The Japanese Origin of the Kyuubi in Naruto

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://yundaimeanime.blogspot.com/"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5772112447458125810" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DGyGdibkSYo/UBqpsGJaJ_I/AAAAAAAAAT0/P-xDMsjsAbs/s320/The-Japanese-Origin-of-the-Kyuubi-in-Naruto.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 351px; height: 263px;" /></a>Few things in the anime, Naruto, can charge the atmosphere with as much as excitement and as much awe as when Kyuubi appears on screen. This rendition of the Japanese mythical creature, the Kitsune, is one of the most mysterious and interesting characters in the anime. The Kyuubi, as I'm sure most Naruto fans know, is the nine-tailed demon fox once ravaged Konoha and was sealed by the fourth Hokage inside the body of Uzumaki Naruto, the series' main character. Naruto, for all his kindness, is often plagued by the Kyuubi's efforts to tempt him with raw power. And, when Naruto is unable to contain his strong emotions, he becomes consumed by the Kyuubi, losing both his sanity and control in a bout of pure and unrestrained rage. Naruto does a 360, changing from the lovable prankster that we all love to a rampaging monster who, if he passes a certain point, can no longer distinguish friend from foe.Kyuubi's OriginsBut where does the Kyuubi's origin lie? Kishimoto-sensei certainly didn't just pull this Kyuubi legend out of his hat. Indeed, the Kyuubi is based on the Japanese mythological creature called the Kitsune. Translated, Kitsune means 'fox'. The fox, as portrayed in Japanese folklore, is a cunning creature, intelligent but mischievous. In fact, the Kitsune is often called a 'trickster' and incidentally, this is how Naruto is portrayed at the beginning of the story. The kitsune can transform into a human being, a skill it learns when it reaches a certain age, usually 100. <br /><br />However, it most commonly transforms into a beautiful woman, a seductress, much like 'Naruko', Naruto's female form when he does his Oiroke no Jutsu.The kitsune can have several tails, ranging from one to nine. The number of tails the kitsune has indicates its age, its wisdom, and its strength. In the anime, when Naruto succumbs to the Kyuubi's temptation of power, his charka leaks out and forms like 'tails'. The number of tails that grows out of Naruto, the stronger he becomes and the more he loses control of himself. So far, in both the manga and in Naruto Shippuden, we have only seen up to four of Naruto's tails. At that point, he completely loses control of himself and he will begin to attack everyone - friend or foe. If he is not contained, or if the Kyuubi is not resealed and Naruto grows all nine tails of the Kyuubi, he will, in a sense, die, and the Kyuubi will once again be released to wreak havoc on the world.Nine TailsThus, the Kyuubi, a nine-tailed fox, is a creature in its prime. Indeed, in the anime, the Kyuubi is said to be the strongest of the nine Bijuus scattered throughout the five countries. One swipe of its mighty tails can cause whole villages to crumble and tidal waves to form. In fact, it's so powerful that it is regarded as a 'natural disaster' by the villagers and is often believed to be a force that comes when human beings become too evil and therefore need to be 'purged'. The reason why Kishimoto chose the Kyuubi to become the strongest Bijuu is probably based on the Japanese legend of the 9 Bijuu, five of which are elemental Bijuu, one of them is Gaara's Shukaku, the Bijuu of Wind. And of course, another one is the Kyuubi, the Bijuu of Fire, the strongest of all the tailed beasts. So that's pretty much it. Hopefully this will give you some idea of where the Kyuubi comes from as well as some of the applications where the Kyuubi is being applied to inside the world of Naruto.<br /></div>

