Are Kitsunes flirty? Though kitsune may flirt or seduce their prey to get closer to them, it is preferred if they feed only off the wicked or have a willing partner.
Japanese Kitsune Romance
There are many stories in Japanese folklore of kitsune falling in love with a human man and choosing to live out their lives in the human world. Most of the stories follow the same pattern: a young man falls in love with a beautiful fox lady, and they marry, unaware of the fox's real identity.
Kitsune have a fear and hatred of dogs even while in human form, and some become so rattled by the presence of dogs that they revert to the shape of a fox and flee.
Kitsune are often portrayed as wild, occasionally wicked foxes, who delight in mischief, pranks, or evil. They are often seen as tricksters or sometimes even powerful sorcerers who use their abilities for evil. Even so, they are known to keep their promises, repay any debts, and remember friendships.
Perhaps fittingly given their divine patron's portfolio as a fertility deity, pregnancy for Kitsunes is short (often under 3 months), and multiple births are relatively common. A common belief is that a Kitsune will never have more kits in a litter than she has tails, but this has never been proven.
The early Kamakura-period Mizukagami indicates that it means "came (ki) [perfective aspect particle tsu] to bedroom (ne)", from a legend that a kitsune could take a human woman form, marry a man, and bear children.
Shapeshifting: Kitsunes are able to shapeshift themselves into other forms. Kitsunes can either make themselves an older version of themselves or even a younger version as well as changing their height and weight. They can even change their gender to that of the opposite one if they so please.
If a Kitsune loses all of their tails through either giving them away or having them stolen (or in rare cases, destroyed), they will become exceptionally weak and frail, similar to an anemic human, and will lose all of their powers.
Kitsune feed on life-force, just as vampires do. However, they do this through stealing memories rather than through drinking blood. They store others' memories in star balls, in which they also store a measure of their own power.
Kitsune is often portrayed as mischievous and known for playing tricks on humans. However, it can also be seen as a symbol of good fortune, particularly in the Shinto religion from Japan. Interestingly, there are similar trickster animals in other cultures as well.
Maybe if you listen closely, you can hear a kitsune! The cry of a kitsune in Japanese is as “kon kon.” Written in katakana, the call of the kitsune or Japanese fox isこんこん.
A kitsune's fur changes to silver when they hit 1,000 years and gold when they hit 5,000 years. They go into heat at 17. Kitsune are immortal; they age much like elves, though somewhat faster. Gestation equals 7.5 months.
Foxes are said to be terrified of dogs because dogs aren't fooled by illusions. They will bark and let everyone know what's up, sometimes even causing the fox to lose its human form. Dogs were also even used in cures for possession: Smear fish paste all over the victim and have a dog lick it off.
The Human and Kitsune hybrid clan is a rare clan, that is usually never seen especially in a humans lifetime. A reason for this hybrid being so rare is that these species don't mate and the hybrids are made from magic, and they can only reproduce with other hybrids which is rare. Advertisement.
The lifespan of a kitsune depends strongly on the number of tails they have, with one tailed individuals living 75 years or so, while those with multiple tails can live well into their second century and beyond.
Born usually from a human and a kitsune parent, half-kitsune is a combination of the two.
Canidae: Kitsunes are known to have a great fear and hatred of dogs and wolves. Some become so rattled by the presence of that they will revert to the shape of a fox and flee.
Ignoring high sugar and fat content of chocolate, it contains a chemical called theobromine that dogs cannot digest. In dogs this causes tachycardia, increased blood pressure and kidney problems that can be fatal if untreated.
Accelerated Healing: Kitsune possess an enhanced regenerative healing ability that gives them immunity from any human illness or condition.
Kaze Kitsune
Kaze Kitsune are born with an affinity to wind chakra and are able to use it to its fullest potential. These kitsune are incredibly rare and are said to bring good luck to those who find them.
The older a kitsune grows, and the more people it has consumed, the more powerful it becomes. Some say that the kitsune can take human form after it passes 500 years and has gained enough life force from its human victims. The story in the Nihon Ryouiki is unique in that the kitsune seems benevolent.
Upon reaching a mature age, the Kitsune becomes extremely powerful and can take on any appearance. He has the power to read minds, to take possession of minds as well as dreams. Thus, the fantastic creature can manipulate humans and influence their destinies.
Every year from the end of January to late March is the mating season for foxes; and their offspring might be born around late March to early May.
Their powers include illusions, shapeshifting (particularly to human form), possession, and especially the ability to use foxfire.