
Rokujo in the second half of Aoi no Ue. Costume notes: her hair is pulled back, rather than loose, reflecting the actor's interpretation of her character as slightly more in control. On the other hand, hints of her serpent nature include the inner robe covered in triangle-scales and long red "hakama" split pants that flow out behind her. Finally, note the demon stick, a torimono that was originally used in shamanic rituals to entice the ghost into possessing the medium.