As Mana's memories began to flood back to her like rapid-fire snapshots, she briefly glimpsed Mio's appearance, describing her as a girl with flowing long hair. However, Mio's ever-shifting ability to transform means her appearance is never static. When <Phantom>'s disguise is uncovered by Kurumi, she initially appears identical to her clone Reine Murasame. Yet, upon emerging from Kurumi's shadow, she reverts to the same visage she had thirty years ago when she first encountered Shinji.