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Kiichigo Daino

## Appearances

**Kiichigo Daino** (題野(だいの) 木苺(きいちご), *Daino Kīchigo*), also known as **Daachan** (だあちゃん, *Dāchan*), is a minor character from the *Monogatari Series*. She was a student of Naoetsu Private Academy and one of Koyomi Araragi and Sodachi Oikura's former classmates from class 1-3.

## Personality

Kiichigo was an eloquent talker, able to convince others of her innocence despite, in retrospect, not actually having been that convincing at all. She seemed to be in a hurry during the class meeting.

## Appearance

Kiichigo's appearance is never described.

## Background

Kiichigo was a member of class 1-3 and the flower arrangement club of Naoetsu Private Academy. She, along with all her classmates, was invited to the class meeting held by Sodachi.

## Trivia

* Kiichigo's last name, Daino, is written with the characters for "topic" and "plains".
* Kiichigo's first name means "tree strawberry".
* During midterms in her first year, her overall placement was 25th. Her scores were:
	+ **Japanese:** 69
	+ **Math:** 84
	+ **Science:** 79
	+ **Society:** 42
	+ **English:** 52
Kenbayashi

"*When there's such a wonderful place like heaven, why would you want to live in a horrible world like this one?*"

— **Kenbayashi**

## Media

### Manga Debut

Oogiri, Chapter 2

**Kenbayashi** (剣林(けんばやし), *Kenbayashi*) is the protagonist of one of the short stories in Oogiri. He is a member of his high-school's science club, along with Chinoike.

## Personality

Kenbayashi is the most determined member of the science club, wishing to achieve a way to get to heaven more than anything in the world, although he isn't competent enough to do it himself. He was easily decieved by Boukoku Kamayude, which shows that he is a bit naive. Even so, a darker side of him is revealed when the RKD-EK9 is completed, and he uses it without hesitation, even though he knows very well that it will kill him. He views the world as a terrible place, and so has no qualms about leaving it for heaven, a supposedly wonderful place.

## Appearance

Kenbayashi is a young man with light purple hair and purple eyes, with large bags under them. He is shown wearing his school uniform, consisting of a black blazer over a white shirt and black pants.

## Background

Kenbayashi is a member of the science club who is searching for a way to get enough virtue points to enter heaven after death.

## Quotes

* (Kenbayashi to Chinoike) *"We humans were able to climb mountains, dive into the sea, fly in the sky and stand on the moon! It might seem impossible, but now we know that heaven exists. We can still try to get there!"*
* (Kenbayashi before taking RKD-EK9) *"When there's such a wonderful place like heaven, why would you want to live in a horrible world like this one?"*
* (Kenbayashi's last words) *"Huh...? Chinoike-san... When you take off your glasses... you look surprisingly... cute..."*

## Trivia

* It is unknown whether Kenbayashi is his first or last name, although it is most likely his last name.
* Kenbayashi can be translated as "forest of swords".
Katanagatari Chapter Nine: King Sword, Saw

* Japanese
* English

**Katanagatari Chapter Nine: King Sword, Saw** (刀語(かたながたり) 第九話(だいきゅうわ) 王刀(おうとう)・鋸(のこぎり), *Katanagatari Dai Kyū-wa Ōtō Nokogiri*) is the ninth novel of the *Katanagatari Series*, written by Nisio Isin and illustrated by Take. It was released on September 4, 2007 in Japanese and on November 26, 2019 as a part of the third English Omnibus.

## Synopsis

Swordless “swordsman” Shichika and self-described “schemer” Togame are on a quest to obtain twelve peculiar masterpiece blades. Pitting the former against his sister, who has acquired one of the legendary weapons, and the latter against a rival at court, Princess Negative, this hardcover edition, featuring a gatefold color insert, beautiful interior art, and copious bilingual footnotes, is the third of a quartet collecting a best-selling series from the former homeland of samurais and ninjas.

*(Second Omnibus Synopsis)*

## Contents

* **Prologue**
(序章(じょしょう), *Joshō*)
* **Chapter One: The Heartland School**
(一章(いっしょう)　心王一鞘流(しんおういちそうりゅう), *Isshō: Shin'ō Ichisō Ryū*)
* **Chapter Two: Zanki Kiguchi**
(二章(にしょう)　汽口慚愧(きぐちざんき), *Nishō: Kiguchi Zanki*)
* **Chapter Three: The Follower**
(三章(さんしょう)　門下生(みんかせい), *Sanshō: Monkasei*)
* **Chapter Four: Oshidori Maniwa**
(四章(よんしょう)　真庭鴛鴦(まにわおしどり), *Yonshō: Maniwa Oshidori*)
* **Chapter Five: Shangri-Outou**
(五章(ごしょう)　王刀楽土(おうとうらくえん), *Goshō: Ōtō Rakuen*)
* **Chapter Six: Blind Shogi**
(六章(ろくしょう)　目隠将棋(めかくししょうぎ), *Rokushō: Mekakushi Shōgi*)
* **Epilogue**
(終章(しゅうしょう), *Shūshō*)

## Characters

*Note: **Bold** = First Appearance / Mention*

* Shichika Yasuri
* Togame the Schemer
* Princess Hitei
* Emonzaemon Souda
* Houou Maniwa
* Pengin Maniwa
* Oshidori Maniwa
* **Zanki Kiguchi**

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4  Volume 9 (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4  English Volume 3 (in English). Published by Vertical.
Kunagisa Organization

The **Kunagisa Organization** (玖渚機関(くなぎさきかん), *Kunagisa Kikan*) is one of the biggest financial conglomerates in the world of the *Zaregoto Series*, with over 21200 affiliated companies, as well as the constituent member of the Politics World. The Kunagisa Organization, controlling 8 influential families beneath them, have far reaching political power, and are capable of controlling the country. Their headquarters are located in the Hyogo Prefecture, in the three cities of Kobe, Ashiya and Nishinomiya. The Kunagisa Organization may possibly engage in incest, as Tomo Kunagisa's growth defects and unusual hair color are supposedly due to her being born through incestuous means. The Kunagisa Organization provides funding for many projects, including the Shadou Research Institute.

## Families

The families under the Kunagisa have a particular naming scheme, with each family's surname starting with the formal kanji for their number (the seventh name was never given).
Katanagatari Chapter Eight: Delicate Sword, Hairpin

* Japanese
* English

**Katanagatari Chapter Eight: Delicate Sword, Hairpin** (刀語(かたながたり) 第八話(だいはちわ) 微刀(びとう)・釵(かんざし), *Katanagatari Dai Hachi-wa Bitō Kanzashi*) is the eighth novel of the *Katanagatari Series*, written by Nisio Isin and illustrated by Take. It was released on August 2, 2007 in Japanese and on November 26, 2019 as a part of the third English Omnibus.

