

Episode 8: “Suruga Monkey, Part Three”
- 8 of 15
- August 28, 2009
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Bakemonogatari |
|---|---|
| Episode | 8 of 15 |
| Japanese | するがモンキー 其ノ參 |
| Original air date | August 28, 2009 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Shaft |
| Previous episode | Episode 7: “Suruga Monkey, Part Two” |
| Next episode | Episode 9: “Nadeko Snake, Part One” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu |
“Suruga Monkey, Part Three” is episode 8 of the anime Bakemonogatari. It first aired on August 28, 2009.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
The hand seems to have a mind of its own, granting wishes in unexpected and negative ways. Suruga has avoided making wishes on the hand since then.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- OP 3“Ambivalent World” — Miyuki Sawashiro (as Suruga Kanbaru)AnimeThemes
- ED 1“Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari” — Nagi Yanagi, supercellAnimeThemes
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Episode guide
All 15 episodes → · 15 of 15 episodes have a summary
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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