With Hitagi Crab having concluded, the story of Koyomi Araragi continues. Ever since that incident with a vampire, Koyomi’s life has become much more involved with the supernatural. Which eventually led him to meet a certain lost snail… Synopsis Koyomi Araragi sits alone at Namishiro Park. The day is Sunday, May 14th – Mother’s Day. … Continue reading Bakemonogatari Episode 3 – Mayoi Snail, Part One
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