“I enjoyed seeing [Kaiki] go to work with his Super Con Man intellect... it was pretty cool seeing [him] go clean cut and Sherlock out on us.” The Glorio Blog · 12 years ago
The episode showcases Kaiki’s "Super Con Man" intellect as he begins his heist-like operation to deceive a literal god. Monogatari Series: Second Season Episode 22
“Hitagi clearly shows... that despite her calm voice, she's gotten more desperate than ever... stating that she'd choose Araragi's life over her own.” WordPress.com · 12 years ago 🎨 Visuals and Themes “I enjoyed seeing [Kaiki] go to work with
: The episode utilizes a "sumptuously decorated" visual style, with constantly changing colors on Kaiki's phone and undulating patterns on floors and walls to mirror the shifting nature of truth and lies. that despite her calm voice, she's gotten more
: Kaiki successfully tricks Nadeko into believing he is her first genuine follower by offering 10,000 yen.