User:Kirbybuncle/Draft:Yokai

Kawatarou
	; Kawatarou as they appear in Puyo Puyo!! Quest
	Name
Kana	カワタロウ
Romanization	Kawatarō
Etymology	From "kawatarō", an alternate regional name for kappas
	Personal Info
Introduced	June 27, 2016
	Card information

Seiran
	; Seiran as they appear in Puyo Puyo!! Quest
	Name
Kana	セイラン
Romanization	Seiran
Etymology	From Japanese "seiran", meaning "indigo blue"
	Personal Info
Introduced	June 27, 2016
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Bodamaru
	; Bodamaru as they appear in Puyo Puyo!! Quest
	Name
Kana	ボダマル
Romanization	Bodamaru
Etymology	From Bodhidharma and an anagram of "daruma"
	Personal Info
Introduced	June 27, 2016
	Card information

Bodamaru

The Yokai (妖怪) are a series of 5 characters introduced in Puyo Puyo!! Quest. A 6th character associated with the series, Sunohime, was introduced later as part of a Puyo Fest campaign. They are Yōkai, or supernatural spirits with origins in Japanese mythology. As such, they are all loosely based on specific yokai. Contrary to traditional depictions of yokai, the members of the Yokai Series are friendly and pose no threat towards humans. The group is acquainted and consider each other friends.

Bodamaru

Bodamaru is a Daruma doll that was created hundreds of years ago, and has turned into a yokai. They have a somewhat stubborn, yet assertive personality. They always carry an inkbrush so that when meeting new people, they can demand that they paint their eyes. Since the ink they use is quick to fall off, they are always seeking new people to paint for them. Bodamaru will then judge others harshly based on the eyes they've painted onto them. Their standards are high, and they become offended when people can't paint them well, though they will become enthused if they believe their eyes are of high quality. If they find someone capable of painting their ideal eyes, Bodamaru will come to admire them, while also becoming much more demanding. The sign on their stomach changes depending on the quality of their painted eyes. They will sometimes attempt to paint their own eyes, but are unsatisfied with the result.

Trivia

Bodamaru's unfilled eyes are based on the real-life application of Daruma dolls; As they come with blank eyes, the owner selects a goal/wish and inks the left eye. When that wish comes true, the right eye is then inked in.
- Across Bodamaru's artwork, their left eye maintains the same appearance. This may imply that they only ask others to paint their right eye.

Gallery

Puyo Puyo!! Quest

Illustrations

A Chocolatious Yokai Quest Special Illustration

Seiran

Seiran is a yokai who is constantly lazy. They are unmotivated, uncompetitive, and will do anything in their power to laze around, eat, and sleep. Because of this, they have an amicable and laid-back disposition, and they believe things will work out no matter what. Despite being a supernatural being, they are always increasing in size due to constantly eating and sleeping. In reality, they are extremely powerful when motivated and can defeat almost anyone, though this side of them rarely ever shows. However, they're willing to put in effort for those that they care about. They enjoy eating with others.

Trivia

Seiran most closely resembles the aobōzu, or "blue priest", a yokai with obscure origins.
- Some aobozu are depicted with one eye. Seiran is only shown to have one eye, but the other may be covered by their kasa hat.
[★4] Seiran's artwork depicts them eating dango.
According to Amitie, Seiran's size is comparable to that of Tartar.

Gallery

Puyo Puyo!! Quest

Illustrations

A Chocolatious Yokai Quest Special Illustration
More to Come! PuyoQuest World Chapter 1 In-Game Illustration

Kawatarou

Kawatarou is a pretentious young kappa yokai. As a member of the Kappa Clan (カッパ一族), they believe that kappas are far superior to other yokai, and as such, they always act haughty and confident. They are often concerned with their appearance and believe that, as a kappa, maintaining good looks is of the utmost importance. They try to discuss fashion with other yokai, to little impact.

