Jigoku Shoujo: Mitsuganae

Ai returns as a blue butterfly while the group investigates a teacher's notebook.

Ai reappears as a blue butterfly following her apparent death, with her former companions now living as ordinary people. Her new companion, a young boy named Yamawaro, summons Ren to Ai, while Kikuri possesses a doll to call Wanyūdō. The group takes on a case involving Itsuko Hiraishi, a rebellious high school student who despises her teacher Tange for allegedly recording student faults in a notebook for permanent records. Ai inhabits the body of Itsuko's friend, Yuzuki Mikage. Itsuko sends Tange to Hell but later regrets this decision after discovering he never actually wrote anything in the notebook and only pretended to do so to scare students into behaving.

Yuzuki reflects on recent events while Akira intervenes in Mitsuko's abusive marriage.

Yuzuki remains troubled by her interactions with Ai and Tange, alongside Itsuko's transfer to a new school. Meanwhile, middle schooler Akira Kitayama visits Mitsuko, the shopkeeper he loves. He witnesses her husband Seiji beating her and falsely accusing her of seducing him. Yuzuki experiences visions of Akira using the Hell Correspondence website. Akira urges Mitsuko to escape her husband, but when Seiji attacks them, Akira sends him to Hell to protect her. The following morning, Akira discovers the shop abandoned, as Mitsuko has departed, leaving him to contemplate the consequences of his actions.

Yuzuki and Akie help idol Jun Moriyama while Masako Momota seeks revenge for past bullying.

Yuzuki and her best friend Akie rescue idol Jun Moriyama from a stalker. They meet Masako Momota, who asks them to deliver an envelope to Jun containing photos of him in provocative outfits from before his debut. Masako previously attended the same talent agency as Jun but was bullied by her until she quit, sacrificing her singing dream. Meanwhile, Ai's companions question if Ai is possessing Yuzuki because she lacks a physical body in the real world. In the present, Masako forces Jun to apologize and demands she vouch for Masako's debut. Jun refuses, claiming Masako cannot sing. At her concert, Jun attempts a public apology, but an enraged Masako sends Jun to Hell.

Yukawa's hero Nishida fails to act on a bus, shattering his image and ending his kendo training.

After being rescued from bullying by Nishida Shin, who teaches him kendo, Yukawa transforms from a timid boy into a confident and happy individual. This positive change ends his harassment. However, the dynamic shifts when a violent incident occurs on a bus involving a deranged man attacking another passenger. Nishida chooses not to intervene, citing fear for Yukawa's safety, which deeply disappoints him. Yukawa feels betrayed by his mentor's inaction and sends him to Hell in his mind. Concluding that personal change cannot alter the world, Yukawa abandons kendo and returns to his previous shy and passive demeanor.

This Mundane World

A narrative focusing on the relationship with an educator

Inuo Atsushi sends classmate Washizu to Hell after revealing his family secrets

Inuo Atsushi transfers to Yuzuki's school, claiming his mother is ill in Tokyo, though his father actually abandoned them. Burdened by lies and his mother's ingratitude, Inuo visits the Hell Correspondence website without entering a name. After confessing his secret to classmate Washizu, he is beaten by his mother. Inuo then types Washizu's name into the website. Washizu, acting in good faith, shares Inuo's true situation and encourages him to seek help. However, Inuo views this as meddling in family matters and sends Washizu to Hell. Following this event, Inuo loses his sanity. The narrative explores the consequences of deception and the destructive nature of Inuo's actions against those who attempt to assist him.

Yuzuki returns Momo to Mioi Hatsumi, who confronts neighbor Shintani after she poisons the dog.

Yuzuki brings a lost dog named Momo back to its owner, Mioi Hatsumi. Hatsumi’s elderly neighbor, Shintani, boasts about her expensive bracelet but is humiliated when she realizes Momo wears an identical one as a collar. Shintani attempts to have the dog evicted by apartment management, and when that fails, she poisons Momo. Upon discovering the crime, Hatsumi uses the Hell website to summon Shintani to the roof. Unable to comprehend Shintani’s malice, Hatsumi nearly falls from the edge. In a desperate attempt to save herself, she pulls the string on her straw doll, which sends Shintani to Hell. Hatsumi then falls but manages to survive the incident.

Inao Kaede’s Fox Spirit Fortune-Telling Leads to Tragic Misunderstanding

Inao Kaede, a quiet student, claims to be a fortune-teller through a fox spirit she claims resides within her. As she makes a streak of strangely correct predictions (later revealed to be just lucky coincidences), more students begin to give her requests. A shallow student, Nishino, requests that Inao kill a college student she claims is stalking her. Inao reluctantly accepts but no matter what she tries, the 'stalker' lives. Threatened to be exposed as a fake, she resorts to sending him to Hell, only to find out that Nishino lied to her and she'd damned the guy and herself for no reason. Nishino just wanted him dead because she found him gross. The guy had been innocent.

Kazuya blames salesman Saito for his mother's kimono spending and sends him to Hell.

