Monogatari: Off and Monster episode 1 release date and time, where to watch, and more

Monogatari: Off and Monster episode 1 is scheduled to be released on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 10 pm JST. Fans in Japan can stream the episode on ABEMA.

There is plenty of excitement within the Monogatari community since this particular series is set in Araragi’s college. However, this time the focus will be on the girls whom Araragi has saved in the past. Furthermore, fans are in for a treat as YOASOBI will be performing the opening theme song, titled Undead.

It is also important to note that Monogatari: Off and Monster episode 1 will have a longer runtime in comparison to other episodes of Bakemonogatari directed by Akiyuki Shinbo.

Monogatari: Off and Monster episode 1 release date and time

A still from the trailer of Monogatari: Off and Monster (Image via Studio Shaft)

As stated earlier, Monogatari: Off and Monster episode 1 is all set to be released on July 6, 2024, at 10 pm JST. Every week, new episodes will be made available.

The first episode will have a runtime of 50 minutes. Despite the difference in time zones, most parts of the world will be able to view the episode on the aforementioned date. The release times for Monogatari: Off and Monster episode 1 along with their corresponding timezones are listed below:

Time Zone	Release Time	Release Day	Release Date
Pacific Standard Time	6 am	Saturday	July 6, 2024
Central Standard Time	8 am	Saturday	July 6, 2024
Eastern Standard Time	9 am	Saturday	July 6, 2024
Greenwich Mean Time	1 pm	Saturday	July 6, 2024
Central European Summer Time	3 pm	Saturday	July 6, 2024
Indian Standard Time	6:30 pm	Saturday	July 6, 2024
Philippine Time	9 pm	Saturday	July 6, 2024
Australia Central Standard Time	10:30 pm	Saturday	July 6, 2024

Where to watch Monogatari: Off and Monster episode 1

Fans residing in Japan can watch the latest episodes of Monogatari: Off and Monster series on ABEMA, where they stream the episodes for free.

However, those residing outside of Japan can watch the simulcast of the episode on Crunchyroll. This streaming platform will provide global audiences with the English-subtitled version of the episode.

Fans can also expect an English-dubbed version of the Monogatari: Off and Monster episode 1, which might take some time. Furthermore, Crunchyroll does not offer free episode streaming; instead, fans must avail of their paid services.

Also Read: 10 best anime to watch if you like Bakemonogatari

Monogatari: Off and Monster staff and cast

A still from the anime series (Image via Studio Shaft)

Studio Shaft will head the project and animate the popular light novel series. The main staff responsible for the production of the series is as follows:

Chief Director - Akiyuki Shinbo
Director - Midori Yoshizawa
Script - Miku Yoshima
Music - Kei Haneoka and Satoru Kosaki
Original creator - NisiOisin
Original Character Design - VOfan
Character Design - Akio Watanabe
Art Director - Hisaharu Iijima
Editing: Rie Matsubara

Monogatari: Off and Monster also has an incredible voice-acting lineup featuring industry veterans who have worked on some of the most popular anime series in the past. The cast for the anime series is as follows:

Mayoi Hachikuji - Emiri Kato
Nadeko Sengoku - Kana Hanazawa
Yotsugi Ononoki - Saori Hayami
Tsukihi Araragi - Yuka Iguchi
Hitagi Senjougahara - Chiwa Saito
Koyomi Araragi - Hiroshi Kamiya
Ougi Oshino - Kaori Mizuhashi
Shinobu Oshino - Maaya Sakamoto
Sodachi Oikura - Marina Inoue
Suruga Kanbaru - Miyuki Sawashiro

Plot of Monogatari: Off and Monster anime

Araragi Koyomi’s story in the series has finally come to an end. After a rather arduous journey, he finally managed to graduate from high school. However, the focus will now be on the girls that were saved by the protagonist.

The Off novels are a collection of short stories that seem to occur in the Monogatari timeline, while the Monster novels explore the short stories set in the time when Araragi attends college. The anime will be based on these short stories, which take place in the same timeline.

Stay tuned for more anime and manga news as 2024 progresses.

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