"Newcomers and existing fans alike will enjoy diving into the world of Monogatari and meeting the delightful cast of characters. If you're yet to experience this series in any form then this is the perfect time to climb aboard!" - Anime UK News Having defeated Dramaturgy, Koyomi must now face the half-vampire vampire-hunter, Episode. This newest opponent is no match for Koyomi's full vampiric abilities, but what Episode lacks in power he makes up for in strategy. Brute strength may not cut it for Koyomi this time, so he'll have to use his head or lose it…

Having defeated Dramaturgy, Koyomi must now face the half-vampire vampire-hunter, Episode. This newest opponent is no match for Koyomi's full vampiric abilities, but what Episode lacks in power he makes up for in strategy. Brute strength may not cut it for Koyomi this time, so he'll have to use his head or lose it…

Koyomi finds himself in the purrilous grips of the “Afflicting Cat,” all while reeling from Hanekawa's shocking confession. And just as the world around him darkens, a familiar face emerges from the shadows to tame this furious feline. But with the sudden appearance of Koyomi's savior comes a few more surprise guests…

To become human again, Koyomi must face three vampire hunters and return Kiss-Shot’s stolen limbs. His first opponent is Dramaturgy, the massive vampiric vampire hunter. But when Koyomi arrives for his match, instead of going up against an oaf on the offense, he’s met by a comely gent with an offer…

Koyomi Araragi is hit with a sudden realization—there were two snakes wrapped around Nadeko Sengoku’s body. The ceremony is incomplete, and Nadeko’s life hangs in the balance, but can Koyomi take on an all-powerful serpentine god? And as the story moves forward, Koyomi looks back at his first encounter with an aberration to reveal his “tale of wounds”…

“I hate you! I hate you! I hate you! I hate you…” The “truth” behind Suruga Kanbaru’s curse has been laid bare, and Koyomi Araragi finds himself confronted by his own naiveté. Now, he faces a critical difference between himself and Suruga, but can he still save her?

BAKEMONOGATARI (manga) 2“I’m just going to show her around.” The one Koyomi Araragi caught was Hitagi Senjogahara—the “girl whose weight was stolen.” The girl must save herself. She’s got to try not to lose herself in her true feelings …BAKEMONOGATARI (manga) Volume 297819499800289781646593187NISIOISIN, Illustrated by OH! GREAT2/11/20207.99https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/611148/bakemonogatari-manga-volume-2-by-oh-great/

The tale of wounds continues as Koyomi awakens to find himself with vampiric abilities and in the company of a hot-blooded yet cold-blooded little girl. If he ever hopes to reclaim his humanity, he'll have to take on three fearsome hunters from a foreign land, but if Koyomi's not careful, he might just meet his end before he can finish his beginnings.

With Shinobu's return, new battles begin on two fronts. As the Afflicting Cat crosses claws with the Tyrannical Tiger, Koyomi and Seishiro throw down to see who will remain Kiss-Shot's thrall. Now, with their lives on the line and the fate of the world at stake, who will prevail in these double duels of dual realities?

After looking back on the events of Golden Week, Koyomi scrambles to save Hanekawa from the "Afflicting Cat" once again. This time, Black Hanekawa's power threatens to grow to regal heights, but does Koyomi even stand a chance against the cat that came back?