Buckle up, Monogatari fans! Aniplex has officially unveiled its next big anime project, confirming adaptations of the Monogatari light novel collections "Off-Season" and "Monster Season." Keep reading because this article will highlight everything you need to know about the beloved Monogatari Off-Season and Monster Season anime, including the release date, trailer, and more!
Monogatari Off-Season and Monster Season Possible Release Date and Trailer
The beloved Monogatari supernatural anime series is making its grand return after a multi-year break. Aniplex has officially confirmed adaptations of the Monogatari light novel collections Off-Season and Monster Season, targeting a 2024 release.
Unfortunately, there is no exact date yet on when it is going to be released, but we will update this article once Aniplex reveals the release date. For now, you can watch the trailer above!
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Aniplex Teases With Cryptic "O" and "M" Hints
Aniplex built up anticipation by leaving cryptic "O" and "M" letters on its various websites and social media profiles. This sparked much fan speculation about what popular anime series could be getting new adaptations. Popular guesses included One Punch Man Season 3 and an anime version of the Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint manhwa.
However, it turned out the letters were teasing the fourth and fifth Monogatari sagas - "Off-Season" and "Monster Season."
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Monogatari Anime Staff and Studio
Fan-favorite studio Shaft is returning to produce the new seasons under chief director Akiyuki Shinbo, who worked on previous Monogatari adaptations. Midori Yoshizawa is taking over directorial duties. Other returning staffers include character designer Akio Watanabe.
The key visual features heroines like Nadeko Sengoku and Mayoi Hachikuji. The tagline translates to "Youth continues into the past and future,” hinting at Off-Season’s retrospective stories and Monster Season’s college timeline.
More Monogatari Off-Season and Monster Season Anime Details
Monogatari Off-Season consists of four separate story arcs published from 2015 to 2017:
- Orokamonogatari
- Wazamonogatari
- Nademonogatari
- Musubimonogatari
While Monster Season has six arcs that were released between 2017 and 2021, such as:
- Shinobumonogatari
- Yoimonogatari
- Amarimonogatari
- Ogimonogatari
- Shinomonogatari Part 1
- Shinomonogatari Part 2
The adaptation announcement comes just before the original Monogatari light novels' 15th anniversary. It's been five years since new anime content in 2019’s Zoku Owarimonogatari TV specials. Off-Season and Monster Season represent a long-awaited return for the beloved supernatural franchise.
With Aniplex confirming new Monogatari Off-Season and Monster Season anime projects arriving in 2024, fans have a thrilling continuation of the Monogatari saga to anticipate featuring much-loved characters following new supernatural adventures.
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