Another entry in the growing list of Light Novel to Anime to Game conversions, Bakemonogatari will hop on the bandwagon of PSP games as confirmed by Dengeki Playstation. Very popular for its witty banter and dynamic characters, such as vampires, snails, crabs, snakes, and such, Bakemonogatari PSP will be published by Namco Bandai and will feature 3D character models and scenes from the Bakemonogatari anime (not Nisemonogatari of this season, mind you), along with some form of two player support. Character voice roles are highly likely to be retained from the anime for the game.

Slated to be released on August 23rd by Namco Bandai, one can expect another milking of a popular franchise... probably in a visual novel format with unique gimmicks.

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Series Info:

• Prequel: Bakemonogatari (2009)
• Production Studio: Shaft
• Air Date: Winter 2012. 1/8 start. (11 episodes x 24 minutes per)
• Notable Staff/VA for Main Roles:
  • Series Creator: Nisio, Ishin
  • Director: Shinbou, Akiyuki (Arakawa Under the Bridge, Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica)
  • VA (Araragi, Karen): Kitamura, Eri (Angel Beats!, Ao No Exorcist, Blood+, Last Exile, Working!!)
  • VA (Araragi, Tsukihi): Iguchi, Yuka (Bokurano, Mayo Chiki!, Toaru Majutsu no Index, True Tears)
• Premise/Plot Summary: In Nisemonogatari, the focus turns to the sisters Karen and Tsukihi Araragi. Together, the two "fire sisters" attempt to capture Kaiki Deishu, who makes his return and begins spreading the curse inflicted on Nadeko. Notably, this is the same swindler who deceived Hitagi prior to the events of Bakemonogatari...

Discussion/Impressions: (Series + Episode 01)

Following an agonizing two year wait comes the eagerly awaited sequel to the surprise 2009 hit, Bakemonogatari. The question is, was it worth the wait?

Fans of the popular series, Bakemonogatari, will be pleased to hear that the sequel, Nisemonogatari, will be airing in January. The main focus of this story will be on Koyomi Araragi’s sisters: “Fire Sisters” Tsukihi and Karen Araragi.

Sources: [Anime News Network]

It has been confirmed that Kizumonogatari, the light novel prequel to Bakemonogatari, will be getting an anime adaptation as well. Kizumonogatari covers the the highly referenced incident in which Araragi becomes a vampire at the hands of a not-so-loli Shinobu. That makes it a definite must-see for fans of the series.

Are you dying to get your next Bakemonogatari fix? Unfortunately SHAFT has announced that the final episode of the Tsubasa Cat story arc will be delayed until June 9th. This doesn't come as a surprise to many though. After all, the first online episode was delayed due to production scheduling issues.

Although it'll be rough to live without Arararararagi-kun for 3 more months, at least they aren't trolling the fans like KyoAni and their years of teasing Haruhi fans to bring them the Endless Eight fiasco. Let us know what you'll do in the mean time in the comments below.