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Hanamonogatari

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description Hanamonogatari Overview

Now that Koyomi Araragi and Hitagi Senjougahara have graduated, very few familiar faces remain at Naoetsu Private High School. One of these is Suruga Kanbaru, holder of the Monkey's Paw. When she begins to hear talk of a mysterious being known as the "Devil" who will magically solve any problem, Kanbaru immediately thinks these rumors are about her and decides to investigate. She discovers the Devil is actually Rouka Numachi, a former basketball rival from junior high who is no longer able to play due to a leg injury.

Rouka provides free advice to those who seek her out. Acting as a collector of misfortune, she enjoys relieving the stress of her clients by providing them with the false hope...

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Where does Hanamonogatari fit in the Monogatari timeline?

Hanamonogatari takes place after Koyomi Araragi and Hitagi Senjougahara have graduated from Naoetsu Private High School. That makes Suruga Kanbaru the central school-age character for this arc.

Who is the main character in Hanamonogatari?

Suruga Kanbaru is the lead character, and the story focuses on her connection to the Monkey's Paw and the rumors of a wish-granting Devil. Koyomi appears, but this is much more Kanbaru's story than a normal Araragi-led arc.

Who is Rouka Numachi in Hanamonogatari?

Rouka Numachi is a former basketball rival of Kanbaru's and the person tied to the Devil rumors. Her presence turns the arc into a story about injury, resentment, lost athletic identity, and what people do with pain.

Which studio animated Hanamonogatari?

Shaft animated Hanamonogatari, continuing the visual style used across the Monogatari anime adaptations. The arc aired as a short 5-episode television special in 2014.

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