Ichimura Kazuya works as a paperboy to support his mother, who spends money on expensive kimonos to attract her neglectful husband. Kazuya believes the salesman Saito is responsible for encouraging these purchases through excessive flattery. In response, Kazuya sends Saito to Hell, only to discover that another salesperson immediately replaces him and continues to pamper his mother with similar praise.

A novelist faces consequences after his book inspires copycat murders and editorial manipulation.

Novelist Kamisaka Rokurou gains attention when a student commits murders mirroring his mystery novel. Reporter Asaba Sumi interviews him, but the editor-in-chief alters the manuscript with falsehoods to boost sales, prompting Asaba to apologize. Kamisaka, Asaba, and the victim's sister Michio Yui convene to eliminate three targets by sending one person each to Hell. Michio selects the murderer Chouchi, Asaba targets her editor, and Kamisaka chooses his friend. However, the murderer's mother, blaming Kamisaka for her son's actions, unexpectedly sends him to Hell instead. This outcome leaves the trio's plan in disarray as Kamisaka faces an unintended fate caused by external blame rather than his own selection.

Nomura draws faces on his calendar chart while working at a poolside food stand.

Nomura Nobuo works part-time at a food stand beside the pool. Every time someone agitates him, he draws them and puts their face up on the model on his calendar chart. The person who reaches the top of the model first will be sent to hell. In the meantime, his manga debuts in a monthly manga book, so he decides not to send anyone to hell since he is in a good mood. It is only when he sees his crush Sasayama Kokoro trying to commit suicide because her boyfriend Ryuu, cheated on her that he decides to send Ryuu to hell. However, Nobuo is sent to hell by Kokoro, who believes that he will spread rumors about what she told him.

Azusa Mayama seeks revenge while Yuzuki faces the consequences of her actions at the lantern festival.

Investigator Norihisa halted an inquiry into Akie’s father’s accident due to the suspect’s prestigious family status, angering Akie’s mother, Azusa Mayama. During the lantern festival, Yuzuki encounters Tsugumi Shibata, who warns her about the dangers of crossing the gate to Hell. Yuzuki contacts Norihisa to help Akie, but Azusa sends a man to assault Akie as revenge. Norihisa arrives in time to stop the attack. Meanwhile, Ai receives her original body as a festival gift and separates from Yuzuki. Believing she is free from her role as Hell Girl, Yuzuki is horrified when Akie vanishes after Azusa sends her to Hell, causing Yuzuki’s eyes to turn red as she screams.

Tsuzuki's arrest and Kashiwagi's transformation spark rumors and despair

Convenience store worker Tsuzuki assists student Kashiwagi Hidemi after she misses her last train. An online photo of them together triggers rumors questioning Kashiwagi's character, prompting her desire to send the uploader to Hell. Tsuzuki attempts to dissuade her, but he is subsequently arrested for assault. Kashiwagi fears his arrest will damage her reputation further. Tsuzuki escapes custody, and although Kashiwagi urges him to stop, he fails to recognize her initially. Disheartened, she ultimately sends him to Hell. Later, Yuzuki encounters a drastically altered Kashiwagi, featuring dyed hair, heavy makeup, and tattoos. Overwhelmed by this change, Yuzuki senses that many people nearby are about to contact the Hell Girl.

Usagi and Michito use Hell Correspondence dolls to send each other to hell after a failed romance.

Shinohara Usagi, a schoolgirl known for her slowness, is asked out by classmate Endo. Endo is coerced by Usagi’s jealous older brother, Michito, into cheating on her, leading to his shameful departure. Usagi then reveals she has accessed the Hell Correspondence to send Michito to hell. Michito responds by revealing he has done the same to her. The siblings share a heartfelt conversation about their mutual suffering, with implications that Usagi harbors romantic feelings for him. They cast their straw dolls into a river. However, realizing Michito will never reciprocate her love, Usagi retrieves her doll from the water and proceeds to send her brother to hell.

Yuzuki confronts the tragic fate of Naowa and the vengeful spirit of Yuki.

Yuzuki witnesses a man targeting Ai’s straw doll but learns from Ai that intervention is impossible. Ai reveals Naowa’s future: he avoids coworkers to play with a child, Kaya, and sent colleague Nakajima to hell for his inappropriate behavior toward her. Nakajima’s girlfriend, Yuki, joins the company to investigate, dating Naowa while hiding her identity. Naowa eventually confesses his sin, prompting Yuki to reveal herself and condemn him to hell. Despite this grim vision, Yuzuki retains hope for a different outcome.

Yamawaro becomes a straw doll for an elderly woman seeking her lost son

Yamawaro accepts a request to serve as a straw doll for an elderly woman. Yuzuki visits the mansion but is confused when a young woman answers the door. Yamawaro recounts how he witnessed a young couple lose their child, Hikaru. Years later, the elderly wife believed Yamawaro was her son returned. The husband, aware Yamawaro is not human, used him for experiments to achieve eternal life. The husband fed a resulting potion to his wife, restoring her youth. The wife discovered the unethical use of Yamawaro and urged him to flee. Unable to forgive her husband, she sent him to Hell and committed suicide by exploding the mansion.

