skip school the following day. Meanwhile, they receive a message from Koyomi, who informs them that he must leave temporarily to handle personal business, leaving Tsubasa without her usual source of support during this crisis.
EP 2Tsubasa Tiger, Part Two
Jul 14, 2013Tsubasa remains at Hitagi's home while her parents search for new housing. She is possessed by the Cursed Cat and leaves to confront a tiger she blames for a house fire. After battling the apparition, she returns to find Hitagi awake and familiar with the entity. The next day, Tsubasa wakes with no memory of the possession. Hitagi then questions her again about her feelings for Koyomi.
EP 3Tsubasa Tiger Part Three
Jul 22, 2013Hitagi warns Tsubasa about her naivety regarding potential malice, noting her differences from Koyomi. Tsubasa meets Suruga, who reveals Koyomi’s message inviting her to an abandoned cram school. Tsubasa informs Hitagi, and they decide not to interfere. Karen and Tsukihi offer shelter, but Tsubasa must sleep in Koyomi’s room. That night, Tsubasa is possessed again. Shinobu appears, claiming her connection to Koyomi is severed and seeking him. The possessed Tsubasa reveals Koyomi’s meeting with Suruga and offers to help her get there faster. Upon arriving at the cram school, they discover the entire building has been burned to the ground.
EP 4Tsubasa Tiger, Part Four
Jul 28, 2013Tsubasa wakes at the Araragi house, where Mrs. Araragi warns her against treating the family as her own. She later meets half-vampire Mr. Episode and Izuko Gaen, who reveals Tsubasa’s feelings for Koyomi and her tiger issue. Tsubasa researches "Kako" at the library and learns from Hitagi that Gaen’s maiden name is Kanbaru. Hitagi explains Tsubasa’s presence causes fires, threatening their homes. Back at the Araragi house, Tsubasa plays cards with Karen and Tsukihi, discussing the sisters' boyfriends. Realizing her jealousy, she prepares to face the tiger. Fearing she may never see Koyomi again, she leaves a photo and a note for her other self, hoping to share knowledge and feelings.
EP 5Tsubasa confronts the tiger spirit Kako and confesses her feelings to Koyomi.
Aug 4, 2013Tsubasa writes to the cat spirit, acknowledging that the tiger spirit Kako embodies her repressed jealousy. She resolves to accept these negative emotions and asks for their return. As Kako attempts to burn Hitagi's apartment, Tsubasa intervenes to stall the entity until Koyomi arrives to defeat it using Heartspan. Before absorbing both spirits, Tsubasa confesses her love to Koyomi, who rejects her in favor of Hitagi. Following this, her family rents a new house. It is revealed that Tsubasa’s hair has developed white stripes resembling a tiger, which she dyes black to conceal. She has finally requested her own room, signaling her acceptance as a genuine member of her family.
EP 6recapA recap episode retelling the events of Nekomonogatari (Kuro), narrated by Koyomi.
Aug 11, 2013This installment serves as a summary of previous events, specifically focusing on the narrative established in Nekomonogatari (Kuro). The story is presented through the perspective and voice of Koyomi, who guides the viewer through a retelling of the key moments and developments from that earlier arc. The episode functions as a recap, revisiting the plot points and character interactions previously shown, ensuring continuity and clarity for the audience by consolidating the information into a single, cohesive presentation delivered by the narrator.
EP 7Koyomi searches for Mayoi while Yotsugi reveals her past and Shinobu opens a time portal
Aug 18, 2013On the final day of summer vacation, Koyomi seeks Mayoi to return her forgotten backpack. He encounters Yotsugi, who explains she was revived by Yuzuru as a shikigami after dying, unlike Koyomi’s immortality or Mayoi’s ghostly state. With Mayoi missing, Koyomi returns home, troubled by Yotsugi’s words. Shinobu reminds him of his looming homework deadline. Wondering if he can reverse time to complete his assignments, Koyomi is surprised when Shinobu confirms this is possible. They travel through a portal at an abandoned temple, intending to reach the previous day. However, they soon realize they have accidentally traveled eleven years into the past instead of just one day back.
