The Mirror World (
Mechanics[]
Maintaining the initial facade of a different world, the mirror world appears to be a total reversal of the normal world, with every person having the opposite of their normal demeanor, as well as features like the text of books being backwards. At first, Koyomi wonders what the criteria for reversal is, exactly which traits get reversed and which remain the same. Later, he concludes that the mirror world shows the other sides of every person present; the selves they keep hidden (for example, Suruga Kanbaru and her desire to kill Koyomi out of jealousy, or Tsubasa HanekawaHanekawa and Black Hanekawa)[1].
In the end however, Ougi Oshino explains the true workings of the mirror world: a normal mirror reflects only about 80% of light, 20% instead being absorbed. In a state of anxiety about leaving high school behind with its many regrets, Koyomi unconsciously utilizes his ability to create aberrations and, seeing his frozen reflection in the mirror, literally stuck in the past, he reaches inside the mirror and pulls out the "20% of light", the regrets of everyone, spanning the entirety of Naoetsu Town. Ultimately, Ougi uses her Matter Creation and manufactures a 100% absorption mirror, which Koyomi enshrines at North Shirahebi Shrine, eliminating the "mirror world" from the town, Ougi commenting that "it's a god's job to accept everyone's regrets". While the situation is resolved peacefully, some after-effects still remain, the one example given being Suruga Kanbaru's frequent dreams about Tooe Gaen for some time after[1].
Differences[]
Locations[]
- Eikou Cram School: The regular site of the abandoned cram school is instead replaced by a ginormous white castle inhabited by Shinobu Oshino, alluding to her past as Princess Acerola. The appearance of the castle seems to be modeled after Disney Castle[1].
Characters[]
- Tsukihi Araragi: Tsukihi is the only character to appear completely unchanged, suggesting that she has no hidden regrets at all.
- Karen Araragi: Karen's appearance is radically different to her normal looks, being notably more short and petite, with a smaller bust. This indicates her hidden insecurities regarding her lack of femininity[1].
- Yotsugi Ononoki: Instead of her usual emotionless expression, in her mirrored state, Yotsugi is extremely expressive, showing her cheeky personality which had previously been hidden by her cold exterior. This suggests a certain amount of regret at her inability to express herself like a normal person and freely show her emotions[1].
- Mayoi Hachikuji: Mayoi's mirrored appearance reflects her inner age, looking like a 21-year-old adult instead of her usual guise of a young girl. This suggests the regret of not being able to grow up and mature normally due to her death at a young age[1].
- Sodachi Oikura: Sodachi's mirrored appearance is as a happy childhood friend of Koyomi's, having accepted his parents' offer to live there instead of remaining in her abusive household. This appearance suggests some regret on her part at having been unable to live that kind of live[1].
- Suruga Kanbaru: Suruga appears in the form of the Rainy Devil, violently attacking Koyomi in a rage. This suggests her regret at not being able to create a relationship with Hitagi Senjougahara and her lingering jealousy toward Koyomi[1].
- Black Hanekawa: Black Hanekawa's appearance suggests some left-over regret of Tsubasa Hanekawa's in regards to her other personality, whom she'd previously foisted all of her stress on[1].
- Little Hanekawa: A young version of Tsubasa Hanekawa. Her young self is described as almost being a totally separate version of herself, and her appearance might suggest some regret at her inability to lead a normal childhood and become a normal person[1].
- Kuchinawa: The fabricated personality of the snake god, created by Nadeko Sengoku, which represents her inner rebellion and true, crude and callous personality. Her appearance suggests Nadeko's regrets at having suppressed herself for years under the guise of a cute girl[1].
- Tooe Gaen: While in the real world, Tooe is deceased, she makes a physical appearance in the mirror world, which is theorized by Ougi to be due to the regrets of Izuko Gaen and Suruga Kanbaru[1].