Chi-chan listens to radio and discovers DJ Joutarou's sweet words are scripted by writer Yume.

Yuzuki tunes into a late-night radio program frequently featuring letters from a sender named Chi-chan, whose real name is Chiriko. Infatuated with host Joutarou, she befriends another regular correspondent, Kaname. The pair visit the station to thank Joutarou and meet scriptwriter Yume. Kaname expresses her desire to become a writer, prompting Yume to share a broadcast script. This revelation shatters Chi-chan’s illusion that Joutarou’s affectionate remarks were genuine, as they were merely written lines. Enraged by the loss of her fantasy, Chi-chan sends Kaname to Hell. She subsequently retreats back into her delusion, refusing to accept the reality that the host’s words are fabricated.

Kaori accepts her role after Tsukio dies saving her from Yukina's poison plot.

Kaori Nakiri, the designated heiress to the Nakiri flower arrangement school, resents her predetermined path. Yuzuki identifies Ai’s companions at a funeral despite their magical disguises, prompting Ai to note Yuzuki’s impending awakening. Yukina, born from her father’s affair, demands the school from Kaori. Tsukio, Kaori’s childhood friend and secret brother, intercepts Yukina’s poison intended for Kaori and consumes it instead. Upon learning of this sacrifice and the hidden family truth, Kaori is devastated but ultimately accepts her position as head. She banishes Yukina to hell. Meanwhile, Ai informs Yuzuki that she is destined to become the next Hell Girl.

Mizuragi Shogo uses the Hell Correspondence to target Tsugumi, leading to a confrontation at his mansion.

Mizuragi Shogo types Tsugumi's name into the Hell Correspondence, prompting Yuzuki, Ai, and Tsugumi to visit his mansion. Shogo reveals his obsession with Hell stems from his mother using Ai to send his father there. To meet Ai, he had an artificial grudge against Tsugumi implanted via hypnosis. The group protests Tsugumi's innocence, but before Shogo can send her, his assistant intervenes. Shogo is sent to Hell instead for his cruel treatment of orphaned children and his attempts to use them for his research.

Yuzuki encounters Kaito, a boy abused by his stepmother Nanami after she bears a new daughter.

Yuzuki hopes to avoid her destiny as the next Hell Girl. She meets Kaito, who suffers abuse from his stepmother Nanami since she gave birth to a daughter named Mao. Kaito longs for the kindness Nanami showed before. Yuzuki discovers Kaito’s father knows of the violence but ignores it, viewing his son as an obstacle to family happiness. The father attempts to kill Kaito but stops after Kaito sends Mao to Hell. Subsequently, Nanami reverts to her former gentle personality. This outcome allows Yuzuki to witness a resolution that challenges her fears about her own future role, as the family dynamics shift following the supernatural intervention and the father’s realization of his actions.

Yuzuki seeks Tsugumi's help while Sumika replaces her cruel twin sister Yuika in a modeling career.

Yuzuki requests guidance from Tsugumi to escape her predetermined fate, but Tsugumi remains inactive, insisting that Yuzuki must save herself. Sumika is the quiet twin of renowned model and actress Yuika, who treats Sumika with cruelty. The sisters are nearly identical, distinguished only by a birthmark on Sumika's side. When Yuika injures her arm, she forces Sumika to substitute for her during a photo shoot. Sumika excels in this role and begins dating Yuika's boyfriend, Masato. Once Yuika recovers, the twins dispute who should maintain their celebrity status. Masato ends his relationship with one sister, unspecified, and that sister sends her twin to Hell. At a public event, Sumika conceals her birthmark with her arm, leaving the identity of the doomed sibling ambiguous, potentially Yuika.

Bullying leads to Hell as Fumio and Tomohide clash over class and fate.

Tomohide Matsuda bullies Fumio Mizuhara due to their differing financial backgrounds. After learning Fumio will attend his desired high school, Tomohide’s resentment grows while he works to support his family. A mark on his chest implies he sent his abusive father to Hell. When Tomohide attacks Fumio, the latter retaliates by sending him to Hell. Meanwhile, Ai appears to Yuzuki, who detects others preparing to send someone to Hell. Yuzuki initially rejects Ai, but when Ai confesses her own desire to send Ai to Hell, Yuzuki flees, unable to confront the possibility that she too has been consumed by hatred.

Yuzuki discovers her existence is an illusion as Tsugumi reveals the truth about her death.

Yuzuki wakes to find that everyone in her school and town has forgotten her existence, with only Tsugumi retaining her memories. Tsugumi explains that she was never destined to become the Hell Girl, having abandoned her father Hajime’s hope to end the cycle of hatred. She urges Yuzuki to accept the system’s reality, concluding that Yuzuki is not from this world because her life was an illusion. Yuzuki rejects this revelation and flees, only to discover her apartment in a state of decay with a corpse lying on the floor. Ai Enma and her companions then appear, confirming that Yuzuki had actually died a long time ago.