Kitsune are a species of Youkai featured in High School DxD.
Summary[]
Kitsune are a fox-like species of Youkai that typically reside in Kyoto under the rule of Yasaka, the leader of all Youkai within the West Faction.
Appearance[]
Kitsunes bear a striking physical resemblance to humans, albeit with a set of fox ears and a matching tail. Their hair color generally ranges from blond to light golden-brown. Their main attires are the traditional miko outfit, with tall geta with white tabi as footwear and red Hakama worn by females while males dress in blue.
Abilities[]
Being a fox-like species, Kitsunes naturally have great reflexes and heightened senses.
Kitsunes have shapeshifting abilities that allow them to hide their fox ears and tails to blend in and appear human, they are also capable of completely transforming into foxes.
Kitsunes are also well known for their ability to control Fox Fire.
Variants[]
Nine-Tailed Fox[]
Nine-Tailed Fox (九尾, Kyuubi) are a special variant of Kitsune limited only to the bloodline of the leader of Kyoto. The general difference is that they can have up to a total of nine fox tails. Their abilities are at a higher level then normal Kitsunes, the fires they produce can rival that of Vritra's black flames. The vulpine forms of a fully matured Nine-Tails can grow up to gigantic sizes. The current leader, Yasaka, can connect with Kyoto's ley lines, having access to the immense spiritual power flowing throughout the city which provides a nearly endless supply of energy.
Known Kitsune[]
Trivia[]
- Kitsune are a well-known species of Youkai from Japanese folklore and mythology. Foxes were commonplace animals in Ancient Japan, with their companionship to humans giving rise to legends of kitsune loyally accompanying humans as guardians, friends, and lovers. They are also closely associated with the kami of fertility and agriculture Inari-Okami.
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| High School DxD | ||
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| Species | ||
| Non-Supernatural Species | Human | |
| Supernatural Species | Devil • Angel • Fallen Angel • God and Buddha • Dragon • Vampire •  Walkure • Grim Reaper • Youkai • Nekomata • Kitsune • European Monsters
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| Species by Origin | ||
| Human World | Human | |
| Christianity | Devil • Angel • Fallen Angel | |
| Divinities | God and Buddha | |
| Norse Mythology | Walkure
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| Greek Mythology | Grim Reaper | |
| Youkai | Nekomata • Kitsune | |
| Other Species | Dragon • Vampire • European Monsters | |