Kamaitachi (鎌鼬, Kamaitachi) is a demon with large claws that attacked younger Hyakkimaru. It is one of the demons who were drawn to Hyakkimaru's unnatural powers, prompting Jukai to teach swordsmanship to the boy.
Appearance[]
The Kamaitachi is a beastly creature whose features include a wolf-like head with white whiskers and sharp teeth. It also has a long neck, stout body, muscular legs and a longer, slender tail. Its entire body is covered in white fur which is jagged around almost every edge. It has 3 fingers on each hand, from which protrudes long, scythe-like claws from its second and third fingers, and a shorter claw on its first. Its feet also has claws.
Gallery[]
Kamaitachi on Episode 03 Endcard
Kamaitachi attacking Hyakkimaru
Trivia[]
- The Kamaitachi is based on a yōkai of the same name in Japanese folklore. Its name, when translated, means "sickle weasel", which alludes to its long curved claws on its hands and generally slender body.
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| Humans
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Biwamaru • Dororo • Hibukuro • Hyakkimaru • Hyogo • Itachi • Jukai • Kagemitsu Daigo • Kaname • Mio • Munetsuna • Mutsu • Nui No Kata • Ojiya • Osushi • Oume • Okowa • Sabame • Saburota • Saru • Shiranui • Souryo • Sukeroku • Tahomaru • Take • Tanosuke • Yajiro |
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| Demons
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Arijigoku • Bakemonogani • Bandai • Deiki • Hakumenfudo • Shark Demons • Kyubi • Lizard Demon • Maimai-onba • Nihil • Nokosaregumo • Nue • Twelfth Demon |
| Ghouls
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Ayakashigi • Jorogumo • Amanojaku |
| Spirits
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Jishō Nun Ghost • Kanekozou • Okaka • Yōkai Kozō • Midoro |
| Others
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Nota • Chibi |