Traditional kappas in Japanese folklore are commonly associated with cucumbers, as it is said to be their favorite food. However, Kawatarou has decided that zucchinis are a much more stylish and fashionable plant. They scorn cucumbers and instead only eat zucchinis, and are constantly seen carrying them around. Despite this, they don't really like the taste of zucchini, and secretly believe that they taste better when simmered. Still, they carry zucchini seeds with them and plant them wherever they can, wishing to be a trendsetter. They also try and get the other Yokai to eat zucchini with them. They refuse to eat anything that they don't deem stylish enough.

Trivia

[★6] Kawatarou and [★7] Kawatarou's baskets appear to contain several different types of zucchini, including squash blossoms, kabocha squashes, and and yellow zucchinis.
They are said to have a strong jaw.

Gallery

Puyo Puyo!! Quest

Illustrations

A Chocolatious Yokai Quest Special Illustration

Matakichi

Matakichi
Matakichi as they appear in Puyo Puyo!! Quest
Name
Kana	マタキチ
Romanization	Matakichi
Etymology	From "Nekomata"
Personal Info
Introduced	June 27, 2016
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Matakichi is a cat yokai formed from multiple spirits. Two polar-opposite spirits, one red and one blue, alternate between control of their body. The soul in control is indicated by the color of Matakichi's eyes and flame on their head. The red spirit is described as having an Edokko-like temperament, being cheerful and assertive. Meanwhile, the blue spirit is gentle and timid. This can leave them at odds, as the red spirit usually wishes to tackle things head-on, while the blue spirit wishes to stay out of trouble. When these two souls take control of the body together, as indicated by heterochromatic eyes and a purple flame, their behavior becomes chaotic and conflicting, as Matakichi is frequently shifting dispositions. While both souls are sometimes at odds, they are said to work surprisingly well together. They both love catnip.

Trivia

Matakichi is likely inspired by the Nekomata, a two-tailed cat yokai. While Matakichi isn't shown to have any powers associated with the Nekomata, they indeed possess two tails and have an association with souls.

Gallery

Puyo Puyo!! Quest

Illustrations

A Chocolatious Yokai Quest Special Illustration
More to Come! PuyoQuest World Chapter 1 In-Game Illustration

Kurasuke

Kurasuke
Kurasuke as they appear in Puyo Puyo!! Quest
Name
Kana	クラスケ
Romanization	Kurasuke
Etymology	From "Kurama", a well-known Tengu, and "Mount Kurama", a mountain associated with Tengu
Personal Info
Introduced	June 27, 2016
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Kurasuke is a Karasu Tengu, or crow yokai, who protects a certain mountain alongside others of their kind. They are diligent and serious in disposition, and have an outgoing personality. They are known to relentlessly lecture those who are found polluting the land. They love nature dearly, and take much pride in protecting their mountain environment. They are confident in their flying speed and their ability to defend their home. Their fan can control the wind, which they use to clean the mountains. They wear a type of footwear called getas because they think that it makes them look more imposing, but they state that they're difficult to walk in, and they have difficulty working in them.

Kurasuke implies the mountains that they normally protect are not on Pwurp Island. As such, during their time on the island, they have begun to explore different mountains of all types and climates. They keep extremely detailed observation diaries of all the bizarre mountains they visit.

Trivia

The specific type of getas that Kurasuke wear are fittingly called "tengu getas".

Gallery

Puyo Puyo!! Quest

Illustrations

A Chocolatious Yokai Quest Special Illustration

Sunohime

Sunohime
Sunohime as she appears in Puyo Puyo!! Quest
Name
Kana	スノヒメ
Romanization	Sunohime
Etymology	From "snow", and Japanese "hime", meaning "princess"
Personal Info
Gender	Female
Introduced	July 1, 2019
Voice Actor(s)
Japanese	Natsumi Hioka
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Sunohime is a Yuki-onna, or snow-woman, who lives alone within the Snowview Palace (雪見御殿) on the top of a snowy mountain. Despite living alone, she is sociable and courteous. Her powers cause her to instantly freeze anything she touches, though due to recieving encouraging words, she is unbothered by this. She will often try to serve others completely frozen food. She expresses curiosity towards new things and experiences, and she becomes enthusiastic when new opportunities present themselves. She tends to believe most of the things she hears. She diligently and rigorously trains every day to hone her powers. When she feels lonely, she's known to sneak into the nearby town.

