Fans of the Monogatari series have been clamoring for the much anticipated origin story of Bakemonogatari since it's anime release in 2009. Now after 6 years Aniplex USA plans to bring the film to select US theaters this February.

 KIZUMONOGATARI PART 1: TEKKETSU features the origin story of the highly popular Monogatari Series originally created by author NISIOISIN and is a direct prequel to the BAKEMONOGATARI television series. The story follows the protagonist Koyomi Araragi and his encounter with the horrifying vampire, Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade A.K.A. the “King of Apparitions.” Koyomi saves Kiss-shot who was fatally wounded by offering his blood to her in exchange for his own.

There are no details on what theaters have been selected yet so please stay tuned and check out the official home page: www.Kizumonogatari-USA.com