## Synopsis

Swordless “swordsman” Shichika and self-described “schemer” Togame are on a quest to obtain twelve peculiar masterpiece blades. Pitting the former against his sister, who has acquired one of the legendary weapons, and the latter against a rival at court, Princess Negative, this hardcover edition, featuring a gatefold color insert, beautiful interior art, and copious bilingual footnotes, is the third of a quartet collecting a best-selling series from the former homeland of samurais and ninjas.

*(Second Omnibus Synopsis)*

## Contents

* **Prologue**
(序章(じょしょう), *Joshō*)
* **Chapter One: Schemer Mansion**
(一章(いっしょう)　奇策屋敷(きさくやしき), *Isshō: Kisaku Yashiki*)
* **Chapter Two: Mansion Negative**
(二章(にしょう)　否定屋敷(ひていやしき), *Nishō: Hitei Yashiki*)
* **Chapter Three: Umigame Maniwa**
(三章(さんしょう)　真庭海亀(まにわうみがめ), *Sanshō: Maniwa Umigame*)
* **Chapter Four: Biyorigou**
(四章(よんしょう)　日和号(びよりごう), *Yonshō: Biyorigō*)
* **Chapter Five: Lake Fuyou**
(五章(ごしょう)　不要湖(ふようこ), *Goshō: Fuyōko*)
* **Epilogue**
(終章(しゅうしょう), *Shūshō*)

## Characters

*Note: **Bold** = First Appearance / Mention*

* Shichika Yasuri
* Togame the Schemer
* Princess Hitei
* Emonzaemon Souda
* Houou Maniwa
* Pengin Maniwa
* Umigame Maniwa
* Oshidori Maniwa
* **Biyorigou**

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4  Volume 8 (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4  English Volume 3 (in English). Published by Vertical.
Haruzemi Maniwa

## Appearances

**Haruzemi Maniwa** (真庭(まにわ) 春蝉(はるぜみ), *Maniwa Haruzemi*) is a minor character from the *Katanagatari Series*. He is a ninja of the Maniwa Ninja Corps during the Sengoku Period who was murdered during a demonstration of his new ninja arts.

## Personality

Haruzemi was said to be someone with a lust for power, having the ambition to become one of the twelve bosses. He seemed to be willing to do anything to achieve his goal, as he betrayed his promise with his friend Matsuzemi Maniwa in order to convince everyone that the ninja art was his and his alone; this underhanded act would later lead to his death at the hands of his former friend.

## Appearance

Haruzemi appears to be a slim man with droopy, large green eyes. He is shown wearing a cicada-themed outfit consisting of sleeveless green ninja garb and pants, green gloves which go up to the bicep and end in cicada wings, and a mask which covers his face and head, with cicada wings attached to it.

## Background

Haruzemi used to be very close friends with Matsuzemi, and the two came up with the new ninja art, Submerged Chrysalis. However, in his desire to be picked as one of the bosses, Haruzemi arranged an exhibition of the technique, calling it solely his own. In response, Matsuzemi exploited its weakness and killed him.

## Abilities and Equipment

* **Ninja Art: Submerged Chrysalis** (忍法(にんぽう) 潜(もぐ)り蛹(さなぎ), *Ninpō: Moguri Sanagi*)**:** A technique which allows the user to submerge themselves beneath the ground without a need to use a breathing tube, while also being able to survey the surface. Its weak spot is that it cannot detect anything below, which lead to Haruzemi being killed from an attack from under him. The true principle behind the technique is unknown, although it is mentioned that it follows the same logic as the grubs of cicadas, which can survive in the Earth for years by absorbing nutrients from the roots of plants. While disguised as Haruzemi, Koumori explained it as putting oneself in suspended animation, but this is revealed to be a lie.

## Trivia

* The Maniwa surname means "garden of truth", partly suggesting the animal motif of the ninja clan.
* Haruzemi's first name means "spring cicada".

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 *Maniwagatari*, *Episode One: First Generation - Koumori Maniwa*
Ayakari Hatamoto

## Appearances

**Ayakari Hatamoto** (旗本(はたもと) 肖(あやかり), *Hatamoto Ayakari*) is a character from the *Monogatari Series*. She is a student of Shishikurasaki High School and Sodachi Oikura's classmate, who is absent at the time of her arrival.

## Personality

Ayakari was an extremely shy and antisocial person, only ever interacting with her childhood friend, Amiko Yurugase. After a fight between them, Ayakari started skipping school, destroying Amiko's reputation. However, it turns out their fight was planned in advance, Ayakari betraying her friend on Lily Suzubayashi's behalf. After the situation was defused by Sodachi, she and Amiko supposedly returned to being friends.

## Background

Ayakari was childhood friends with Amiko Yurugase. After their fight, Ayakari stopped attending school, which, in turn, made Amiko's popularity with the class tank, the girl becoming isolated.

## Triva

* Ayakari's last name, Hatamoto, means "shogun's vassal".
* Ayakari's first name means "resemblance".
Amarimonogatari

**Amarimonogatari** (余物語(あまりものがたり), *Amarimonogatari*), also known as **Leftover Tale**, is the third volume of the **Monster Season** (モンスターシーズン, *Monsutā Shīzon*) and the overall twenty-fifth volume of the *Monogatari Series*, written by Nisio Isin and illustrated by VOFAN. It was released on April 17, 2019.

## Contents

* **Episode Four: Yotsugi Body**
(第四話(だいよんわ) よつぎバディ, *Dai Yon Wa Yotsugi Bodi*)
* **Episode Five: Yotsugi Shadow**
(第五話(だいごわ) よつぎシャドウ, *Dai Go Wa Yotsugi Shadō*)

## Characters

* Koyomi Araragi
* Yotsugi Ononoki
* Nadeko Sengoku
* Hagoromo Iezumi
* Iie Iezumi
* Tsukihi Araragi
* Ougi Oshino
* Meniko Hamukai
* Sodachi Oikura
* Tsubasa Hanekawa
* Izuko Gaen

## Locations Featured

* Manase National University
* Iezumi Residence

## Notes

1. ↑ "Yotsugi Buddy" is another valid reading for Yotsugi Body. Koyomi even brings it up to Yotsugi in the novel, with only a vague answer remaining.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Amarimonogatari (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
Bakemonogatari Chapter 8

**Bakemonogatari Chapter 8** is the eighth chapter of the manga adaptation of *Bakemonogatari*, written by Nisio Isin and illustrated by Oh! Great.

