The prequel novel to top-selling anime Bakemonogatari, titled Kizumonogatari, has received the long-sought confirmation for an animated adaptation.
The announcement comes attached in flyer form to the recently released novel, Nekomonogatari:
As can be gathered from the poster, the plot is set around Aya Hirano-voiced loli-vampire, Oshino Shinobu.
Fans of top-tier tsundere Senjougahara Hitagi or much-loved Sengoku Nadeko may be disappointed, as the story takes place before their encounters with protagonist Araragi Koyomi, likely preventing a more than passing appearance, if any.
With animation studio Shaft’s history with releasing episodes finished and on-time, expectations of numerous delays may be justified – in any case Shaft has yet to mock fans with further release details.
six years later…
When the f♥♥k will this be released? o___o
I just finish Bakemonogatari (wrote about it on my blog) http://vzartanime.blogspot.com/2010/09/bakamonogatari-better-than-i-expected.html, so I’m anticipating this prequel.
This is so good i hope the sequel gets animated too.
That aviator helmet makes her look kinda cute, all things considered.