Aniplex and Nisioisin confirm that YOASOBI will perform the theme song for the Monogatari Off Season and Monogatari Monster Season anime. The new Monogatari anime series will soon begin with the Orokamonogatari story.
Kizumonogatari: Koyomi Vamp made its debut on January 12 as a compilation of all three Kizumonogatari films. This trilogy includes Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu, Part 2: Nekketsu, and Part 3: Reiketsu. Not too long after the premiere, Aniplex teased and then revealed the Monogatari Off Season and Monster Season anime adaptations, which are based on the books of the same titles.
Monogatari Off Season & Monster Season Theme Song by YOASOBI
A countdown on the official website for the Monogatari Off Season and Monogatari Monster Season anime series ended on Thursday, revealing that YOASOBI will perform the theme song “Undead.” A special program will be streamed on the ABEMA TV service on May 3 at 7:00 a.m. EDT to preview the new theme song.
The new anime series are currently being produced at SHAFT, with staff from the original Monogatari anime returning. Akiyuki Simbo is the chief director for Monogatari Off Season and Monster Season, with Midori Yoshizawa serving as director. Simbo is working with Fuyashi Tou to oversee the scripts. Once more, Akio Watanabe will be character designer and chief animation director.
Moreover, the following staff will be assisting in production:
- Art Director: Hisaharu Iijima
- Color Key Artist: Yasuko Watanabe
- CG Director: Hisato Shima
- Compositing Director of Photography: Hiyori Hashimoto, Mizuho Ishikawa
- Editing: Rie Matsubara
- Sound Director: Yota Tsuruoka
Lastly, here’s an overview of the Bakemonogatari series, via Crunchyroll:
“Bakemonogatari” (translated “Ghost Story”) was written by Nisioisin, one of the most popular writers in Japan, and the series consists of 5 different stories. Thanks to Meme Oshino, Koyomi Araragi, a high school student, is able to remain a human after coming across a female vampire…