EP 8Koyomi attempts to save Mayoi from her fate but alters history leading to global destruction
Aug 25, 2013Koyomi travels back to the day before Mayoi’s death to prevent her transformation into a ghost. He and Shinobu encounter a suspicious six-year-old Tsubasa, who directs them to a police station to find Mayoi’s address. They return the next day to guide her to her mother’s house, but her father reveals she left early. Koyomi eventually finds Mayoi at their original meeting spot. After initially frightening her, he saves her from a truck, successfully preventing her death. However, upon returning to the present, Koyomi discovers that his intervention drastically changed history, ultimately causing the destruction of the world.
EP 9Koyomi and Shinobu face a deserted city caused by saving Mayoi
Sep 1, 2013Koyomi and Shinobu return to the present to find the city deserted, realizing this resulted from saving Mayoi's life in the past. After finding a newspaper dated during the "Tsubasa Cat" events, they attempt to return to the shrine to travel back in time. Oshino has replaced the charm, blocking their powers, and they are soon surrounded by undead at night. Upon escaping, Shinobu deduces that the undead are former vampires who lost their master, herself. She concludes that her past flight led Mayoi to help Koyomi find her, preventing their friendship. Without this bond, Koyomi failed to find Shinobu, was killed by the Cursed Cat, and Shinobu triggered a global vampire infection before her death. They use fireworks to signal survivors but attract the undead again.
EP 10Koyomi and Mayoi walk home after resolving the alternate timeline crisis.
Sep 8, 2013A woman drives out undead by throwing rice, revealing herself as Mayoi, who delivers a letter from Oshino. Koyomi and Shinobu discover they traveled to a different timeline. Before returning to their original reality, they must confront an alternate Shinobu who is still alive. Destroying her stops the undead plague and prevents world destruction. After saying goodbye to adult Mayoi, the pair return to the temple ruins. The alternate Shinobu cries with joy, having reunited with Koyomi in another timeline, and offers her life to enable their return. Back in their rightful time, Koyomi regrets missing the opening ceremony. Shinobu returns to his shadow, and Mayoi appears. They walk together to his house to return her backpack.
EP 11recapKoyomi narrates a recap of Bakemonogatari events from Hitagi Crab to Nadeko Snake
Sep 15, 2013This episode serves as a recap, retelling the narrative events of the series Bakemonogatari. The summary covers the story arcs beginning with Hitagi Crab and concluding with Nadeko Snake. The entire recitation is delivered through narration by the character Koyomi, providing a condensed overview of the preceding plot points without introducing new story developments or spoilers.
EP 12Nadeko Medusa, Part One
Sep 22, 2013Transformed into an apparition, Nadeko confronts Shinobu and a battered Koyomi, who intend to kill her. Envious of their relationship, she stabs Koyomi's heart. The narrative then shifts to Halloween, several days prior, when Nadeko encounters Ougi Oshino, Meme Oshino's niece and a first-year student at Koyomi's high school. Ougi tells Nadeko it is time to stop playing the victim. Later, Nadeko experiences visions of white snakes and contacts Koyomi for advice. They agree to meet at 10 PM at his house, knowing Shinobu will be awake to help. Nadeko then hears a snake's voice instructing her to visit the shrine where she previously killed snakes. There, the giant apparition snake Kuchinawa reveals itself and demands compensation for the white snakes Nadeko killed by asking for a favor, which she accepts.
EP 13Nadeko Medusa Part Two narrative continues with Nadeko and Kuchinawa seeking his body
Sep 29, 2013Nadeko lies to Koyomi about her delusions and agrees to help Kuchinawa locate his missing corpse by attending school during the day and searching at night. At school, her classmates remain upset from the Kaiki charm incident, and she reluctantly assumes the role of class representative. After following a false lead, Nadeko is discovered by Koyomi, who brings her to his home. Her parents had noticed she was missing and contacted Tsukihi, who falsely claimed Nadeko was sleeping there. Koyomi suggests they sleep together, but Shinobu appears, knocks him out, and remarks on Nadeko’s convenient defenselessness before dragging Koyomi away to sleep on the couch.
