Episode 3: “Mayoi Snail, Part One”
- 3 of 15
- July 17, 2009
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Bakemonogatari |
|---|---|
| Episode | 3 of 15 |
| Japanese | まよいマイマイ 其ノ壹 |
| Original air date | July 17, 2009 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Shaft |
| Previous episode | Episode 2: “Hitagi Crab, Part Two” |
| Next episode | Episode 4: “Mayoi Snail, Part Two” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu |
“Mayoi Snail, Part One” is episode 3 of the anime Bakemonogatari. It first aired on July 17, 2009.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Koyomi Araragi sits in a large playground and recalls his mother and mountain bike before noticing Mayoi Hachikuji, a girl who appears to be lost. Hitagi Senjougahara joins him, discusses her clothing, and acknowledges that she and Koyomi are friends. While they talk awkwardly around the playground equipment, Koyomi sees Mayoi consulting a map and approaches her, but she refuses his offer of help.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- OP 2“Kaerimichi” — Emiri Katou (as Mayoi Hachikuji)AnimeThemes
- ED 1“Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari” — Nagi Yanagi, supercellAnimeThemes
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Episode guide
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About the series
Bakemonogatari follows the story of Koyomi Araragi, a high school student who was turned into a vampire and later returned to normal. He helps those with supernatural problems, including his classmates Hitagi Senjougahara and Tsubasa Hanekawa. The series explores themes of mystery, romance, and the supernatural.
Read the article →References
- “Bakemonogatari”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Bakemonogatari”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Bakemonogatari”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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