## Characters

\*Note: **Bold = First Appearance**

* Mayoi Hachikuji
* Koyomi Araragi
* Hitagi Senjougahara
* Meme Oshino
* Tsubasa Hanekawa
* **Kissshot Acerolaorion Heartunderblade**
Kikazaru

## Appearances

**Kikazaru** (気化猿(きかざる), *Kikazaru*) is a minor character from *Zodiac War*. They are a hermit wizard living on the scared mountain where Sharyuu was born. They taught her how to control gaseous substances..

## Personality

Nothing is known about Kikazaru's personality.

## Appearance

Kikazaru's appearance is never described.

## Background

Kikazaru is a mountain hermit versed in magic, specifically in the control of gases. They reside on a sacred mountain alongside Mizaru and **Kikazaru**, where Sharyuu was born, and raised the young pacifist alongside the other two hermits.

## Abilities & Equipment

* **Vapor Control** (気体操(きかあやつ)る, *Kika Ayatsuru*)**:** Kikazaru's hermit magic, which allows them to control gaseous substances.

 Effect:

## Trivia

* Kikazaru's name means "vapor monkey".
	+ Mizaru, Iwazaru and Kikazaru's names are based off of the "three wise monkeys" (三猿(さんえん)), Mizaru (見猿(みざる)), the "see no evil" monkey, Iwazaru (言(い)わ猿(ざる)), the "speak no evil" monkey and Kikazaru (聞(き)か猿(ざる)), the "hear no evil" monkey, whose names are phonetically identical but written with different kanji.
* The term used for "hermit wizard" in Japanese is *sennin* (仙人(せんにん)), referred to in Chinese as *xian*, which is a concept referring to an immortal and transcendental human with special abilities, which typically resides isolated on a mountain.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 *Zodiac War*, *Fourth Battle: Even Among One's Formidable Enemies, Some Are Monkeys that Scratch and Claw*
Girdle Lyas

## Appearances

**Girdle Lyas** (ガードル・ライアス, *Gādoru Raiasu*) is a minor character from the *Sekai Series*. He is a British mystery novelist and friend of Usui Byouinzaka.

## Personality

Not much is known about Girdle's personality, as he is never directly shown, and any descriptions that might give insight into his character come from Usui's manuscript. Within the novel, Girdle is shown as desperate to regain popularity after three years of not publishing anything, and takes the opportunity to perpetuate the idea of a curse after his wife and agent both coincidentally pass away after reading his new work, and ends up killing himself for that purpose.

## Appearance

Girdle's appearance is never shown or described.

## Background

The real Girdle Lyas is an author of mystery and occult-focused novels, though none of his works are translated into Japanese. He befriended Usui through messages, never actually meeting him face to face. Within Usui's novel, he is a renowned writer with works translated into Japanese, who just completed a new manuscript for the first time in three years. However, after reading it, both his wife and agent passed away, and so he started to believe the book was cursed. As such, he asked his friend Usui for assistance, which resulted in Kuroneko Byouinzaka and Samatoki Hitsuuchi coming to London.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *The World We Broke*, *Multiple Choice Question Part*
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 *The World We Broke*, *Ending*
3. ↑ *The World We Broke*, *True or False Question Part*
Biika Sekki

## Appearances

**Biika Sekki** (析木(せっき) びい香(か), *Sekki Bīka*) is a minor character from *Part Threes*. She is a 2nd year student and a member of the science club.

## Personality

Not much is known of Biika's personality, but she is presumably loyal to the club leader, Ken Sanemura. She appears constantly absorbed in her experiments.

## Appearance

Biika is a petite girl with very short spikey black hair. She is shown wearing a lab coat over her school's black sailor uniform, as well as a surgical mask and safety goggles.

## Background

Not much is known of Biika's background, but she is 2nd year student of class 4 and a member of the science club, along with Ken Sanemura and Furasuko Mizaki.

## Trivia

* The kanji in Biika's name means "aroma".
* Biika's last name, Sekki, is written with the kanji for "divide" and "tree".
* Biika's first name is a play on the word "beaker".

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 *Part Threes* One Shot
Legend of Eccentric Youth! 240 Academy Chapter 13

**Thirteenth Period** is the thirteenth chapter of the crossover manga series Seishun Kijinden! 240 Gakuen.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

\*Note: **Bold = First Appearance**
\*Note: *Italic = Flashback Appearance*

1. Koyomi Araragi
2. Hitagi Senjougahara
3. **Mikoko Aoii**
4. **Tomoe Emoto**
5. **Muimi Atemiya**
6. Tsubasa Hanekawa
7. **Black Hanekawa**
8. **Yaku Kigamine**
9. **Happi Hikami**
10. Mayumi Doujima
11. Hyouta Ashikaga
12. Nagahiro Sakiguchi
13. Meme Oshino
14. **Magashiki Zerozaki**
15. Shinobu Oshino
16. Jun Aikawa
17. Mayoi Hachikuji
Double Down Kangurou

* Original
* Omnibus

**Double Down Kangurou** (ダブルダウン勘繰郎(かんぐろう), *Daburu Daun Kangurō*) is the first novel of the *JDC Tribute Series*, written by Nisio Isin and illustrated by George Asakura. It was released on March 6, 2003, with an omnibus version, also containing *Triple Play Sukeakurou*, released on January 15, 2010.

Based on the *JDC Series* by Ryusui Seiryoin, it is a part of the *JDC Tribute Series*. Aside from the two novels written by Nisio Isin, the tribute series also contains *Tsukumojuku* by Otaro Maijo and the *Tantei Gishiki* manga series by Eiji Otsuka and Chizu Hashii.

## Contents

* **Double Down Kangurou**
(ダブルダウン勘繰郎(かんぐろう), *Daburu Daun Kangurō*)

## Characters

*Note: **Bold** = First Appearance / Mention*

* **Kangurou Munashino**
* **Mutsumi Suzushiro**
* **Torikago Shiizuka**
* **Ayame Sakashima**
* **Kagura Sakashima**
* **Kannagi Sakashima**
* **Shikimi Utakane**

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3  Double Down Kangurou (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3  Double Down Kangurou Triple Play Sukeakurou (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
Ayazute Shinaniwa

## Appearances

**Ayazute Shinaniwa** (品庭(しなにわ) 綾伝(あやづて), *Shinaniwa Ayazute*) is a minor character from the *Monogatari Series*. He was a student of Naoetsu Private Academy and one of Koyomi Araragi and Sodachi Oikura's former classmates from class 1-3.

