The hit anime Monogatari (Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season) continues to surprise. Recently, the official website announced a new trailer highlighting the Shinobumonogatari .
Shinobumonogatari (忍物語) is the eighteenth part of the acclaimed Monogatari Series. Being the twenty-third book in the franchise, it features the narrative of Shinobu Mustard (しのぶマスタード) and marks the beginning of the Monsters season. Although as usual, the work promises to involve readers in a story full of mysteries and supernatural creatures, maintaining the intriguing and unique style that has won over fans around the world.
Synopsis “Monogatari Off & Monster Season”:
Araragi Tsukihi, now in her third year of high school, spends her days in an ordinary, unchanged routine. Meanwhile, Ononoki Yotsugi, in charge of observing him, makes a serious mistake for the first time due to a small oversight. To resolve the situation, Yotsugi heads to Sengoku Nadeko's house. Although Senjougahara Nadeko, now in her third year of high school, spends her days diligently painting for her future. But suddenly, a deadline is announced for her. To overcome the situation, she chooses a method: creating “Four Nadeko”. This is how she realizes that youth is something that not even she can control.
Production Cast:
- Original Work: Nisio Isin, “Gu Monogatari” and “Nade Monogatari” (Kodansha BOX)
- Original Character Concept: VOFAN
- General Director: Akiyuki Shinbo
- Director: Midori Yoshizawa
- Series Composition: Yukihiro Miyamoto, Akiyuki Shinbo
- Screenplay: Miku Oshima
- Character Design: Akio Watanabe
- Animation Directors: Nobuhiro Sugiyama, Kana Miyai
- Art Director: Tsukasa Iijima
- Color Design: Yasuko Watanabe
- CG Director: Hisashi Shima
- Directors of Photography: Kazuyo Hashimoto, Miho Ishikawa
- Editing: Rie Matsubara
- Sound Director: Yota Tsuruoka
- Music: Akatsuki Jinzen
- Animation Production: Studio Shaft
Therefore, the NisiOisin light novel series began with the two-volume story Bakemonogatari in 2006, and served as the basis for the first anime adaptation of the novels in 2009. Furthermore, the “final season” of the novel series ended with ZokuOwarimonogatari in September 2014, but featured a teaser for “Monogatari Series, Next Season Tsugimonogatari”.
Source: Official Website