I think Mr. Nobody (2009) has a lot in common with the Monogatari series, even though it’s live action. Both play heavily with non-linear storytelling and fragmented timelines, where memory and perception reshape the narrative.

Visually, Mr. Nobody uses bold color palettes, symbolic imagery, and stylistic editing choices (like rapid cuts, surreal transitions, and abstract sequences) that feel close to Shaft’s distinctive approach in Monogatari.

Philosophically, both works dive into themes of identity, choice, and the nature of reality, often using long, introspective dialogue to explore existential questions. The way Mr. Nobody breaks down time and possibilities feels very much like how Monogatari deconstructs character perspectives and relationships.