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<img alt="" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_az-r16syqyo/SxNpaDpmDpI/AAAAAAAACCw/clS9m2Z0NIg/s400/seirei.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 307px; height: 400px;" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_az-r16syqyo/SxMdjmxnk-I/AAAAAAAACCg/3KPGDfwHVjM/s400/Balsa_by_sbel02.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 256px;" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_az-r16syqyo/SxNsqmHki9I/AAAAAAAACDA/qpcHt7afAxw/s400/lokieternal.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 271px;" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_az-r16syqyo/SxNsqD9C6xI/AAAAAAAACC4/U4lFs0zolVM/s400/gintama.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_az-r16syqyo/SxODp-eAG2I/AAAAAAAACDI/RDV_eIZ2IQA/s400/oofuri.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 277px;" /><br /><p> Anime Rags has done it again. They have came up with the ranking for Top 10 Anime. When I saw the list I was like... WTF?<br /></p> <ol><li>Macross F</li><li>Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood<br /></li><li>Hetalia Axis Power</li><li>Kobato</li><li>Gundam 00</li><li>K-ON!</li><li>Code Geass R2</li><li>Darker Than Black</li><li>Fairy Tail</li><li>Sora no Otoshimono<br /></li></ol> I assumed the list is not limited to fall season but freaking jeebus... is this for damn real?! *facepalm*<br /><br />It just goes to show how weird Japanese are with their fetishes. Kobato and Sora no Otoshimono are prime example of shitty anime of the season and they are up there with Gundam 00 and Macross F. Trapeze, the most trippy anime of the season however, wasn't. It just doesn't make any sense =\<br /><br />When did the quality of anime dropped this low? Oh right, when moe-shit started to invade. K-ON! was the epitome of that shit (even though I find it acceptable, the rest are just... bad).<br /><br />Just look at the difference from last year winter season and this year's. Last year we have 25 or so anime excluding the OVA. This year? A mediocre 15 with only a few promised quality anime. Will this trend continues?<br /><br />I really hope it doesn't.<br /><br />Anyway, enough of that rant. Here is my top ten anime.

Top 10 Anime WTF

Anime Rags has done it again. They have came up with the ranking for Top 10 Anime. When I saw the list I was like... WTF? Macross F Fullme...

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VIZ Media expands relationship with Netflix

<img alt="" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YL7VYR-ioks/TZpcvQ8wn1I/AAAAAAAADyk/pmo3Pf-_FGw/s400/BLEACH-Adult-Swim-web.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" /><br /><div align="center"><strong>VIZ MEDIA</strong> EXPANDS RELATIONSHIP WITH <strong>NETFLIX</strong><br />TO OFFER POPULAR ANIME TITLES AVAILABLE<br />TO WATCH INSTANTLY FROM NETFLIX<br /><br />Popular Series <strong>BLEACH</strong>, <strong>NARUTO</strong>, <strong>INUYASHA</strong><br />and More Become Available Starting April</div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>VIZ Media</strong> has announced that several of its most popular anime series will be offered to U.S. audiences by <strong>Netflix, Inc.</strong>, the world’s leading Internet subscription service for enjoying movies and TV shows. Starting in April, <strong>BLEACH</strong>, <strong>NARUTO</strong>, and <strong>INUYASHA</strong> are among the popular titles which can be instantly streamed from Netflix. More titles will be announced shortly. </span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">VIZ Media series (Uncut and Subtitled) to be offered by Netflix include:</span><br /><br />BLEACH: Episodes 1-109 (Seasons 1-2; Rated TV-14)<br />NARUTO: Episodes 1-104 (Seasons 1-2; Rated TV-14)<br />HIKARU NO GO: Episodes 1-75 (Complete Series; Rated TV-G)<br />HONEY AND CLOVER: Episodes 1-36 (Complete Series; Rated TV-14)<br />NANA: Episodes 1-47 (Complete Series; Rated TV-MA)<br />INUYASHA: Episodes 1 – 167 (Seasons 1 – 7; Rated TV-14)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">“VIZ Media is excited to bring some of our bestselling animated properties to its Netflix subscribers in the U.S.,” says Brian Ige, Senior Director, Animation. “Netflix is the market leader and the availability of these new VIZ Media titles through the service will give fans the flexibility to choose how and when they want to consume their favorite anime. We look forward to expanding our relationship with Netflix to include additional titles in the near future.”<br /> <br />“We are pleased to partner with VIZ Media as a means to offer popular anime series to our members,” said Lisa Nishimura, VP of Content Acquisition. “It is our goal to add a wide variety of content to our growing library of movies and TV shows, and building relationships like this, helps us move forward in our efforts.” <br /></div>

VIZ Media expands relationship with Netflix

VIZ MEDIA EXPANDS RELATIONSHIP WITH NETFLIX TO OFFER POPULAR ANIME TITLES AVAILABLE TO WATCH INSTANTLY FROM NETFLIX Popular Series BLEACH ,...

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