Monogatari

Here’s the recommended viewing order for the Monogatari anime series, commonly referred to as the “Novel Order” or “Broadcast + Chronological Order”, which is considered the optimal experience:

First Season:

1. Bakemonogatari (15 episodes)
2. Kizumonogatari (Film Trilogy: Tekketsu, Nekketsu, Reiketsu)
   (This is a prequel, but best viewed after Bakemonogatari.)
3. Nisemonogatari (11 episodes)
4. Nekomonogatari: Kuro (4 episodes)

Second Season:

5. Monogatari Series: Second Season (26 episodes)
   • Nekomonogatari: Shiro
   • Kabukimonogatari
   • Otorimonogatari
   • Onimonogatari
   • Koimonogatari
6. Hanamonogatari (5 episodes)

Final Season:

7. Tsukimonogatari (4 episodes)
8. Owarimonogatari (Part 1) (12 episodes)
9. Koyomimonogatari (12 short episodes)
10. Owarimonogatari (Part 2) (7 episodes)
11. Zoku Owarimonogatari (6 episodes)

Quick Summary (Recommended Order):

Bakemonogatari → Kizumonogatari Films → Nisemonogatari → Nekomonogatari: Kuro →
Monogatari Series: Second Season → Hanamonogatari → Tsukimonogatari → 
Owarimonogatari (Part 1) → Koyomimonogatari → Owarimonogatari (Part 2) → Zoku Owarimonogatari

Why this order?

• Bakemonogatari introduces characters and concepts clearly.
• Kizumonogatari films are chronologically first but are richer if viewed after the initial series.
• Following this order maintains dramatic and thematic coherence, enhancing character development and story impact.

Enjoy the series!