Kitsune (狐, キツネ, IPA: [kitsɯne]) in the literal sense is the Japanese word for fox. Foxes are a common subject of Japanese folklore; in English, kitsune refers to them in this context. Stories depict legendary foxes as intelligent beings and as possessing paranormal abilities that increase with their age and wisdom. According to Yōkai folklore, all foxes have the ability to shapeshift into human form.
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Yukikaze Panettone from Dog Days, Tamamo from Ghost Sweeper GS Mikami, Hagoromo Gitsune from Nurarihyon no Mago, Yoko from Inukami! Senko from Sewayaki Kitsune no Senko-san, and Zakuro from Otome no Youkai Zakuro.
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