## Personality

Ayazute was a huge elitist, looking down on everyone he considered worse than himself, which included Koyomi. While this behavior made him similar to Okitada Kouma, he wasn't as exclusionary as the boy, acting really friendly to anyone he considered of his level of above.

## Background

Ayazute was a member of class 1-3 of Naoetsu Private Academy. He, along with all his classmates, was invited to the class meeting held by Sodachi.

## Trivia

* Ayazute's last name, Shinaniwa, means "stock garden".
* Ayazute's first name is written with the characters for "design" and "intermediary".
* During midterms in his first year, his overall placement was 6th. His scores were:
	+ **Japanese:** 91
	+ **Math:** 82
	+ **Science:** 92
	+ **Society:** 84
	+ **English:** 91
Katanagatari Chapter Four: Thin Sword, Needle

* Japanese
* English

**Katanagatari Chapter Four: Thin Sword, Needle** (刀語(かたながたり) 第四話(だいよんわ) 薄刀(はくとう)・針(はり), *Katanagatari Dai Yon-wa Hakutō Hari*) is the fourth novel of the *Katanagatari Series*, written by Nisio Isin and illustrated by Take. It was released on April 3, 2007 in Japanese and on May 28, 2019 as a part of the second English Omnibus.

## Synopsis

Swordless “swordsman” Shichika and self-described “schemer” Togame are on a quest to obtain twelve peculiar masterpiece blades. Introducing narrative curveballs that break up the structure and modulate the tempo, this hardcover edition, featuring a gatefold color insert, beautiful interior art, and copious bilingual footnotes, is the second of a quartet collecting a best-selling series from the former homeland of samurais and ninjas.

*(Second Omnibus Synopsis)*

## Contents

* **Prologue**
(序章(じょしょう), *Joshō*)
* **Chapter One: Bug Unit Maniwa**
(一章(いっしょう)　真庭虫組(まにわむしぐみ), *Isshō: Maniwa Mushigumi*)
* **Chapter Two: Torture Time**
(二章(にしょう)　拷問時間(ごうもんじかん), *Nishō: Gōmon Jikan*)
* **Chapter Three: Watch and Learn**
(三章(さんしょう)　見稽古(みけいこ), *Sanshō: Mikeiko*)
* **Chapter Four: A Billion Maladies**
(四章(よんしょう)　病魔一億(びょうまいちおく), *Yonshō: Byōma Ichioku*)
* **Epilogue**
(終章(しゅうしょう), *Shūshō*)

## Characters

*Note: **Bold** = First Appearance / Mention*

* Shichika Yasuri
* Togame the Schemer
* Nanami Yasuri
* Hakuhei Sabi
* **Chouchou Maniwa**
* **Mitsubachi Maniwa**
* **Kamakiri Maniwa**

## Locations Featured

* Haphazard Island
* Ganryuu Island

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4  Volume 4 (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4  English Volume 2 (in English). Published by Vertical.
Kouta Ishimaru

"*That is rather consummate, dear friend.*"

— **Kouta Ishimaru**

* Novel
* Manga

* "Kouta"
* Kouta

240 Academy

## Appearances

**Kouta Ishimaru** (石丸(いしまる) 小唄(こうた), *Ishimaru Kouta*) is a supporting character in the *Zaregoto Series*. She is one of the greatest thiefs in the world and the one who broke into the Shadou Research Institute under the alias **Itoshiki Zerozaki** (零崎(ぜろざき) 愛識(いとしき), *Zerozaki Itoshiki*). In actuality, it was Jun Aikawa who was disguised as Kouta that had broken into the institute.

## Appearance

Kouta is a woman who is considered tall by those around her and has a slim yet layered build. She sports razzmic (berry) braided hair, similarly shaped to hearts befitting her alias, sharp blue eyes, and a barley complexion.

She wears a yellow newsboy cap, a purple denim trenchcoat, form-fitting beige pants, as well as orange and black knee-high boots.

When Aikawa disguises herself as Kouta, she wears the same exact clothes except for the fact that she adds circular tinted glasses to make the outfit more convincing. She also has a larger chest than the original Kouta, though this goes unnoticed.

## Quotes

* ("Kouta"'s catchphrase) *"That is rather consummate, dear friend."*

## Trivia

* Kouta's first name means "little song".
	+ It's also a pun on the second Psycho Logical novel's title, **Sour Little Song** (曳(ひ)かれ者(もの)の小唄(こうた), *Hikaremono no Kouta*), which she appears on.
* Her last name, Ishimaru, is written with the characters for "stone" and "round".
* Her alias' first name, Itoshiki, means "knowing love".
	+ The name is an obvious pun on Hitoshiki Zerozaki of the Zerozaki Clan.
	+ One of the security guards mistakenly read the name as **Aishiki Reisaki**.

## References

1. ↑ *Psycho Logical (Part One): Gaisuke Utsurigi's Nonsense Killer*
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 *Psycho Logical (Part Two): Sour Little Song*
Katanagatari Chapter Ten: True Sword, Scale

* Japanese
* English

**Katanagatari Chapter Ten: True Sword, Scale** (刀語(かたながたり) 第十話(だいじゅうわ) 誠刀(せいとう)・銓(はかり), *Katanagatari Dai Jū-wa Seitō Hakari*) is the tenth novel of the *Katanagatari Series*, written by Nisio Isin and illustrated by Take. It was released on October 2, 2007 in Japanese and on August 25, 2020 as a part of the fourth English Omnibus.

## Synopsis

Swordless “swordsman” Shichika and self-described “schemer” Togame are on a quest to obtain twelve peculiar masterpiece blades. Unveiling the truth about the legendary katanas and their creator as part of a gorgeous tapestry of fates that vie to upend history itself, this hardcover edition, featuring a gatefold color insert, beautiful interior art, and copious bilingual footnotes, is the last of a quartet collecting a best-selling series from the former homeland of samurais and ninjas.

