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    Nisemonogatari

    Nisemonogatari / 偽物語 / Impostory
    Nisemonogatari
    Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Mystery, Supernatural
    Studios: Shaft
    Producers: Aniplex, Kodansha, Rakuonsha
    Licensors: Aniplex of America
    Rating: 8.13 / 10
    Rank: #501
    Popularity: #290
    Users Listed: 760,301
    Users Scored: 446,294
    NSFW: No
    Last Updated: 04/27/2025
    Aired: January 8, 2012 – March 18, 2012 (Winter)
    Type: tv
    Source: Light Novel
    Age Rating: R
    Episodes: 11
    Broadcast: Sunday at 00:00 (JST)

    Synopsis:

    Koyomi Araragi's life takes a sharp turn following a brush with the supernatural. Already accustomed to assisting those afflicted by unusual occurrences, he finds himself unexpectedly detained by his partner, Hitagi Senjougahara. Her actions stem from a desperate attempt to shield his sister Karen from the machinations of Deishuu Kaiki, a notorious con artist with a history linked to Senjougahara’s past.

    Araragi's efforts to secure Karen's release reveal a complex web of familial secrets and unforeseen threats. As he navigates these challenges, alongside his sister Tsukihi, newly introduced figures emerge, their intentions shrouded in uncertainty. The narrative unfolds with a blend of mystery and interpersonal dynamics, exploring themes of protection, family bonds, and the hidden consequences of the extraordinary. The series presents a character-driven story with an emphasis on unraveling intricate relationships against a backdrop of supernatural intrigue.

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    Episodes:

    • Episode 1: Karen Bee, Part One (Aired: 01/08/2012)
    • Episode 2: Karen Bee, Part Two (Aired: 01/15/2012)
    • Episode 3: Karen Bee, Part Three (Aired: 01/21/2012)
    • Episode 4: Karen Bee, Part Four (Aired: 01/28/2012)
    • Episode 5: Karen Bee, Part Five (Aired: 02/05/2012)
    • ... and 6 more episodes

    Characters:

    • Araragi, Karen (Main) - Voice Actors: Kitamura, Eri, Heller, Angélique
    • Araragi, Koyomi (Main) - Voice Actors: Kamiya, Hiroshi, Hartmann, Damien
    • Araragi, Tsukihi (Main) - Voice Actors: Iguchi, Yuka, Heller, Karl-Line
    • Oshino, Shinobu (Main) - Voice Actors: Sakamoto, Maaya, Volpé, Isabelle
    • Hachikuji, Mayoi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Katou, Emiri, Volpé, Isabelle
    • Hanekawa, Tsubasa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Horie, Yui, Heller, Karl-Line
    • Kagenui, Yozuru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shiraishi, Ryouko, Volpé, Isabelle
    • Kaiki, Deishuu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Miki, Shinichiro
    • Kanbaru, Suruga (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sawashiro, Miyuki, Benedito, Dany
    • Ononoki, Yotsugi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hayami, Saori, Heller, Angélique
    • Sengoku, Nadeko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hanazawa, Kana, Heller, Karl-Line
    • Senjougahara, Hitagi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Saitou, Chiwa, Barrier, Jessica

    Staff:

    • Iwakami, Atsuhiro (Producer)
    • Kubota, Mitsutoshi (Producer)
    • Matsushita, Takuya (Producer)
    • Kashiwada, Shinichirou (Assistant Producer)
    • Ooshima, Miku (Assistant Producer)
    • Yodo, Akiko (Assistant Producer)
    • Itamura, Tomoyuki (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Shinbou, Akiyuki (Director, Series Composition)
    • Tsuruoka, Youta (Sound Director)
    • Ishikawa, Shunsuke (Episode Director)
    • Kawabata, Takashi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Mikamo, Yoshito (Episode Director)
    • Miyamoto, Yukihiro (Episode Director)
    • Takatsu, Yukio (Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director)
    • Tatsuwa, Naoyuki (Episode Director, Storyboard, 2nd Key Animation, Layout)
    • Yase, Yuki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Kizawa, Yukito (Script)
    • Nakamoto, Muneo (Script)
    • Ashino, Yoshiharu (Storyboard)
    • Iwasaki, Yasutoshi (Storyboard, Layout, Key Animation, Assistant Animation Director)
    • Mori, Yoshihiro (Storyboard)
    • Ootani, Hajime (Storyboard)
    • Sasaki, Shinsaku (Storyboard)
    • Sasaki, Mitsuru (Storyboard, In-Between Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
    • ClariS (Theme Song Performance)
    • Iguchi, Yuka (Theme Song Performance)
    • Kitamura, Eri (Theme Song Performance)
    • Kousaki, Satoru (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Arrangement, Music)
    • Saitou, Chiwa (Theme Song Performance)
    • meg rock (Theme Song Lyrics)
    • ryo (Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Arrangement)
    • Abe, Nozomu (Key Animation)
    • Abe, Kanako (Key Animation)
    • Abe, Genichirou (Key Animation)
    • Aizu, Takayuki (Director of Photography)
    • Ajiki, Kei (Key Animation)
    • Akao, Ryoutarou (Animation Director)
    • Anno, Masato (Key Animation)
    • Aoki, Ume (Principle Drawing)
    • Aoyagi, Ryuuhei (Key Animation)
    • Arai, Hiroaki (Key Animation)
    • Arakaki, Issei (Key Animation)
    • Buriki (Principle Drawing)
    • Chiba, Takayuki (Key Animation)
    • Echigo, Mitsutaka (Key Animation)
    • Fukuyama, Eiji (Key Animation)
    • Gekidan Inu Curry (Special Effects)
    • Geshi, Yuuya (Key Animation)
    • Hagiwara, Masato (Key Animation)
    • Hara, Yuuki (Key Animation)
    • ... and 130 more staff

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