Nisio Isin's Monogatari series in release order
This guide lists every main Monogatari serie in release order — the sequence audiences originally experienced them. Release order is the best marathon for first-time viewers because character introductions, callbacks, and story twists land naturally. 13 series are included below with posters, ratings, and direct links.
Start the Monogatari in Release Order saga with The Virtual Revolution (2010), the first film audiences saw and the usual entry for a full rewatch. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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In release order, Guess with Jess (2009) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Monogatari in Release Order entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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Lost Signs (2007) is a core middle chapter for Monogatari in Release Order fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
OpenIn release order, Who Changed the World in 2011 is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Monogatari in Release Order entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
OpenIn release order, Friends Forever is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Monogatari in Release Order entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
OpenDinosaur Baby Holy Heroes is a core middle chapter for Monogatari in Release Order fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
OpenWhere the Heart Is sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Monogatari in Release Order. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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In release order, Mr. Sunshine (2018) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Monogatari in Release Order entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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In release order, Monogatari (2009) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Monogatari in Release Order entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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In release order, 10 (2010) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Monogatari in Release Order entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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Josephine Klick (2014) is a core middle chapter for Monogatari in Release Order fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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Molly (2016) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Monogatari in Release Order. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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As the final entry here, Not So Sane Man's Guide to the Multiverse (2018) pays off threads built across the earlier Monogatari in Release Order films. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
OpenRelease order is the standard recommendation for first-time viewers. It matches how the serie were originally released and keeps the story easy to follow.
This guide includes 13 series in the recommended watch order. Streaming availability may vary by region.
Yes. Chronological order follows in-universe events rather than premiere dates. Release order is easier for first-time viewers; chronological order works better on a rewatch.
Streaming availability changes by country and platform. Check MovieLinks for current options, trailers, and related titles in the Monogatari universe.
