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OTORIMONOGATARI

OTORIMONOGATARI

Decoy Tale
MangaFantasyFolklore
Pages
284
Published
2018
Language
English

Synopsis

Nadeko encounters a giant snake claiming to be a deity named Kuchinawa, who promises to grant her wish if she helps him find his object of worship. Nadeko soon discovers that obtaining this object will demand a price far greater than she anticipated, leading her into an unexpected and dangerous journey.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

MysteriousTenseAdventurous
Quest

Genres

Fantasy Folklore Manga Young Adult Science Fiction

About the author

Characters

Nadeko SengokuProtagonist
KuchinawaAntagonist
All characters in OTORIMONOGATARI

Frequently asked questions

  • Does this book stand alone or is it part of a larger series?

    This work is an installment within the Monogatari series and is specifically categorized as part of the Second Season arc, meaning it is deeply interconnected with the events and character developments of the preceding volumes.

  • Is there an anime adaptation of this story?

    The story was adapted as part of the Monogatari Series Second Season anime, which was produced by the studio Shaft and aired in 2013.

  • How does the narrative structure of this book compare to others in the series?

    This volume shifts the perspective to focus on Nadeko Sengoku, utilizing her unique voice to explore themes of self-reliance and social connection that are central to the broader series.