Monogatari: Off and Monster Episode 9 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch, and Additional Details

The revised release date for Monogatari: Off and Monster episode 9 is set for September 14, 2024, at 10 pm JST. Fans in Japan can view the series exclusively on ABEMA, whereas international viewers can catch the episode on Crunchyroll.

The delay for episode 9 occurred due to a special program that aired in place of this episode. This announcement was made on August 31, 2024, following the airing of episode 8 on the same platform.

The news was shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) by Nisio Isin’s official page.

Monogatari: Off and Monster episode 9 release details

Deathtopia as seen in the anime series (Image via Shaft) — Deathtopia from the anime series (Image via Shaft)

Viewers can look forward to Monogatari: Off and Monster episode 9 airing on September 14, 2024, at 10 pm JST. Due to the variety of time zones, most global regions will be able to access the episode on this date.

The release schedule across various time zones is as follows:

Time Zone	Release Time	Release Day	Release Date
Pacific Standard Time	6 am	Saturday	September 14, 2024
Central Standard Time	8 am	Saturday	September 14, 2024
Eastern Standard Time	9 am	Saturday	September 14, 2024
Greenwich Mean Time	1 pm	Saturday	September 14, 2024
Central European Summer Time	3 pm	Saturday	September 14, 2024
Indian Standard Time	6:30 pm	Saturday	September 14, 2024
Philippine Time	9 pm	Saturday	September 14, 2024
Australia Central Standard Time	10:30 pm	Saturday	September 14, 2024

Where to watch Monogatari: Off and Monster episode 9

As previously noted, fans in Japan can enjoy Monogatari: Off and Monster episode 9 exclusively on ABEMA. This platform has secured exclusive streaming rights to the show, and the episode will be available for free. Meanwhile, international audiences must tune in via Crunchyroll and will need a subscription to access the episodes.

A brief recap of Monogatari: Off and Monster episode 8

The preceding episode focused on Princess Acerola’s transformation into a demon. The plot highlighted a conversation between Deathtopia and her underling, Tropicalesque, regarding Deathtopia’s desire to consume Princess Acerola’s flesh—a goal that led to her repeated starvation and the eventual loss of her powers.

Offering various possible solutions, the group concluded that the best course of action was to turn Princess Acerola into a vampire. However, Tropicalesque was killed, lacking the regenerative abilities of Deathtopia.

In the end, Deathtopia successfully transformed Princess Acerola into a vampire, and as nearly 600 years passed, the two were set to reunite.

Expectations for Monogatari: Off and Monster episode 9

With the previous episode ending on a cliffhanger, episode 9 of Monogatari: Off and Monster is likely to explore the anticipated reunion of Deathtopia and Acerola. Additionally, the series may shift its focus back on characters such as Araragi Tsukihi and Nadeko Sengoku, shedding light on the events leading to their fallout, which is a crucial aspect of the storyline that fans are eager to understand.

Stay tuned for more updates on anime and manga as 2024 unfolds.