The BEST episodes directed by Akiyuki Shimbou

Sodachi Lost - Part 3
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8.80
84 votes

#1 - Sodachi Lost - Part 3

Monogatari - Season 4 - Episode 6

Ougi claims to have figured out the whereabouts of Oikura’s mother and, in her own way, helps Araragi and Hanekawa to solve the mystery.

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Sodachi Lost - Part 2
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8.73
85 votes

#2 - Sodachi Lost - Part 2

Monogatari - Season 4 - Episode 5

Araragi and Hanekawa visit Oikura and learn the painful story of her family's past.

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Ougi Formula - Parts 1 & 2
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8.69
100 votes

#3 - Ougi Formula - Parts 1 & 2

Monogatari - Season 4 - Episode 1

During the month of October of his third year in high school, Koyomi Araragi is introduced to a transfer student named Ougi Oshino, who tells him she has something to consult with him. This reveals a tale that brings to light “what” makes Koyomi Araragi.

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Shinobu Mail - Part 6
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8.68
84 votes

#4 - Shinobu Mail - Part 6

Monogatari - Season 4 - Episode 12

As Koyomi prepares for his duel, he learns of the crisis that Hanekawa is facing and must decide what battle he should fight.

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Shinobu Mail - Part 5
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8.67
79 votes

#5 - Shinobu Mail - Part 5

Monogatari - Season 4 - Episode 11

Koyomi is confronted by Shinobu's first minion, the original apparition killer. But instead of starting a battle, the samurai makes a simple request.

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Sodachi Riddle - Part 2
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8.58
81 votes

#6 - Sodachi Riddle - Part 2

Monogatari - Season 4 - Episode 3

Having rediscovered the room on the second floor of the ruined house, Koyomi tells Ougi of the events that happened there five years earlier.

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Shinobu Mail - Part 3
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8.58
78 votes

#7 - Shinobu Mail - Part 3

Monogatari - Season 4 - Episode 9

Having finally arrived at the meeting place, Koyomi and Suruga find an unexpected person waiting for them. Before their reunion can take place, they must face an unexpected foe!

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Sodachi Lost - Part 1
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8.53
83 votes

#8 - Sodachi Lost - Part 1

Monogatari - Season 4 - Episode 4

Hanekawa reveals her concerns about Ougi as she and Araragi go to visit Oikura.

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Sodachi Riddle - Part 1
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8.45
84 votes

#9 - Sodachi Riddle - Part 1

Monogatari - Season 4 - Episode 2

In the aftermath of the previous day, Araragi is about to enter his classroom when Hanekawa informs him that a student absent all year is finally attending. The story pushes further into the past, as more of “what” makes Koyomi Araragi is revealed.

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Shinobu Mail - Part 4
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8.41
79 votes

#10 - Shinobu Mail - Part 4

Monogatari - Season 4 - Episode 10

The group relocates to the North Shirahebi Shrine where Izuko Gaen tells them the story behind the location and the effect Shinobu's first minion had on it.

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Shinobu Mail - Part 2
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8.27
78 votes

#11 - Shinobu Mail - Part 2

Monogatari - Season 4 - Episode 8

After a hurried departure from the cram school ruins, Koyomi and Suruga head toward the meeting place, only to encounter some difficulty along the way.

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Shinobu Mail - Part 1
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8.26
82 votes

#12 - Shinobu Mail - Part 1

Monogatari - Season 4 - Episode 7

Koyomi Araragi waits in the ruins of the cram school to ask Suruga Kanbaru for help, a request he hopes she will refuse.

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