EP 14Nadeko Medusa, Part Three
Oct 6, 2013Nadeko wakes beside Tsukihi, who confesses her love for Koyomi stems from using it to reject other suitors. Tsukihi cuts Nadeko's bangs, removing her ability to hide emotions. At school, Nadeko snaps at her teacher and classmates after losing her cover. Kuchinawa explains her outburst reveals repressed feelings and directs her to Koyomi's house. Nadeko finds a talisman there. Kuchinawa offers a wish in gratitude. Nadeko asks for Koyomi's love, but Koyomi enters and denies it is possible.
EP 15Nadeko Medusa Part Four details the aftermath of Nadeko swallowing the talisman and defeating Koyomi and Shinobu.
Oct 13, 2013After Nadeko consumes the talisman and revives Kuchinawa, she confronts Koyomi and Shinobu at an abandoned temple, where she defeats them. Kuchinawa explains that their prior interactions were imaginary, stemming from Nadeko swallowing the talisman. Ougi provided the talisman's location, and Nadeko’s actions were a scheme to infiltrate Koyomi’s home for a key. Before killing Koyomi, Nadeko receives a call from Hitagi, who demands she kill Koyomi, Shinobu, and herself to avoid being killed by them. Nadeko agrees to return on graduation day. Six months later, on graduation day, Nadeko waits at the polar snake shrine. Koyomi, Hitagi, and Shinobu arrive accompanied by Suruga and Tsubasa to confront her.
EP 16recapKoyomi narrates a recap of Tsubasa Cat and Nisemonogatari events
Oct 20, 2013This episode serves as a summary retelling of the "Tsubasa Cat" arc from Bakemonogatari and the complete Nisemonogatari series. The narrative is delivered through the perspective of Koyomi, who recounts the significant events and developments from these preceding storylines. The content functions as a review of the previously aired material, providing a condensed overview of the plot points and character interactions established in the earlier installments. No new story events are introduced, as the focus remains strictly on revisiting the history covered in the specified arcs.
EP 17Koyomi returns Mayoi's backpack and encounters a mysterious entity with Shinobu's help.
Oct 27, 2013Koyomi returns home after his time travel journey and reunites with Mayoi to give back her backpack. A strange creature suddenly pursues them, prompting Yotsugi to intervene and fly them to safety. She steals a kiss from Koyomi as repayment before fleeing. Shinobu appears shortly after, enraged, and Koyomi calms her by kissing her in return. Mayoi remains unconscious from the ordeal. Koyomi asks Shinobu about the dark entity they encountered. She reveals she saw it during a trip to Japan four hundred years ago. Shinobu warns that this entity will destroy the entire city if no action is taken to address the threat.
EP 18Shinobu recounts her ancient past in Japan and the tragic fate of her first servant.
Nov 3, 2013Shinobu explains that 400 years ago, she accidentally ended a drought in Japan and was worshipped as a deity. She lived there until villagers vanished, leaving only her and a demon hunter friend. A creature Koyomi encountered attacked them, and Shinobu fled, accidentally taking the hunter's hand. She used it to resurrect him as a servant, similar to Koyomi. However, the man blamed her for their misfortunes. Unable to communicate with him, Shinobu watched him commit suicide by exposing himself to sunlight. She did not return to Japan until six months prior, when she first met Koyomi.
EP 19Shinobu Time Part Three narrative continues with escape and rescue efforts
Nov 10, 2013Following Shinobu’s confession, Koyomi and Mayoi discover Yotsugi overheard them. After Mayoi wakes, the trio plans for the approaching darkness. They escape, but Koyomi is knocked unconscious by Yotsugi’s jump. He wakes hours later to find Shinobu left behind. Since his vampire powers remain, they deduce she is still alive. With his strength fading, they must locate her before she dies permanently. Lacking direction, they seek advice from Izuko Gaen. Upon deciding to shelter in a house, Izuko unexpectedly opens the door, surprising the group.
EP 20Gaen assigns Koyomi three tasks involving Suruga, revealing Mayoi's true nature as a ghost of a ghost.