*(Second Omnibus Synopsis)*

## Contents

* **Prologue**
(序章(じょしょう), *Joshō*)
* **Chapter One: Zanki Kiguchi (Reprise)**
(一章(いっしょう)　汽口慚愧(きぐちざんき)（回想(かいそう)）, *Isshō: Kiguchi Zanki (Kaisō)*)
* **Chapter Two: Hyakkeijou**
(二章(にしょう)　百刑場(ひゃっけいじょう), *Nishō: Hyakkeijō*)
* **Chapter Three: Pengin Maniwa**
(三章(さんしょう)　真庭人鳥(まにわぺんぎん), *Sanshō: Maniwa Pengin*)
* **Chapter Four: Rinne Higaki**
(四章(よんしょう)　彼我木輪廻(ひがきりんね), *Yonshō: Higaki Rinne*)
* **Chapter Five: Self-Awareness**
(五章(ごしょう)　誠刀防衛(せいとうぼうえい), *Goshō: Seitō Bōei*)
* **Chapter Six: Takahito Hida**
(六章(ろくしょう)　飛騨鷹比等(ひだたかひと), *Rokushō: Hida Takahito*)
* **Epilogue**
(終章(しゅうしょう), *Shūshō*)

## Characters

*Note: **Bold** = First Appearance / Mention*

* Shichika Yasuri
* Togame the Schemer
* Takahito Hida
* Zanki Kiguchi
* Princess Hitei
* Emonzaemon Souda
* Pengin Maniwa
* **Rinne Higaki**

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4  Volume 10 (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4  English Volume 4 (in English). Published by Vertical.
Eritari Kiriki

## Appearances

**Eritari Kiriki** (桐木(きりき) 襟足(えりたり), *Kiriki Eritari*) is a minor character from the *Monogatari Series*. They are a student of Shishikurasaki High School and Sodachi Oikura's classmate.

## Background

Not much is known of Eritari's background.

## Trivia

* Eritari's last name, Kiriki, means "paulownia tree".
* Eritari's first name means "nape of neck".
Bakemonogatari Chapter 9

**Bakemonogatari Chapter 9** is the ninth chapter of the manga adaptation of *Bakemonogatari*, written by Nisio Isin and illustrated by Oh! Great.

## Characters

\*Note: **Bold = First Appearance**

* Koyomi Araragi
* Kissshot Acerolaorion Heartunderblade
* Karen Araragi
* Tsukihi Araragi
* Tsubasa Hanekawa
* **Episode** (cameo)
* **Dramaturgy** (cameo)
* **Guillotinecutter** (cameo)
* Meme Oshino
* Shinobu Oshino
* Mayoi Hachikuji
* Hitagi Senjougahara
Imperfect Girl

* Original
* Reprint

**Imperfect Girl** (少女不十分(しょうじょふじゅうぶん), *Shōjo Fujūbun*) is a novel written by Nisio Isin and illustrated by Foo Midori. It was first released on September 7, 2011, with a reprint version released on November 13, 2015.

## Contents

* **Imperfect Girl**
(少女不十分(しょうじょふじゅうぶん), *Shōjo Fujūbun*)

## Characters

* **Narrator (Boku)**
* **U U**

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Shoujo Fujuubun (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Shoujo Fujuubun Reprint (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
Ill Boy Ill Girl Vol. 1

**Ill Boy Ill Girl Vol. 1** (症年症女(しょうねんしょうじょ)（１）, *Shōnen Shōjo (1)*) is the first volume of *Shounen Shoujo*, written by Nisio Isin and illustrated by Akira Akatsuki. It was released on June 3, 2016.

## Contents

* 01. **First Ailment: █████**
* 02. **Second Ailment: ▄▓▀░▐**
* 03. **Third Ailment: What Kind of Expression Did I Make?**
* 04. **Fourth Ailment: Before I Fall for Her**
* 05. **Fifth Ailment: Why Is It Wrong to Kill People?**

## Characters

* **Boy**
* **Girl**
* **Doc**
* **Teacher**

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Shounen Shoujo Volume 1 (in Japanese). Published by Shueisha.
Araragi Family

The **Araragi Family** (阿良々木(あららぎ) 家族(かぞく)) is the family of the *Monogatari Series* protagonist, Koyomi Araragi.

Araragi Fire SistersAraragi Sisters waking Koyomi up
## Background

The Araragi family is a generally normal family, but one of their more unique quirks are their strong sense of justice, seemingly running in the veins of every member. Instilled into the children by their police officer parents, the Araragi children all have a strong moral core and often help others out of trouble, with the two younger siblings forming the Fire Sisters, a duo of justice dedicated to helping out the people of their town. In Koyomi's case, the parents' attempts to instill justice into him were perhaps a bit too extreme, and it's said they toned down their methods by the time Karen and Tsukihi were born. Karen and Koyomi would eventually also follow in their parents' footsteps by becoming police officers, while Tsukihi chose a very different career of professional dancing.

Another unique aspect of the family is their one Aberration member, Tsukihi Araragi, resulting from her mother being infected by the Dying Bird, although only Koyomi is aware of this fact.

## Members

 Karen Araragi | Second Child
 Tsukihi Araragi | Third Child
 Unnamed Mother | Mother
 Unnamed Father
Kinkaku Uneri/Summary

## Katanagatari Chapter Two: Slash Sword, Blunt

### Chapter One: Inaba Desert

While staying at an inn, preparing for their journey towards Gekoku Castle in the Inaba Desert, Togame the Schemer tells Shichika Yasuri about the ancestor of their enemy and the former owner of Slash Sword: Blunt, Kinkaku Uneri. Hearing about his kill count of ten thousand, Shichika initially panics, but Togame reassures him, telling him that the one they have to face now is not that warrior, but the present day owner, Ginkaku Uneri.
Aizu Kube

## Appearances

**Aizu Kube** (苦部(くべ) 合図(あいず), *Kube Aizu*), also known as **Library Assistant** (図書委員(としょいいん), *Toshoīn*), is a minor character from the *Monogatari Series*. She was a student of Naoetsu Private Academy and one of Koyomi Araragi and Sodachi Oikura's former classmates from class 1-3.

## Personality

Aizu loved reading, so much that she gained the nickname of Library Assistant even though Naoetsu Academy didn't have such a position. She read on the way to school, during breaks and sometimes even during class. She read *Rilla of Ingleside* during her first year of high school, and had a special love for classic foreign novels.

## Background

Aizu was a member of class 1-3 of Naoetsu Private Academy. She, along with all her classmates, was invited to the class meeting held by Sodachi.

