The Bakemonogatari series is based on the light novels written by Nisio Isin! The series has become extremely popular across a variety of media, including the original novels, anime, movies, games, and comic book adaptations! We'd like to introduce you to Sengoku Nadeko, the beautiful girl who appears in series 1.
Sengoku Nadeko's Profile
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Sengoku Nadeko is one of the most beautiful characters in the Monogatari series. She is a childhood friend of Araragi Tsukihi, the younger sister of the main character, Araragi Koyomi. She calls Araragi Koyomi "Big Brother Koyomi" and adores him. Shy and timid, she avoids eye contact with others and is constantly on edge.
Cute!
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And when it comes to Nadeko Sengoku, the one word that absolutely sums it up is "cute"! Her adorable appearance and timid demeanor endear her to everyone around her, including her parents. Sengoku Nadeko was always pampered by those around her: she was forgiven because she was cute, she wasn't criticized because she was cute, she was admired because she was cute. This had a major impact on her "story."
A Shocking First Appearance!
She first appeared in "Bakemonogatari" as Nadeko Snake, descending the stairs of Kitashirohebi Shrine in boyish clothing, with long bangs that reached her eyes and a hat pulled down low. Her running style was also adorable!!
Voiced by a Popular Voice Actor
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Sengoku Nadeko's voice actor is the highly popular Kana Hanazawa! She's now an essential voice actress for popular anime, and is loved by both men and women alike! With her clear voice and adorable looks, she's also active in a wide range of fields, including singing and acting.
The Secret to Her Popularity
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Kana Hanazawa's most distinctive feature is her clear, beautiful voice! In addition to her ability to play a variety of characters, her experience since her days as a child actress has solidified her status as a truly soothing voice actress! Kana Hanazawa's appearance is also adorable and soothing! Despite her busy schedule as a popular voice actress, Sengoku Nadeko has earned immense support from her co-stars and others thanks to her soothing smile.
Relationship with Araragi Koyomi
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Sengoku Nadeko is a big fan of Araragi Koyomi. In fact, Sengoku Nadeko used to play with the Araragi brothers at Araragi Koyomi's house as a child. They apparently knew each other from when Araragi Tsukihi used to come over as a friend. Perhaps it's a remnant of that time, and even now she calls Araragi "Big Brother Koyomi" and has feelings for him.
Surprisingly Proactive
When Sengoku Nadeko reunites with Araragi Koyomi in Nadeko Snake, she asks him for advice about the "charms" that are popular in middle school. Since then, she continues to approach Araragi Koyomi frequently. She also has a surprisingly proactive side.
The Legendary Twister Game Episode
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Nadeko becomes aggressive and fawning as soon as she's alone with Araragi Koyomi! Her cute and cunning behavior is a must-see. She locks the door as soon as she lets him into her room, emphasizing the absence of her family. He then purposely raises the temperature in the room, takes off his jacket, and forces Araragi Koyomi to do the same! He also makes him sit on the bed and lies down right next to him, declares during King's Game that he "likes being told what to do," and hugs him in an indecent position during Twister...
Ending at a good point
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Nadeshiko uses all sorts of flirtatious methods to seduce you. The most controversial of these is the "Twister Game"... There's nothing more dangerous than playing Twister in a camisole and miniskirt! However, the episode ended when her mother suddenly returned... Many people expressed their disappointment, saying they wanted to see more.
Sengoku Nadeko's Personality
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Sengoku Nadeko is a quiet and reserved character. She calls herself "Nadeshiko" and has always avoided becoming either a party or a perpetrator. She grew up protected and loved by those around her.
Not Good at Talking to People
As a result, she has difficulty interacting with others and is always hiding in someone else's shadow. She has trouble making eye contact with others, so she hides her eyes with her bangs and speaks in a timid manner, like a small animal. Cute.
Sudden Change
However, later, Shinobu Oshino and Hitagi Senjougahara tell her, "It's a good thing. You just happened to be cute," and "You were just so cute," and Sengoku Nadeshiko's story takes a sudden turn.
Sengoku Nadeko and "Kunachiwa-san"
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After a conversation with Oshino Ougi in "Bakemonogatari," Sengoku Nadeko noticed a white scrunchie on her arm. Shortly after, she began having visions of a white snake. The white snake, calling itself "Kuchiwa," spoke to Nadeko's heart. Kuchinawa, who speaks to Sengoku Nadeko in a tangled manner and shows her visions, is a snake god whose worship was discontinued long ago.