Nov 17, 2013Gaen demands Koyomi complete three tasks related to Suruga Kanbaru, who is revealed to be her niece. Izuko appears but avoids claiming kinship to protect Suruga. The darkness explains its purpose is to eliminate apparitions violating natural order, specifically targeting Mayoi. She is identified as a ghost of a ghost who failed to pass on after Mother's Day and neglected her duty as a lost cow. Gaen departs, leaving Koyomi and Mayoi to confront this truth. Mayoi accepts she must move on rather than be consumed. She bids Koyomi farewell, kisses him, and confesses her love before disappearing. Four months later, Koyomi recounts the event solely to Ougi Oshino. While heading home, he realizes he failed to say goodbye to Mayoi, a final word he should have spoken.
EP 21Hitagi End, Part One
Nov 24, 2013On New Year's Day, Hitagi contacts Kaiki, who lies about being in Okinawa to avoid her. She insists on flying there to meet him, forcing Kaiki to travel to Okinawa to maintain his deception and avoid death. Upon arrival, Hitagi explains her urgent need for Kaiki to trick Nadeko into abandoning her plans to kill Hitagi and Koyomi on their graduation day. With Oshino missing despite Tsubasa’s efforts to locate him overseas, Hitagi has no other choice but to seek Kaiki’s help. Although Kaiki initially refuses, citing his dislike for Hitagi and lack of motivation, he eventually agrees after considering their connection to Gaen's niece Suruga.
EP 22Kaiki accepts Hitagi's payment to investigate Nadeko's disappearance in Okinawa.
Dec 1, 2013Kaiki agrees to assist Hitagi for ¥100,000, and they depart Okinawa on separate flights to avoid suspicion. Posing as a father of a classmate, he infiltrates Nadeko's home to search for clues. He finds that Nadeko only had photos of herself, lacked friends, and her parents ignored her request to open her closet, indicating she was spoiled. After speaking with Hitagi, Kaiki visits the Polar Snake Shrine. Upon donating, a cheerful Nadeko appears, noting Kaiki is her first visitor despite her renovation efforts. She confirms her twisted view of unrequited love and her intent to kill Koyomi and Hitagi. Kaiki leaves her with yarn for cat's cradle, promising to return before she perfects any patterns.
EP 23Kaiki deceives Nadeko while Hitagi pleads with Koyomi to sever ties
Dec 8, 2013Kaiki meets Hitagi at a Mister Donut, explaining that Nadeko’s childlike state makes her easy to manipulate. He proposes lying about Koyomi’s death to spare them, requiring Hitagi to convince Koyomi to cut contact. Hitagi tearfully accepts this arrangement. The next day, Yotsugi delivers an ultimatum from Gaen, warning that the scheme risks destroying the city despite the ¥3,000,000 compensation. Ignoring the warning, Kaiki visits Nadeko again, proposing a 100-visit cycle. Nadeko reveals she replaced the cat’s cradle yarn with a white snake, terrifying Kaiki into recognizing her insanity. He then tricks her parents out of the house to investigate her room, where he discovers a shocking secret hidden in her closet.
EP 24Kaiki receives an anonymous warning and visits Nadeko with increased payment while Hanekawa returns.
Dec 15, 2013Kaiki finds an anonymous envelope in his hotel room instructing him to stop, which he destroys before calling Hitagi to discuss Gaen and Yotsugi. Hitagi warns him about Nadeko, though she cannot identify the sender. The next day, Kaiki visits Nadeko, offering ¥20,000 and sake instead of the usual ¥10,000. On his return, Hanekawa approaches him, revealing she returned from searching for Oshino overseas without Hitagi or Araragi knowing. Despite Gaen warning her to stay away, she plans to leave again tomorrow. Hanekawa invites Kaiki to her hotel room, where he verifies her loyalty and proposes an information exchange.
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- How many episodes does Monogatari Series: Second Season have?
- Monogatari Series: Second Season has 26 episodes.
- When did Monogatari Series: Second Season come out?
- Monogatari Series: Second Season came out in 2013.
- Which studio made Monogatari Series: Second Season?
- Monogatari Series: Second Season was produced by Shaft.
- Who directed Monogatari Series: Second Season?
- Monogatari Series: Second Season was directed by Akiyuki Shinbou.
- Is Monogatari Series: Second Season finished?
- Current status of Monogatari Series: Second Season: Finished.