Tomie 1998

Tomie Kawakami is murdered in Japan

A high school girl named Tomie Kawakami is murdered, prompting a police investigation. In the months after, nine students and one teacher either commit suicide or go insane, deepening the mystery. A detective learns that three years earlier another Tomie Kawakami was murdered in rural Gifu, hinting at a disturbing pattern.

Pattern of suicides and sanity loss expands

The investigation reveals that in the months following Tomie's murder, nine students and one teacher die by suicide or lose their grip on reality. The detective delves into the escalating pattern, seeking connections among the victims. The growing dread points to something supernatural at work behind the killings.

Three years earlier: another Tomie Kawakami murdered in Gifu

Three years before the current events, another Tomie Kawakami was murdered in rural Gifu prefecture, suggesting a recurring figure. This discovery broadens the scope of the mystery across time and space. The detective suspects a wider, possibly supernatural thread linking multiple Tomies.

Historically, Tomies stretch back to the 1860s

More slain Tomies are discovered dating back to the 1860s, coinciding with Japan's modernization. The pattern implies a malevolent force capable of reincarnating or copying Tomie. The detective begins to map a historical timeline to the present crimes.

Tsukiko Izumisawa, an art student with amnesia, becomes a focus

The detective tracks Tsukiko Izumisawa, an art student treated for amnesia with no memory of the three-month window around Tomie's death. She suspects a supernatural cause for her missing period. Her case links personal memory gaps to the larger Tomie mystery as she investigates.

A peculiar baby-like creature grows into Tomie

Tsukiko's neighbor rears a strange baby-like creature. Over a couple of weeks, it grows into a beautiful teenaged girl with orange eyes who answers to the name Tomie Kawakami. The emergence of this new Tomie deepens the enigma around identity and replication.

Tomie seduces Tsukiko's boyfriend Yuuichi

Soon after her appearance, Tomie begins seducing Tsukiko's boyfriend, Yuuichi. The love triangle becomes a threat to Tsukiko and fuels jealousy and fear. The dynamic showcases Tomie's invasive influence on relationships.

Investigation leads Tsukiko to the neighbor's apartment and a murder discovery

Tsukiko enters her neighbor's apartment to investigate and finds her friend's dead body. She is attacked by her landlord and nearly suffocates. She wakes in a psychiatrist's office where Tomie confronts her with taunting and manipulation.

Yuuichi murders Tomie

Yuuichi arrives at the scene and murders Tomie. The group buries Tomie's headless body in the woods, hoping to end her influence. Shortly after, Tomie returns, demonstrating her apparent resilience and supernatural nature.

Tomie regrows and kisses Tsukiko; a flame ends the encounter

Tomie comes back to life and fully regenerates, appearing at the woods and kissing Tsukiko. The moment forces Tsukiko to confront the persistence of Tomie's presence. Tsukiko then lights a flare and sets Tomie on fire, seemingly destroying her once and for all.

Tsukiko resumes a normal life, but Tomie's influence persists

Tsukiko resumes a seemingly normal life, continuing her photography and art. However, a lingering chill remains as she remains connected to Tomie through her work and memories. The normalcy is uneasy, hinting that Tomie's horror may return.

A visible reminder: a mole marks Tomie's return

While developing a self-portrait, Tsukiko notices a mole under her left eye—an unfamiliar mark similar to Tomie. This change signals a residual link to Tomie and suggests the cycle may not be over. The scene ends with Tsukiko staring at her reflection, aware of Tomie's ongoing presence.