## Trivia

* Aizu's last name, Kube, means "bureau of suffering".
* Aizu's first name means "signal", and the second character also appears in the Japanese word for "library" (図書館(としょかん), *Toshokan*).
* During midterms in her first year, her overall placement was 15th. Her scores were:
	+ **Japanese:** 67
	+ **Math:** 84
	+ **Science:** 72
	+ **Society:** 78
	+ **English:** 66
Iwazaru

## Appearances

**Iwazaru** (岩猿(いわざる), *Iwazaru*) is a minor character from *Zodiac War*. They are a hermit wizard living on the scared mountain where Sharyuu was born. They taught her how to control solids..

## Personality

Nothing is known about Iwazaru's personality.

## Background

Iwazaru is a mountain hermit versed in magic, specifically in the control of solids. They reside on a sacred mountain alongside Mizaru and Kikazaru, where Sharyuu was born, and raised the young pacifist alongside the other two hermits.

## Abilities & Equipment

* **Solid Control** (固体操(こたいあやつ)る, *Kotai Ayatsuru*)**:** Mizaru's hermit magic, which allows them to control rocks and other solids.

 Effect:

## Trivia

* Iwazaru's name means "rock monkey".
	+ Mizaru, Iwazaru and Kikazaru's names are based off of the "three wise monkeys" (三猿(さんえん)), Mizaru (見猿(みざる)), the "see no evil" monkey, Iwazaru (言(い)わ猿(ざる)), the "speak no evil" monkey and Kikazaru (聞(き)か猿(ざる)), the "hear no evil" monkey, whose names are phonetically identical but written with different kanji.
* The term used for "hermit wizard" in Japanese is *sennin* (仙人(せんにん)), referred to in Chinese as *xian*, which is a concept referring to an immortal and transcendental human with special abilities, which typically resides isolated on a mountain.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 *Zodiac War*, *Fourth Battle: Even Among One's Formidable Enemies, Some Are Monkeys that Scratch and Claw*
Kokushi Suuchi

## Appearances

**Kokushi Suuchi** (巣内(すうち) 告詞(こくし), *Sūchi Kokushi*) is a minor character from the *Monogatari Series*. He was a student of Naoetsu Private Academy and one of Koyomi Araragi and Sodachi Oikura's former classmates from class 1-3.

## Personality

Kokushi had a subdued presence among his peers. He had no notable qualities or talents, and blended in among the class, which made him pretty similar to Koyomi. While the two talked before, Koyomi didn't really have a read on his personality.

## Background

Kokushi was a member of class 1-3 of Naoetsu Private Academy. He, along with all his classmates, was invited to the class meeting held by Sodachi.

## Trivia

* Kokushi's last name, Suuchi, means "inside the nest".
* Kokushi's first name means "words of revelation".
* During midterms in his first year, his overall placement was 23th. His scores were:
	+ **Japanese:** 67
	+ **Math:** 83
	+ **Science:** 57
	+ **Society:** 59
	+ **English:** 68
Henkyaku Kaitou Series

The **Henkyaku Kaitou Series** (返却怪盗(へんきゃくかいとう)シリーズ), translated in English as the **Payback Phantom Thief Series**, is a novel series written by Nisio Isin and illustrated by takolegs.

## Background

The series was first advertised as part of the NEXT20 anniversary project as a brand new Nisio Isin series, the first in 7 years. The *Henkyaku Kaitou* series debuted with *Phantom Thief Flaneur's Patrol* on September 7, 2022.

## Premise

The series revolves around the second generation Flaneur, son of a legendary phantom thief, who has amassed an enormous collection of stolen art pieces and other valuable items. His successor, however, dons the identity of Flaneur in order to return all of the stolen items to their original owners, in the meantime having to deal with the great detective Toraharuka Urusawa.

## Title

The name Flaneur comes from a French word meaning "a man who strolls around observing society". Each of the three titular characters of the series' novels are described with words beginning with the character 怪, meaning "mysterious": Phantom Thief (怪盗), Mystery Man (怪人) and Wonder (怪傑).
Katanagatari Chapter Six: Twin Sword, Hammer

* Japanese
* English

**Katanagatari Chapter Six: Twin Sword, Hammer** (刀語(かたながたり) 第六話(だいろくわ) 双刀(そうとう)・鎚(かなづち), *Katanagatari Dai Roku-wa Sōtō Kanazuchi*) is the sixth novel of the *Katanagatari Series*, written by Nisio Isin and illustrated by Take. It was released on June 5, 2007 in Japanese and on May 28, 2019 as a part of the second English Omnibus.

## Synopsis

Swordless “swordsman” Shichika and self-described “schemer” Togame are on a quest to obtain twelve peculiar masterpiece blades. Introducing narrative curveballs that break up the structure and modulate the tempo, this hardcover edition, featuring a gatefold color insert, beautiful interior art, and copious bilingual footnotes, is the second of a quartet collecting a best-selling series from the former homeland of samurais and ninjas.

*(Second Omnibus Synopsis)*

## Contents

* **Prologue**
(序章(じょしょう), *Joshō*)
* **Chapter One: The Absolute Tundra**
(一章(いっしょう)　絶対凍土(ぜったいとうど), *Isshō: Zettai Tōdo*)
* **Chapter Two: The House of Itezora**
(二章(にしょう)　凍空一族(いてぞらいちぞく), *Nishō: Itezora Ichizoku*)
* **Chapter Three: Princess Hitei**
(三章(さんしょう)　否定姫(ひていひめ), *Sanshō: Hitei Hime*)
* **Chapter Four: Kyouken Maniwa**
(四章(よんしょう)　真庭狂犬(まにわきょうけん), *Yonshō: Maniwa Kyōken*)
* **Chapter Five: Hika Rakuyou**
(五章(ごしょう)　飛花落葉(ひからくよう), *Goshō: Hika Rakuyō*)
* **Epilogue**
(終章(しゅうしょう), *Shūshō*)

## Characters

*Note: **Bold** = First Appearance / Mention*

* Shichika Yasuri
* Togame the Schemer
* Princess Hitei
* Emonzaemon Souda
* Houou Maniwa
* **Konayuki Itezora**
* **Kyouken Maniwa**
* **Kawauso Maniwa**
* **Oshidori Maniwa**
* **Pengin Maniwa**
* **Umigame Maniwa**

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4  Volume 6 (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4  English Volume 2 (in English). Published by Vertical.
Eerie and Artless Enclosed World

* Original
* Reprint

**Eerie and Artless Enclosed World** (不気味(ぶきみ)で素朴(そぼく)な囲(かこ)われた世界(せかい), *Bukimi de Soboku na Kakowareta Sekai*) is the second novel of the *Sekai Series*, written by Nisio Isin and illustrated by TAGRO. It was first released on October 10, 2007, with a special edition released on October 11, 2007.

