The original novel 'Kizumonogatari,' which inspired the Kizumonogatari film series, was published. It is part of the Monogatari series written by Nisio Isin.
The announcement of the animated film project adapting the Kizumonogatari novel into a trilogy of movies, including Part 1: Tekketsu, was made.
The theatrical release of 'Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu,' the first movie of the Kizumonogatari trilogy, directed by Akiyuki Shinbo and produced by Shaft studio.
Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu was screened at various international anime film festivals, expanding its audience beyond Japan.