Kitsune are often portrayed as mischievous or malevolent tricksters. Both types of kitsune will target overly proud and/or greedy people, but yako will sometimes go after farmers, tradesmen, or devout Buddhist monks. The victims of their pranks are usually men; women are possessed instead. Common goals of kitsune include seduction, theft of food, humiliation of the prideful, or vengeance for a perceived slight. Kitsune always keep their promises and strive to repay all favors. Sometimes, a kitsune will become attached to a specific person or household, often causing all kinds of mischief. As long as their host(s) treat them will respect, a kitsune will use its powers to benefit them, but it must be noted that kitsune do not have the same morality as people. For example, they may give their host(s) stolen money. If a kitsune pays someone with money or other material goods, all or part of the payment will actually be worthless materials such as twigs whose true nature is hidden by an illusion. Kitsune's gifts generally consist of intangible things such as knowledge or protection. Kitsune are often portrayed as humans, especially when they assume the form of human women. They are often said to make faithful wives, but they are usually forced to leave their husbands when their true nature is revealed. When kitsune have children with humans, the children are humans with special physical or supernatural qualities that they may pass on to their own children. FUN FACT: Kitsune are said to be particularly fond of a fried sliced tofu called aburage. Oops! This image does not follow our content guidelines. To continue publishing, please remove it or upload a different image. Examples in various media: Oops! This image does not follow our content guidelines. To continue publishing, please remove it or upload a different image. Vulpix (Pokémon) Oops! This image does not follow our content guidelines. To continue publishing, please remove it or upload a different image. Ninetales (Pokémon) Note that Vulpix gains three tails when it evolves into Ninetales, showing its increase in power. Its fur color also changes upon evolving, just like how a kitsune's fur traditionally turns white or gold when it gains its ninth tail. Oops! This image does not follow our content guidelines. To continue publishing, please remove it or upload a different image. Kurama (Naruto) Unlike Ninetales, Kurama's fur is not one of the traditional colors for a nine-tailed kitsune's fur. Let this serve as a reminder that people will depict kitsune and other yōkai in ways that stray from tradition at times. That being said, the influence of traditional kitsune lore can be seen in the Naruto franchise. Kurama's host, Naruto, developed a jutsu that allows him to transform into a naked women. This jutsu was clearly inspired by how kitsune are known to transform into women. Oops! This image does not follow our content guidelines. To continue publishing, please remove it or upload a different image. Ninetails (Ōkami) Oops! This image does not follow our content guidelines. To continue publishing, please remove it or upload a different image. Miles "Tails" Prower (Sonic the Hedgehog)