During the Aniplex Online Fest 2023 livestream, Aniplex announced that the Kizumonogatari anime series will be returning in a new compilation anime movie. This upcoming movie is titled Kizumonogatari: Koyomi Vamp.
The Kizumonogatari anime series was released in three consecutive films from 2016 to 2017. Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu released in January 2016, Part 2: Nekketsu released in August 2016, and Part 3: Reiketsu finished the trilogy in January 2017. Fans will have another dose with the Kiyomi Vamp compilation film premiering early next year.
The Kizumonogatari Trilogy Returns in Kizumonogatari: Koyomi Vamp
Aniplex’s latest livestream reveals Kizumonogatari: Koyomi Vamp will premiere on January 12, 2024. This new compilation anime film brings all three previous works into one with substantial re-edits. The exact nature of these re-edits and changes were not revealed, however. An English release was not announced either. Fans may enjoy a glimpse of the new movie in the latest trailer.
Watch the new trailer below, via Aniplex’s official YouTube channel:
Kizumonogatari is the third volume in the highly popular Monogatari book series by NisiOisin. It is also a prequel to Bakemonogatari. In the novel, protagonist Koyomi Araragi meets a female vampire, Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade in a fateful encounter. The story tells of his journey back to a normal life after meeting her.
Bakemonogatari anime series director Tatsuya Oishi also directed the film trilogy at the anime studio SHAFT. Akiyuki Simbo was was the chief director according to the series credits. In addition, Akio Watanabe and Hideyuki Morioka designed the characters. Yota Tsuruoka directed the sound composition, and Satoru Kousaki composed the music.
At Aniplex Online Fest 2023, Aniplex also announced that Blue Exorcist is finally returning with a new anime. Blue Exorcist Shimane Illuminati Saga picks up from where Kyoto Saga ended by adapting manga volumes 10 through 15. Anime watchers can also expect this new series to premiere in January 2024.