## Synopsis

* Original
* Reprint
I don't want a boring daily life. What I want is abnormality. Once again, Nisio Isin unleashes a *me and you* honkaku mystery!

During the second semester, in the music room of Kazusaen Academy, whose clock tower still hasn't been repaired. The relationship between Meiro Byouinzaka and Choushi Kushinaka begins there. The school's three great weirdos, Kogushi Kushinaka, Kurori Douno and Rouya Gakemura, maintain a distorted balance. And then a murder occurs. The search for the culprit begins, with Meiro and Choushi playing detectives, and the collapsed balance is further shattered...... This is a honkaku mystery for me and you, in this enclosed world.

*(Original Release Synopsis)*I don't want a boring daily life. What I want is abnormality. Once again, Nisio Isin unleashes a *me and you* honkaku mystery!

Anyhow, when I read such novels, they often make me wonder about the inhumanity of the great detectives appearing in them. When a murder happens, those great detectives start their deduction work and identify the culprit. That's the basic formula for a mystery novel. But I wonder, is the situation where a human just died really appropriate for nonchalantly reasoning things out?

*(Reprint Release Synopsis)*
## Contents

* **Problem Part** (もんだい編(へん), *Mondai Hen*)
* **Great Problem Part** (大(だい)もんだい編(へん), *Dai Mondai Hen*)
* **Unresolved Part** (みかいけつ編(へん), *Mikaiketsu Hen*)
* **Ending** (えんでぃんぐ, *Endingu*)

## Characters

*Note: **Bold** = First Appearance / Mention*

* **Choushi Kushinaka**
* **Meiro Byouinzaka**
* **Kogushi Kushinaka**
* **Kurori Douno**
* **Rouya Gakemura**
* **Fuyako Togishima**
* Kuroneko Byouinzaka

## References

Volume 2 (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
Reprint Volume 2 (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
Decapitation Cycle (anime)

**Decapitation Cycle: The Blue Savant and the Nonsense User** (クビキリサイクル 青色(あおいろ)サヴァンと戯言遣(ざれごとつか)い, *Kubikiri Saikuru: Aoiro Savan to Zaregoto Tsukai*) is the anime adaptation of the first volume of the *Zaregoto Series*. It was produced by Studio SHAFT, airing between October 26, 2016 and May 24, 2017, with a total of 8 episodes.

## Production

Running for a total of 8 episodes, the OVA anime series adapted the first novel of the *Zaregoto Series*. The series was produced by Studio SHAFT, known for also adapting Nisio Isin's *Monogatari Series*. Much like the *Monogatari Series* adaptation, the character designer for the OVA was Akio Watanabe, adapting Take's original character designs. Yukito Kizawa and Munemasa Nakamoto wrote the script, and the soundtrack was composed by Yuki Kajiura. As an OVA, the episodes came out at an irregular interval, with an average of a month in between releases.

## Music

* **Opening Theme:** *Cobalt World*
* **Ending Theme:** *Marchen*

### Soundtrack

* Disc 1
* Disc 2

1. **let him tell his story**
2. **old-fashioned fairy tale**
3. **pessimistically**
4. **he shows some interest**
5. **he has some doubts**
6. **he is a bit puzzled**
7. **a kind of friendship**
8. **he feels empty**
9. **deep in his heart**
10. **twisted mind**
11. **she is a scholar**
12. **optimistically**
13. **she is a fortuneteller**
14. **a sudden fear**
15. **a courtesy talk**
16. **she is a painter**
17. **a logical talk**
18. **a metaphysical talk**
19. **a momentary exchange**
20. **a composition of opposition**
21. **first thing a detective does**
22. **a presentation of a mystery**
23. **reconstructing a full picture**
24. **one more mystery**

- **now he talks again**

- **daily life, returning to normal**

- **she is the strongest**

- **she puts a question to him**

- **she solves, by herself**

- **she answers to him**

- **she explains, for the happy ending**

- **he told his story**

- **Cobalt World** (群青世界(ぐんじょうせかい), *Gunjō Sekai*)

- **Marchen** (メルヒェン, *Meruhien*)

## Cast

* **Yuuki Kaji** as The Nonsense User
* **Aoi Yuuki** as Tomo Kunagisa
* **Yuuko Kaida** as Jun Aikawa
* **Mariya Ise** as Ilia Akagami
* **Natsuko Kuwatani** as Akari Chiga
* **Ryouko Shintani** as Hikari Chiga
* **Yuuko Gotou** as Teruko Chiga
* **Houko Kuwashima** as Rei Handa
* **Ayako Kawasumi** as Kanami Ibuki
* **Aya Endou** as Maki Himena
* **Haruna Ikezawa** as Yayoi Sashirono
* **Yuu Shimamura** as Akane Sonoyama
* **Kenji Hamada** as Shinya Sakaki

## Episode

The OVA series ran for 8 episodes, each around 20-30 minutes long, aside from the last one, which is around 40 minutes long. Every episode adapts one chapter of the original work.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 SHAFT Website Decapitation Cycle Entry
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Decapitation Cycle Anime Soundtrack
Harukami

## Appearances

**Harukami** (春上(はるかみ), *Harukami*) is a minor character of the *Monogatari Series*. They are the a health teacher at Naoetsu Private Academy.

## Personality

Nothing is known of Harukami's personality.

## Appearance

Harukami's appearance is never described.

## Background

According to Hitagi Senjougahara, Harukami is the only person at school aside from Araragi who knew about her condition. This was later revealed to be a lie, as Suruga Kanbaru was also aware.

## Trivia

* Harukami's last name is written with the characters for "spring" and "up".

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 *Bakemonogatari (Part One)*, *Episode One: Hitagi Crab*
Ill Boy Ill Girl Vol. 3

**Ill Boy Ill Girl Vol. 3** (症年症女(しょうねんしょうじょ)（３）, *Shōnen Shōjo (3)*) is the third and final volume of *Shounen Shoujo*, written by Nisio Isin and illustrated by Akira Akatsuki. It was released on May 2, 2017.

