Bakemonogatari Season 1 Episode 6
Bakemonogatari
Season 1

Ep 6. Suruga Monkey - (Part 1)

  • TV-14
  • August 9, 2009
  • 24 min

Suruga Monkey - (Part 1) is the sixth episode of the first season of the anime series Bakemonogatari. The episode starts off with Araragi Koyomi running into his classmate, Kanbaru Suruga who invites him to her house to chat. Once there, she shows him a strange talisman she found while cleaning her room and tells him about a strange encounter she had with a monkey's paw which granted her wish.

Araragi becomes suspicious of Kanbaru and reminds her of the supernatural occurrences that have been happening around them. Kanbaru admits to already knowing about the supernatural and tells him the story of how she acquired the monkey's paw and warn him about the dangers of wishes. She then tells him that she wants him to help her get rid of the monkey's paw and the affliction it has brought upon her.

Araragi visits Oshino Meme who advises him on how to deal with the monkey's paw. He tells Araragi how the monkey's paw works and how Kanbaru may have unknowingly made a dangerous wish. Araragi is tasked with investigating the truth behind Kanbaru's wish and must find a way to deal with the monkey's paw before Kanbaru is consumed by it.

In the meantime, Kanbaru starts to act strangely around Araragi and begins to make advances towards him. Araragi is put in an uncomfortable position and starts to worry about Kanbaru's sanity and the danger she poses.

Suruga Monkey - (Part 1) sets the stage for a thrilling and intense story arc which follows Araragi and Kanbaru as they battle against the supernatural forces which threaten their lives and the lives of those around them. The episode is filled with tension, suspense and a sense of danger which keeps the viewer on edge throughout the entire duration.

The episode provides a deeper insight into the characters of Araragi and Kanbaru and their complex relationship. It also introduces new themes such as the consequences of wishes and the danger of getting involved with the supernatural.

The animation style and music in the episode are top-notch and contribute to the overall atmosphere and mood. The voice acting is also excellent and brings the characters to life.

Overall, Suruga Monkey - (Part 1) is a must-watch episode for fans of the supernatural genre. It is a well-crafted and well-executed episode which showcases the talent of the writers, animators and voice actors involved. The episode leaves the viewer eagerly anticipating the next episode in the story arc and leaves a lasting impression on the viewer.

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Description
  • First Aired
    August 9, 2009
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    24 min
  • Language
    English
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