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|title=Fox Devil |
|title=Fox Devil |
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+ | Fox Devil anime.png|Anime |
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− | |kanji=狐の悪魔 |
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+ | </gallery> |
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+ | |kanji={{Ruby|狐|きつね}}の{{Ruby|悪|あく}}{{Ruby|魔|ま}} |
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+ | |image gallery=no |
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|species=[[Devil]] |
|species=[[Devil]] |
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|age= |
|age= |
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− | |status |
+ | |status=Alive |
− | |gender= |
+ | |gender=Unknown (manga)<br> |
+ | Female (anime) |
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− | |affiliation= |
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+ | |affiliation=[[Devil Hunter#Public Safety Devil Hunters|Public Safety Devil Hunters]] |
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|relatives= |
|relatives= |
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|manga_debut=[[Chapter 10]] |
|manga_debut=[[Chapter 10]] |
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+ | |anime_debut=[[Episode 4]] |
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− | }} |
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+ | |japanese voice=[[Wikipedia:Yūko Kaida|Yūko Kaida]] |
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− | The '''Fox Devil''' (狐の悪魔, ''Kitsune no akuma'') is a [[devil]] that embodies the fear of foxes. |
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+ | |occupation=Wild Devil (formerly)<br>Contract Devil|contracted humans=Multiple unnamed devil hunters<br>[[Aki Hayakawa]] (formerly)<br>[[Hirokazu Arai]] (formerly)<br>[[Nomo]] (formerly)|english voice=Natalie Van Sistine}} |
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+ | The {{Nihongo|'''Fox Devil'''|{{Ruby|狐|きつね}}の{{Ruby|悪|あく}}{{Ruby|魔|ま}}|Kitsune no Akuma}} is a [[devil]] that embodies the fear of foxes. They are a minor supporting character in the [[Public Safety Saga]]. |
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==Appearance== |
==Appearance== |
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− | The Fox Devil's full appearance is unknown but its head resembles a giant fox's head with multiple giant eyes covering it, each |
+ | The Fox Devil's full appearance is unknown but its head resembles a giant fox's head with multiple giant eyes covering it, each full of concentric circles.{{Ref|m|10|15}} The Fox Devil's arm is likewise monstrously large with oversized claws and is covered in multiple eyes.{{Ref|m|46|10 - 17}} |
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+ | The Fox Devil is colored differently in the anime and manga: |
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+ | * In the manga, it has orange or light brown looking fur. |
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+ | * In the anime, it is colored white and in both its eyes are red-orange and glow. |
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+ | <gallery position="center" widths="150" bordersize="none" captionposition="below" captionalign="center" bordercolor="transparent" hideaddbutton="true" spacing="small"> |
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+ | File:Fox Devil Paw.png|Fox Devil's Paw |
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+ | </gallery> |
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==Personality== |
==Personality== |
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− | The Fox Devil has no conflicted feelings over killing and eating other devils; eagerly asking permission from [[Aki Hayakawa]] |
+ | The Fox Devil has no conflicted feelings over killing and eating other devils; eagerly asking permission from [[Aki Hayakawa]] to swallow the [[Leech Devil]]'s head.{{Ref|m|10|12 - 16}} |
− | The Fox Devil is friendly with humans, allowing numerous Devil Hunters to make contracts with |
+ | The Fox Devil is friendly with humans, allowing numerous [[Devil Hunter|Devil Hunters]] to make contracts with it. However, it only grants attractive people the ability to summon its head, showing a rather superficial side.{{Ref|m|20|14}} |
− | The Fox Devil seemingly hates the taste of hybrids such as [[Katana Man]] and [[Reze]]; complaining that the former is monstrous and deciding to leave after |
+ | The Fox Devil seemingly hates the taste of hybrids such as [[Katana Man]] and [[Reze]]; complaining that the former is monstrous and deciding to leave after tasting the latter.{{Ref|m|23|15 - 21}}{{Ref|m|46|10 - 17}} This showcases that they do not have a sense of loyalty or responsibility towards their contractors, being more than willing to abandon them or breaking the contract if the situation appears to be unfavorable or undesirable. |
==Plot== |
==Plot== |
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===History=== |
===History=== |
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− | At some point the Fox Devil became a |
+ | At some point, the Fox Devil became a resident of Kyoto and made contracts with [[Aki Hayakawa]], [[Hirokazu Arai]] and several other [[Devil Hunter|Devil Hunters]].{{Ref|m|11|2 - 3}}{{Ref|m|17|2 - 3}}{{Ref|m|20|14}} |
===[[Bat Devil arc]]=== |
===[[Bat Devil arc]]=== |
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+ | [[File:Fox Devil eats Leech Devil.png|thumb|220px|right|The Fox Devil eats the Leech Devil]] |
