The third volume release of Nisio Isin’s Monogatari series sees the prequel story of how Araragi got into the predicament that he finds himself in at the outset of the Bakemonogatari story. Listen to get the hosts’ view on if this prequel story lived up to their expectations.

This podcast is a spoiler free review of the novel that is the third of its chronological releases. Thus it will contain minor story spoilers as to the prequel happenings of the story.

The opening for this episode is called “Perfect Slumber” by Yui Horie. The closing for this episode is called “Chocolate Insomnia” by Yui Horie.