Also known as: 化物語
The first entry in what would later become the Monogatari (Series) series of light novels, written by Nisio Isin and illustrated by VOFAN. It was made into an anime by Shaft (Company) in July 2009. The story is school life that centers on vampires, apparitions, gods, ghosts, myths, and spirits.
Characters
Main Characters
Others
- Hachikuji Mayoi
- Kanbaru Suruga
- Sengoku Nadeko
- Hanekawa Tsubasa
- Black Hanekawa
- Oshino Shinobu
- Kiss-Shot Acerola-Orion Heart-Under-Blade
- Oshino Meme
- Araragi Karen
- Araragi Tsukihi
- Kaiki Deishuu
- Senjougahara Chichi
- Ononoki Yotsugi