Ononoki Yotsugi is a special kind of tsukumogami, shaped like a young girl and made from a human corpse. Created through a forbidden act that brings the dead back to life, she is considered a familiar of Kagenui Yozuru and calls her "big sister." Her creation involved several characters, and everyone who helped was cursed because of the taboo. Ononoki is known for her flat way of speaking, her unique abilities, and her evolving relationships with people like Nadeko Sengoku and Shinobu Oshino. She changes her personality based on who she interacts with, making her an interesting and mysterious character throughout the series.
Ononoki Yotsugi usually wears an orange drawstring blouse and a tiered skirt.
She sports shiny yellow rain boots.
In the anime, she is seen wearing a hat that looks like rabbit ears and eyes.
However, in the original novels, there is no description of her wearing this hat.
Ononoki Yotsugi is a tsukumogami made from a human corpse.
She was created through a forbidden ritual to resurrect the dead.
Gaen Izuko, Meme Oshino, Kaiki Deishū, Kagenui Yozuru, and Teori Tadatsuru were involved in making her.
Because the ritual broke a major taboo, everyone involved received a curse.
Her family name "Ononoki" uses the "Ki" taken from Deishū Kaiki.
Ononoki often has a blank expression and speaks in a monotone voice.
Her character as a supernatural being means she changes how she acts and talks depending on who she meets.
After losing badly to Shinobu Oshino in "Tsukihi Phoenix," she becomes scared of Shinobu and calls her "Old Lady" or "Shinobu Sister."
She can be harsh with most people but is especially kind to Nadeko Sengoku.
Ononoki has the power to suddenly grow her body to huge sizes.
She can make her index finger as big as a hammer to smash things.
She can also jump extremely high and far.
Her ability is officially known as "Unlimited Rulebook," where exceptions are more common than rules.
She calls Kagenui Yozuru her "big sister."
She is very sweet with Nadeko Sengoku, treating her with extra kindness.
She has a cautious relationship with Shinobu Oshino after being defeated by her.
Early on, Ononoki often says, "I said that with a straight face."
After "Mayoi Zombie," she stops saying this catchphrase.
In "Hitagi End," she develops a habit of saying "Yay!" while doing a sideways peace sign.
Forbidden Creation and Cursed Fate
Ononoki Yotsugi was made by reviving a human corpse in a forbidden ritual.
Gaen Izuko, Meme Oshino, Kaiki Deishū, Kagenui Yozuru, and Teori Tadatsuru all helped create her.
Since resurrecting the dead is taboo, everyone involved was cursed.
Life as a Living Doll
After "Yotsugi Doll," Gaen Izuko and Kagenui Yozuru decide that Ononoki should be cared for by the Araragi family as a doll.
She is placed in the room shared by the Fire Sisters, Karen and Tsukihi Araragi.
When the sisters start having separate rooms, Tsukihi notices Ononoki moving around more, leading to interesting events.
Bond with Nadeko Sengoku
Ononoki grows closer to Nadeko Sengoku after being seen moving by Tsukihi.
This special relationship makes Nadeko more involved with supernatural happenings.
The "Ki" in her last name, "Ononoki," comes from Deishū Kaiki.
She stopped using her famous catchphrase after the "Mayoi Zombie" arc.
In "Hitagi End," she often makes a sideways peace sign and says, "Yay!"
She develops new quirks and habits depending on who she spends time with.
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