I mentioned last time how Nadeko changed a lot throughout the series. Now, different faces(phases) of Nadeko materialize thanks to Yotsugi which made me realize that Nadeko changed much more than I had originally thought. We have Current-Nadeko, Meek-Nadeko, Wrath-Nadeko, Flirty-Nadeko, and God Nadeko. That's a lot of Nadekos.
Yotsugi also mentioned Gaen Izuko and Kagenui Yozuru so I wonder if they're going to appear in this season. Gaen is also one of my favorites. Speaking of appearances, Oshino Ougi makes one and seems to be a major character this season. I'll have to remember that Ougi is a boy now.
As usual, this episode is a visual treat. It's much closer to Bakemonogatari (Season 1) than any of the other seasons I think. It really looks like mixed-media artwork compared to the other seasons.
Some screenshots for this episode:
With these screenshots alone, it's hard to convince someone that this is anime. Monogatari Series really stands out because of this and this is why I really love this series.