Koyomi Araragi, a high school junior, survives a vampire attack with the help of Meme Oshino, a strange man who lives in an abandoned building. Although Araragi is no longer a vampire, he continues to exhibit heightened healing abilities and better vision. Despite this, he wants to maintain a normal student life with the support of his friend Tsubasa Hanekawa and the class president. When Araragi catches his classmate Hitagi Senjougahara after she falls down the stairs and realizes she is unnaturally lightweight, he offers to assist her and contacts Oshino for help - the same person who assisted him. Bakemonogatari tracks Araragi's efforts to assist individuals who are struggling with paranormal ailments as he encounters various demons and gods.