Hanamonogatari

Synopsis

Continues the story of Monogatari Series: Second Season

As the Monogatari Series: Second Season unfolds, Koyomi Araragi continues to encounter bizarre events, supernatural beings, and divine figures alongside his close-knit group of friends: the hardworking Tsubasa Hanekawa, the doughnut-loving vampire Shinobu Oshino, the energetic troublemaker Suruga Kanbaru, the bite-prone spirit Mayoi Hachikuji, Koyomi's devoted admirer Nadeko Sengoku, and his enigmatic girlfriend Hitagi Senjougahara. With a new school term beginning and graduation on the horizon, Koyomi must consider his future, the bonds he wishes to maintain, and which companions he will stand by. Yet, as peculiar incidents erupt, Koyomi suddenly disappears and a ferocious tiger-like entity emerges. With Hanekawa becoming its target, she quickly realizes she must learn to defend herself.

In this installment

After Koyomi Araragi and Hitagi Senjougahara graduate, Naoetsu Private High School is mostly populated by unfamiliar students. One remaining student is Suruga Kanbaru, who still carries the Monkey's Paw. When she hears rumors about a mysterious being called the "Devil" that supposedly solves any problem through supernatural means, Kanbaru suspects she might be involved but decides to investigate the claims. Her search leads her to discover that the Devil is actually Rouka Numachi, a former junior high basketball rival who can no longer play due to a leg injury. Rouka offers free advice to those in need, taking on their misfortunes and finding enjoyment in the temporary relief her deceptive solutions provide. While Kanbaru does not see Rouka's actions as truly harmful, she scolds her for being dishonest before going home, feeling reassured that she is not the subject of the gossip. However, she soon realizes there may still be reason to worry—her left hand has returned to its human form.

Background

Hanamonogatari adapts the third volume of NisiOisiN's Monogatari Series: Second Season.