Ep 10. Nadeko Snake - (Part 2)

Nadeko Snake - (Part 2) is the tenth and final episode in the first season of the popular Japanese anime Bakemonogatari. The episode continues from Part 1 and follows the story of Nadeko Sengoku, who has been possessed by a snake god. The episode starts as Nadeko is giving a speech at her school's cultural festival where she plays the role of a prince in a fairy tale.

After her speech, Nadeko meets her friend, Kuchinawa, who is revealed to be the snake god who has possessed her. Kuchinawa promises to help Nadeko get rid of the curse, but in exchange, he asks her to collect his body parts and bring them to him. Nadeko agrees, but after collecting the body parts, she realizes the true intentions of Kuchinawa.

Meanwhile, the protagonist of the show, Koyomi Araragi, is trying to help Nadeko but is facing difficulties as he is unable to locate her. He seeks the help of Oshino, the supernatural expert, who gives him a talisman to locate Nadeko. With the help of the talisman, Koyomi locates Nadeko, who is on the verge of sacrificing her own life to repay the debt she owes to Kuchinawa.

Koyomi manages to stop Nadeko and confronts Kuchinawa, who reveals his plan to use Nadeko's body as a vessel to revive himself fully. Kuchinawa is the result of a curse that was placed on a shogun's mistress, and he had been seeking a host to revive himself for a long time. Koyomi and Nadeko fight Kuchinawa, but he proves to be too powerful.

In a final attempt to stop Kuchinawa, Koyomi sacrifices himself to save Nadeko. However, he is brought back to life by Oshino, who reveals that Koyomi has become a vampire due to a previous incident involving a vampire attack. Oshino tells Koyomi that he is no longer human and that he will have to learn to live as a vampire.

The episode ends with Koyomi and Nadeko confronting each other, and Koyomi confesses his love for Nadeko. Nadeko rejects Koyomi and tells him that she is not interested in him romantically. The episode closes with Koyomi accepting his fate as a vampire and driving off into the night.

Nadeko Snake - (Part 2) is a thrilling and emotional conclusion to Nadeko's story arc in the first season of Bakemonogatari. The episode is filled with action, drama, and heart-wrenching moments that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats. The animation and voice acting are superb, and the episode features excellent character development for both Nadeko and Koyomi. Fans of the show will undoubtedly be left eagerly anticipating the next season.