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In Japanese mythology, there exist 2 different classifications and 13 different species of kitsune.

Classifications - Zenko (Literal meaning, "good foxes"), benevolent, celestial foxes associated with the god Inari, sometimes called Inari foxes, (i.e., Kira) and Yako (Literal meaning, "field foxes", commonly referred to as nogitsune), mischievous or even malicious foxes. (i.e., Stiles) Physically, kitsunes are noted for having 9 tails. Generally, a greater number of tails indicates an older, more powerful kitsune. (In some folktales say a kitsune will grow additional tails after it has lived 100 years) 1, 7, and 9 are the most common numbers in folktales. When a kitsune gains its 9th tail, its fur becomes gold or white. These kyubi no kitsune (Literal meaning, "nine-tailed foxes) gain the ability to see and hear anything happening anywhere in the world. Other tales attribute to infinite wisdom. (Omniscience)

Species -The kitsune are an aspect of the elements, meaning that they have ties to their abilities from each of these. The elements are broken down into 13 categories and the kitsune are divided into each type: Kaze (Wind), Chikyu (Earth), Kasai (Fire), Kawa (River), Tengoku (Heaven), Sanda (Thunder), Yama (Mountain), Kukan (Void), Seishin (Spirit), Jikan (Time), Mori (Forest), Umi (Ocean), and Ongaku (Music). Each kitsune has its own strength and weaknesses, based on the element it is assigned to. The element reflects where the kitsune's power originates, what affinities it has in the elements. For example, a Fire Kitsune (Zenko Kasai) would be unaffected by fire, could easily feed from the element of fire to strengthen itself, and would use fox fire with ease. However, a water kitsune (Zenko Umi) would not use fire too well, but would be a natural healer, and would thrive near or in water.

With all of this being said, what do you think Kira's species is? Stiles? Will we see more kitsunes/nogitsunes?

If you are interested in learning more about kitsunes/nogitsunes, please click here. :) A kudos for all the research would be appreciated lol.

-- KLP 