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First Season | 1. Bakemonogatari (Part One) • 2. Bakemonogatari (Part Two) • 3. Kizumonogatari • 4. Nisemonogatari (Part One) • 5. Nisemonogatari (Part Two) • 6. Nekomonogatari (Black) | |
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Characters & World
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Araragi Family | Koyomi Araragi • Karen Araragi • Tsukihi Araragi • Mother Araragi | |
Naoetsu Private Academy | Faculty: Komichi Tetsujou • Yoshiki • Shima • Irinaka • Hoshina • Harukami Year One Seniors: Koyomi Araragi • Hitagi Senjougahara • Tsubasa Hanekawa • Sodachi Oikura Year One Juniors: Suruga Kanbaru • Seiu Higasa Year One Freshmen: Ougi Oshino Year Two Seniors: Suruga Kanbaru • Seiu Higasa Year Two Juniors: Ougi Oshino • Aburi Honnou • Misago Kanguu • Souwa Kiseki Year Two Freshmen: Kie Harimaze • Kyoumi Kuchimoto Year Two Alumni: Koyomi Araragi • Mitono Shounou • Reika Mayoko • Nikawa Umikawa • Sylvia Civia • Seika Ooki • Hibari Beniguchi Former Class 1-3 Students: 1. Keiri Ashine • 2. Koyomi Araragi • 3. Biwa Arikure • 4. Michisada Igami • 5. Kyuusu Ukitobi • 6. Sodachi Oikura • 7. Enji Kikigoe • 8. Hoka Kijikiri • 9. Aizu Kube • 10. Nageki Gekizaka • 11. Sousho Koudou • 12. Okitada Kouma • 13. Ayazute Shinaniwa • 14. Tsuuma Shuui • 15. Juudo Shuzawa • 16. Kokushi Suuchi • 17. Ruise Sunahama • 18. Hitagi Senjougahara • 19. Kiichigo Daino • 20. Jiku Toune • 21. Suisen Toishima • 22. Chouka Nagagutsu • 23. Roka Haga • 24. Seiko Hayamachi • 25. Sekirou Higuma • 26. Jouro Hishigata • 27. Shimono Fukadoo • 28. Tenko Fukuishi • 29. Shijima Fudou • 30. Sakaatsu Fuyunami • 31. Kabe Madomura • 32. Hyoui Marizumi • 33. Meibi Mizaki • 34. Miawa Mebe • 35. Shokunori Yuba • 36. Shoukei Yoki • 37. Shitsue Waritori | |
Nanahyakuichi Middle School | Faculty: Sasayabu Students: Nadeko Sengoku • Koyomi Araragi • Sodachi Oikura • Sunshi Sajou • Nakuna | |
Gaen Family | Suruga Gaen • Izuko Gaen • Tooe Gaen • Uroko Gaen | |
Specialists | Gaen Network Members: Izuko Gaen • Meme Oshino • Deishuu Kaiki • Yozuru Kagenui • Yotsugi Ononoki Other Specialists: Tadatsuru Teori • Seishirou Shishirui • Episode • Dramaturgy • Guillotinecutter | |
Hearsay Police Department | Koyomi Araragi • Zenka Suou • Nozomi Kizashima • Mitome Saizaki • Tsuzura Kouga Other Police Officers: Karen Araragi | |
Manase National University | Koyomi Araragi • Meniko Hamukai • Hitagi Senjougahara • Sodachi Oikura • Hagoromo Iezumi | |
Beniguchi Family | Kujaku Beniguchi • Hibari Beniguchi • Mikiyoshi Beniguchi • Toyoko Beniguchi | |
Abberations | Vampires: Kissshot Acerolaorion Heartunderblade • Deathtopia Virtuoso Suicidemaster • Tropicalesque Homeawave Dogstrings • Highwaist • Lowrise • Dramaturgy • Episode • Seishirou Shishirui • Kie Harimaze Shikigami: Yotsugi Ononoki • Noise Nadeko • Flirty Nadeko • Reverse Nadeko • God Nadeko Other Oddity Characters: Mayoi Hachikuji • Ougi Oshino • Black Hanekawa • Tsukihi Araragi • Tadatsuru Teori • Rouka Numachi • Zenka Suou • Nozomi Kizashima • Mitome Saizaki Other Oddities: Weight Crab • Lost Cow • Rainy Devil • Jagirinawa • Meddlecat • Cinderswarm Bee • Dying Bird • Hysteria Tiger • Jiangshi • Kuchinawa | |
Shishikurasaki High School | Sodachi Oikura • Amiko Yurugase • Lily Suzubayashi • Norika Kyakufuji • Yuuhei Hashimura • Ayakari Hatamoto • Eritari Kiriki • Bouto Odorima | |
Others | Father Senjougahara • Father Hachikuji • Hakobe Couple • Rouka Hanadori • The Old Witch • Corpse King • Dojo Master • Iie Iezumi • Ochiba Jouraku • Ran Hokkyokusei • Jouka • Sui | |
Locations | In Naoetsu Town: Naoetsu Private Academy • Nanahyakuichi Middle School • Eikou Cram School • Tsuganoki 2nd Middle School • Namishiro Park • North Shirahebi Shrine • Haruya Bookstore • Mister Donut • Araragi Residence • Tsunade Residence • Oikura Residence • Hanekawa Residence • Sengoku Residence • Hachikuji Residence • Tamikura Apartments Other Locations: Corpse Castle • Hell • Route X |