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− | After the [[Leech Devil]] defeats [[Denji]] and is on the verge of eating him, Aki Hayakawa puts his hand in the shape of a fox's head and summons the Fox Devil to decapitate the Leech Devil. The Fox Devil is given permission to eat and swallow the Leech Devil which |
+ | After the [[Leech Devil]] defeats [[Denji]] and is on the verge of eating him, [[Aki Hayakawa]] puts his hand in the shape of a fox's head and summons the Fox Devil to decapitate the Leech Devil. The Fox Devil is given permission to eat and swallow the Leech Devil, which they do before disappearing in a puff of smoke.{{Ref|m|10|12 - 16}} |
− | Later in the hospital Aki explains the nature of his contract with the Fox Devil to Denji; explaining that in exchange for feeding it parts of his body he is able to borrow the Fox Devil's power.{{Ref|m|11|2 - 3}} |
+ | Later in the hospital, Aki explains the nature of his contract with the Fox Devil to Denji; explaining that in exchange for feeding it parts of his body, he is able to borrow the Fox Devil's power.{{Ref|m|11|2 - 3}} |
===[[Eternity Devil arc]]=== |
===[[Eternity Devil arc]]=== |
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− | After being trapped in a looped section of space by the [[Eternity Devil]], Aki tried summoning the Fox Devil's head to break out of it but since the Fox's body is in Kyoto he could not bring it out in the sealed off space.{{Ref|m|17|2 - 3}} |
+ | After being trapped in a looped section of space by the [[Eternity Devil]], [[Aki Hayakawa]] tried summoning the Fox Devil's head to break out of it, but since the Fox's body is in Kyoto, he could not bring it out in the sealed off space.{{Ref|m|17|2 - 3}} |
− | + | [[Hirokazu Arai]] revealed to the group that he had a contract with the Fox Devil while at a newbie welcoming party held by the Special Division after the Eternity Devil's defeat. When a confused [[Denji]] asks how he and Aki are both contracted to it, Aki explains that since the Fox Devil is on good terms with humans, many devil hunters have contracted it, though [[Himeno]] notes only attractive ones can summon their head.{{Ref|m|20|14}} |
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===[[Katana Man arc]]=== |
===[[Katana Man arc]]=== |
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+ | [[file:Fox Devil front view.png|thumb|220px|right|Katana Man about to come out of the Fox Devil]] |
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− | After |
+ | After [[Katana Man]] ambushes [[Aki Hayakawa]], [[Himeno]], [[Denji]] and [[Power]], Aki summons the Fox Devil's head to swallow him whole. However, the Fox Devil complains that Aki made it swallow something monstrous that isn't human or devil and Katana Man cuts himself out of the Fox Devil's head in a fountain of gore.{{Ref|m|23|15 - 21}} |
− | Later Aki tries summoning the Fox Devil in the hospital but the Fox Devil refuses to appear. [[Kurose]] states that since Aki used the Fox Devil's power recklessly he got on its bad side and it probably won't let him use it again.{{Ref|m|30|9}} |
+ | Later, Aki tries summoning the Fox Devil in the hospital, but the Fox Devil refuses to appear. [[Yutaro Kurose]] states that since Aki used the Fox Devil's power recklessly, he got on its bad side and it probably won't let him use it again.{{Ref|m|30|9}} |
===[[Bomb Girl arc]]=== |
===[[Bomb Girl arc]]=== |
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+ | During [[Reze]]'s assault on the Second Division headquarters, [[Nomo]] attempted to use the Fox Devil's arm twice against her but she evaded each of his attacks. As she went to kill him, the Vice Captain of the Second Division used the Fox Devil's head to swallow her whole, but the Fox Devil immediately complained about the flavor and vanished, leaving Reze behind.{{Ref|m|46|10 - 17}} |
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+ | ===[[International Assassins arc]]=== |
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+ | [[Nakamura]] uses the front paw of the Fox Devil to crush several dolls controlled by [[Santa Claus]].{{Ref|m|59|17 - 18}} |
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==Abilities== |
==Abilities== |
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+ | [[File:Fox Devil eating Katana Man.png|thumb|300px|Aki summoning the Fox Devil to attack [[Katana Man]]]] |
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− | '''Teleportation''': The Fox Devil can teleport to devil hunters that it has formed a contract with; allowing them summon pieces of its body that perform an attack before disappearing into a puff of smoke.{{Ref|m|10|12 - 16}} |
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+ | As a Devil, the Fox Devil possesses all of the standard [[Devil#General_Abilities|devil abilities]], such the ability to make contracts with humans for a price; in the current story, the Fox Devil had a contract with [[Aki Hayakawa]], [[Nomo]], [[Nakamura]], [[Hirokazu Arai]] and several other [[Devil Hunter]]s. Despite apparently being on good terms with humanity and lending out several contracts, the Fox Devil still appears massive and powerful. |
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+ | The Fox Devil can teleport from Kyoto to the location of devil hunters that it has formed a contract with; allowing them to summon pieces of its body that perform an attack by saying {{Nihongo|"'''Kon!'''"|コン}} and making a special hand sign. Afterwards, it disappears into a puff of smoke.{{Ref|m|10|12 - 16}} While this attack is effective against devils, it is not effective against hybrids who can easily dodge the paws while also being durable enough to withstand a bite. The Fox Devil also detests their taste and will leave quickly after eating one. |
