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Quick Answer

  1. Hanamonogatari(TV Special · 5 eps)
  2. Tsukimonogatari(TV Special · 4 eps)
  3. The Memorandum of Kyoko Okitegami x Monogatari(PV · 1 eps)
  4. Owarimonogatari(TV · 12 eps)

Total: ~22 episodes / 9h watch time

Tsukimonogatari Watch Order(2026)

With 4 entries across the franchise, Tsukimonogatari can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.

4 entries ~9h total1 series

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

Tips for First-Timers

What you can skip

Recap episodes in Second Season (eps 6, 11, 16) and other recap/summary specials

Common mistake

Starting with Kizumonogatari because it's a prequel — without Bake/Nise context, its callbacks land worse

Short on time?

Watch Bakemonogatari, Monogatari Second Season, and Owarimonogatari (both seasons)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch Tsukimonogatari?

Release order. Start with Hanamonogatari and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.

How long does it take to watch all of Tsukimonogatari?

About 9 hours total across 22 episodes and 4 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 7 days.

Can I skip the movies and OVAs?

This franchise is mostly main series content with no standalone movies or OVAs to worry about.

Release order or chronological order?

Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.

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