Awakening
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As a result, Sengoku Nadeko awakens. She transforms into a "reverse Nadeko," as if possessed by Kuchinawa. After Araragi Tsukihi cuts her bangs, revealing her eyes and facial expression, she goes on a rampage at school in her middle school uniform.
Rampage
Sengoku Nadeko's teacher asks her to solve a class problem. The day after her hairstyle change, she loses her temper at the teacher when he asks about her progress. This awakens her reverse Nadeko side. After swearing at the teacher, she heads to her own class (2-2) and kicks down the door!
She has a strong sense of justice and is hot-blooded!
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Then she stands at the podium, shouting out her heartfelt encouragement to her classmates! A complete rampage! Her classmates are stunned by her transformation and stand there speechless. Although Sakanadeko has a rough tone, a bad look and a bad attitude, she also has a hot-blooded side and a strong sense of justice. Even in the middle of a big fight in "Bakemonogatari," she scolds her classmates when the mood becomes tense because of a spell! She shouts out her passionate inner thoughts.
Deification
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"Kami Nadeko" was enshrined as a deity at Kitashirohebi Shrine by Oshino Ogi and Kuchinawa. Upon deification, her appearance also transformed into that of Medusa. Each strand of her hair became a white snake, and she wore a white camisole dress and went barefoot. His power is such that he can control the poisonous fangs of thousands, even tens of thousands, of snakes, and instantly kill Araragi Koyomi and Oshino Shinobu. He is truly one of the strongest characters in the "Monogatari Series."
She's Forgiven Because She's a God
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In stark contrast to her shy and timid personality as a human, Nadeshiko now has an innocent, pure, and slightly childlike personality, laughing often! Her innocent smile is so adorable! As a snake goddess, she loves alcohol! While it may seem like a bad idea to see a middle school girl drinking alcohol, it was aired just in time because it involved a god.
A New Beginning
With the new god installed, the shrine has been rebuilt and renovated. There, Kaminadeko, who is bored every day, is approached by Kaiki Deishu, an expert on the supernatural.
Relationship with Kaiki Deishuu
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Kaiki Deishuu receives a request from Senjougahara Hitagi to exterminate Kami Nadeshiko. He visits Kitashirohebi Shrine to investigate her. The con man, Kaiki Deishuu, attempts to trick Sengoku Nadeko, who is plotting to kill Araragi Koyomi and Senjougahara Hitagi, but his lie is quickly exposed and he is entangled by tens of thousands of snakes.
Persuasion
As a con man, Kaiki skillfully persuades the gods. He then finishes off with his final card, "Sengoku Nadeko's Dream."
Sengoku Nadeko's Dream
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Kaiki Deishuu discovers a secret in the Sengoku family's closet that Sengoku Nadeko has been hiding from her family and even Araragi Koyomi. He reveals this secret to Sengoku Nadeko and convinces her to give up being a god and return to being human. What is Sengoku Nadeko's dream that she has been so secretive about? To become a manga artist.
Shame and Anger
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Shy Nadeko Sengoku secretly draws manga without anyone noticing. When her true dream, which she didn't want to be revealed, is exposed, Nadeko, filled with shame and anger, beats up Kaiki Deishu.
Decision to Return to Humanity and Aim to Become a Manga Artist
"Don't give up on being human just because Araragi dumped you," and "Why don't you try becoming a manga artist and see for yourself?" Moved by Kaiki Deishu's words, Kaminadeko decides to return to humanhood and become a manga artist, saying, "I'll let myself be fooled."
Current Sengoku Nadeko
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After giving up her role as a god, Sengoku Nadeko has retreated to her home and is now devoted to drawing manga. Because she became a god, she was considered missing for three months. After making a mistake at school while in reverse Nadeko, Sengoku Nadeko, now a god Nadeko, has stopped going to school.
Many Changes
Her appearance has also changed, with her now uneven, berry-short haircut, which she cut herself. She wears tracksuits and sits at her desk, devoting herself to drawing manga. Even after she stopped going to school, she seems to remain friends with Tsukihi Araragi, who often comes to the Sengoku household to help her draw manga. They really are close.
Summary
Personally, I'm a big fan of the innocent and childlike "Kami Nadeko," but the mythical character "DJ Nadeko" in the audio commentary is also adorable. Sengoku Nadeko, imitating a rapper with Kana Hanazawa's sweet voice singing "Nadeko DAYO!", is also super cute! While she primarily teams up with Tsukihi Araragi in the audio commentary, the scene where Sengoku Nadeko is at the mercy of Tsukihi's rampage is also a must-listen.