In a secluded corner of Pwurp Island, Sunohime runs a secret inn called the Snow Rabbit Onsen Inn (ユキうさぎ温泉) high up on a snowy mountain. The hot springs there, which she excavated herself, are said to be able to grant a wish. She also holds events here, such as the Meeting of the Rabbits (うさぎのつどい), which happens once a moon. The inn has a stage, a kitchen, and working electricity. Visitors have remarked on its cleanliness and quality. The inn is open year-round, and Sunohime claims that she doesn't take holidays off.

During the Spring, she has also opened a restaurant in an attempt to bring people seasonal delicacies from the snowy mountains. Here, she has attempted to incorporate trends from the nearby towns, such as the maid-like outfit that she wears. Due to her hospitality, the restaurant has become popular and busy, much to her delight. Among her dishes is Spring Mountain Vegetable Tempura (春の山菜天ぷら) and warm soup, and she is also shown serving frozen grapes. She also serves frozen desserts, including ice cream, sherbet, shaved ice, and frappés.

Trivia

Sunohime carries a pouch fashioned after Matakichi.
- The exact relationship between the two is unknown, as they have never been seen interacting.
One of [★6] Sunohime's lines has her apologizing for being a nuisance in the past. The context of this line is not known.
Since Sunohime freezes anything she touches, she dreams of one day being able to pet a warm, fluffy animal.

Gallery

Puyo Puyo!! Quest

[★6] Sunohime
[★7] Sunohime
[★7] Sunohime EP Change
[★6] Cygnus Sunohime
[★7] Cygnus Sunohime
[★6] In-style Innkeeper Sunohime
[★6] In-style Innkeeper Sunohime Cross Ability ver.
[★7] In-style Innkeeper Sunohime
[★7] In-style Innkeeper Sunohime Cross Ability ver.

Illustrations

Vanishing of the Hotspring Steam Bunny Special Illustration
A Chocolatious Yokai Quest Special Illustration
Puyo Puyo!! Quest 9th Anniversary
9th Anniversary Sunohime Icon
More to Come! PuyoQuest World Chapter 1 In-Game Illustration

Other Media

Puyo Puyo LINE Stickers series 3

Relationships

Bodamaru and Seiran: Bodamaru praises Seiran's brush strokes, exclaiming they're filled with soul. Even when finding a perfect artist, they claim to miss what Seiran is capable of.
Bodamaru and Kawatarou: Bodamaru thinks Kawatarou's brushwork is clumsy, but still has a fondness for their work, saying it brings back good memories. Kawatarou, however, believes their artwork to be of high quality.
Seiran and Matakichi: Seiran claims to have known Matakichi for a long time, saying they would often sunbathe together.

Bodamaru
Bodamaru as they appear in Puyo Puyo!! Quest
Name
Kana	ボダマル
Romanization	Bodamaru
Etymology	From Bodhidharma and an anagram of "daruma"
Personal Info
Introduced	June 27, 2016
Card information

Seiran
Seiran as they appear in Puyo Puyo!! Quest
Name
Kana	セイラン
Romanization	Seiran
Etymology	From Japanese "seiran", meaning "indigo blue"
Personal Info
Introduced	June 27, 2016
Card information

Kawatarou
Kawatarou as they appear in Puyo Puyo!! Quest
Name
Kana	カワタロウ
Romanization	Kawatarō
Etymology	From "kawatarō", an alternate regional name for kappas
Personal Info
Introduced	June 27, 2016
Card information