## Contents

* 11. **Eleventh Ailment: What Did She Look Like?**
* 12. **Twelfth Ailment: You Don't Have to Understand**
* 13. **Thirteenth Ailment: You Failed**
* 14. **Fourteenth Ailment: Let's Get to the Point**
* 15. **Final Ailment: Smiles to the Children**
* 15.5 **Sequela: Ill Boy Ill Girl**

## Characters

* **Boy**
* **Girl**
* **Doc**
* **Teacher**
* **Doctors**
* **Mom**
* **Dad**
* **Unnamed Girl**

## Gallery

### Other Pages

Table of ContentsTransition PageBoy Beta DesignsGirl Beta Designs
## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Shounen Shoujo Volume 3 (in Japanese). Published by Shueisha.
Biwa Arikure

## Appearances

**Biwa Arikure** (蟻暮(ありくれ) 琵琶(びわ), *Arikure Biwa*), also known as **Anteater** (アリクイ, *Arikui*) is a minor character from the *Monogatari Series*. She was a student of Naoetsu Private Academy and one of Koyomi Araragi and Sodachi Oikura's former classmates from class 1-3.

## Personality

Biwa was the kind of person that could find a way to complain about everything. She had a short temper, and was always irritated about something. Most of her classmates didn't like her. She walked around with her hands in her skirt pockets in order to protect them, as she dreamed of becoming a pianist.

## Appearance

Aside from the fact that she wore gloves to protect her hands, Biwa's appearance isn't described.

## Background

Biwa was a member of class 1-3 of Naoetsu Private Academy. She was practicing to become a pianist, and she was rumored to already be quite accomplished. She, along with all her classmates, was invited to the class meeting held by Sodachi.

## Trivia

* Biwa's last name, Arikure, is written with the characters for "ant" and "sunset".
* Biwa's first name means "Japanese lute".
* Biwa's nickname, Anteater, comes from the character for "ant" being in her name, as well as the phonetic similarity to the Japanese word for the animal.
* During midterms in her first year, her overall placement was 8th. Her scores were:
	+ **Japanese:** 88
	+ **Math:** 65
	+ **Science:** 78
	+ **Society:** 88
	+ **English:** 96

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 *Owarimonogatari (Part One)*, *Episode One: Ougi Formula*
Super's Next Top Model Wiki

**Super's Next Top Model** is a show which is created by Lucas Sntm. Since the show started, **100** winners have been crowned.

Super's Next Top Model created chances for every models in NTM franchises, The Face, I Am A Supermodel, etc.

The latest winner in this show was **Choi So Ra**, who was used by Davina Ntm, originally she was in 7th place in the first season of Peru's Next Top Model.

The show is having its 101st cycle, which featured 14 different models from NTM franchises around the world.

Out of all the winners from now, **Danielle Evans** (Cycle 1), **Tamara Weijenberg** (Cycle 2), **Mariana Bayon** (Cycle 5), **Sophie Sumner** (Cycle 6), **Ioanna Dedi** (Cycle 10), **Chantelle Young** (Cycle 14), **Jin Jung Sun** (Cycle 17), **Olga Kaczynska** (Cycle 18), **Julia Wulf** (Cycle 59), **Sako Tsotsoria** (Cycle 75), **India Gants** (Cycle 78), **Coura Falls** (Cycle 79), **Kathryn Lyons** (Cycle 83) are the ones who have never landed in the Bottom 2.
Akira Akatsuki

**Akira Akatsuki** (暁月 あきら *Akatsuki Akira*) is a Japanese manga artist. His most notable work was as the illustrator for Nisio Isin's manga series *Medaka Box*.

## Biography

Akira Akatsuki was born on August 18th, 1977. He used to be a part of the Doujin Circle *RIRO LAND*, where he worked under the pen name **Kuuya** (空鵺, *Kūya*). His most notable work was Medaka Box, for which he teamed up with Nisio Isin, from 2009-2013. The two later work together again for *Shounen Shoujo*, one of the one-shot chapters of *Oogiri*, and the manga adaptation of *Juuni Taisen*.

## Style

Akira Akatsuki has a very unique and recognizable artstyle, which can be most easily seen in the way he poses his characters, his character's proportions, his angular hands and distinctive way he draws eyes, as well as the way in which he illustrates expressions.

## Other Works

* Luger Code 1951 Manga Series (Illustration)
* Toshokan Kyuuseishu Club One-Shot Manga (Illustration and Story)
* Mametsu no Toko Light Novel Series (Illustration)
* Boxer's Blast (Illustration)
A Certain Kind of Longing

**Juniper finds Uther.**

## Synopsis

In a room with an octopus, Juniper observes that he's lost air and still magic, and the party observe that some entads have stopped working. This is expected: the lower you go, the more magical things get; so ascending the stairs means things get less magical and so their magic will stop working.

They ascend to the first landing: Juniper loses gem and fire magic, and Bethel loses inviolability. The landing is a semi-aquatic place filled with octopus people -- people made of five to ten octopuses.

At the wet market, Juniper trades a hot dog for a babble fish from an Anglish-speaking octopus, and finds Uther and his wife passed through the market five times.

Past the landing, the party go through a door with Celtic knotwork, against the RDP, as the map says that's the way forward (and Fenn agrees it's not too bad). They find Uther trapped at the bottom of a goop pit, in a bobbler -- an artifact projecting a sphere of stopped time.

They free him, and Uther keeps ascending the stairs, with the party following. Uther insists he won't go back to Aerb, as it isn't real, but the Earth at the top of the stairs is. Eventually, the party are able to convince him to stop to talk.

## Featured characters

* Juniper Smith
* Bethel
* Amaryllis Penndraig
* Grakhuil Leadbraids
* Fenn Greenglass
* Raven Masters
* White Toad
* Uther Penndraig
* Zona Delzora (mentioned, as Uther's wife)

## Notes

* That Zona had mechanical legs was first mentioned in Bond Girl.
* Some of the protocols Uther mentions first came up in Full House. Face protocol is for dealing with enemies that can imitate people, and was used in The Road. Puppet protocol is for dealing with enemies that can take over bodies, and was used in The Critical Path. Lotus protocol never came up in canon, but appeared in apocrypha for The Veil of the World: it was for dealing with enemies that could falsify what you sensed, such as illusionists.
Irinaka

## Appearances

**Irinaka** (入中(いりなか), *Irinaka*) is a minor character of the *Monogatari Series*. They are the 3rd year coordinator at Naoetsu Private Academy.

## Personality

Nothing is known of Irinaka's personality.

## Background

Nothing is known of Irinaka's background.

## Trivia

* Irinaka's last name means "enter inside".

## References

1. ↑ *Bakemonogatari (Part One)*, *Episode One: Hitagi Crab*