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− | '''Blood Consumption''': As a devil, the Fox Devil should be able to restore its health by consuming blood.{{Ref|m|1|13}} |
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+ | ===Physical Prowess=== |
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− | '''Revival''': As a devil, the Fox Devil should revive in Hell after being killed effectively making it immortal.{{Ref|m|53|13}} |
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+ | *'''Enhanced Strength''': The Fox Devil is very strong as its paws are strong enough to easily defeat multiple of [[Santa Claus|Santa]]'s dolls. their jaw strength is also very impressive, allowing them to cut through concrete and devils with just one bite. |
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+ | *'''Enhanced Durability''': After being summoned inside a building, the Fox Devil ended up destroying it instead of being crushed by it all while taking no damage in the process. |
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+ | ===Devil Powers=== |
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+ | *'''Blood Consumption''': As a devil, the Fox Devil is able to restore its health by consuming blood.{{Ref|m|1|13}} It's regenerative abilities are quite powerful, allowing it to completely heal even after having their head slashed through by [[Katana Man]].{{Ref|m|23|19-20}} |
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+ | ==Chapter Appearances== |
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+ | {{Appearance/Bat Devil Arc|10 = debut|11 = m}} |
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+ | {{Appearance/Eternity Devil Arc|17 = m|20 = m}} |
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+ | {{Appearance/Katana Man Arc|23 = yes|30 = m}} |
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+ | {{Appearance/Bomb Girl Arc|46 = yes}} |
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+ | {{Appearance/International Assassins Arc|59 = yes}} |
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+ | ==Anime Appearances== |
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+ | {{Appearance/Season 1|4=debut|6=m|7=m|8=yes|10=m}} |
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+ | ==Trivia== |
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+ | * The Fox Devil's rankings in the [[Popularity Polls]] are as follows: |
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+ | ** The Fox Devil ranked 37th in the First Popularity Poll with 279 votes. |
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+ | ** The Fox Devil ranked 46th in the Second Popularity Poll with 567 votes. |
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+ | * The Fox Devil embodies the ''Fennecaphobia'', the fear of foxes, especially those of the fennec kind. |
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+ | * The word that [[Aki Hayakawa]] says to summon the Fox Devil {{Nihongo|'''Kon'''|コン|}} is an onomatopoeic word referencing the sound a fox makes, similar to {{Nihongo|"Nyan"|ニャン|}} for a cat or {{Nihongo|"Wan"|ワン|}} for a dog. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 23:45, 2 February 2024
The Fox Devil (
Appearance
The Fox Devil's full appearance is unknown but its head resembles a giant fox's head with multiple giant eyes covering it, each full of concentric circles.[1] The Fox Devil's arm is likewise monstrously large with oversized claws and is covered in multiple eyes.[2]
The Fox Devil is colored differently in the anime and manga:
- In the manga, it has orange or light brown looking fur.
- In the anime, it is colored white and in both its eyes are red-orange and glow.
Personality
The Fox Devil has no conflicted feelings over killing and eating other devils; eagerly asking permission from Aki Hayakawa to swallow the Leech Devil's head.[3]
The Fox Devil is friendly with humans, allowing numerous Devil Hunters to make contracts with it. However, it only grants attractive people the ability to summon its head, showing a rather superficial side.[4]
The Fox Devil seemingly hates the taste of hybrids such as Katana Man and Reze; complaining that the former is monstrous and deciding to leave after tasting the latter.[5][2] This showcases that they do not have a sense of loyalty or responsibility towards their contractors, being more than willing to abandon them or breaking the contract if the situation appears to be unfavorable or undesirable.
Plot
History
At some point, the Fox Devil became a resident of Kyoto and made contracts with Aki Hayakawa, Hirokazu Arai and several other Devil Hunters.[6][7][4]
Bat Devil arc
After the Leech Devil defeats Denji and is on the verge of eating him, Aki Hayakawa puts his hand in the shape of a fox's head and summons the Fox Devil to decapitate the Leech Devil. The Fox Devil is given permission to eat and swallow the Leech Devil, which they do before disappearing in a puff of smoke.[3]
Later in the hospital, Aki explains the nature of his contract with the Fox Devil to Denji; explaining that in exchange for feeding it parts of his body, he is able to borrow the Fox Devil's power.[6]
Eternity Devil arc
After being trapped in a looped section of space by the Eternity Devil, Aki Hayakawa tried summoning the Fox Devil's head to break out of it, but since the Fox's body is in Kyoto, he could not bring it out in the sealed off space.[7]
Hirokazu Arai revealed to the group that he had a contract with the Fox Devil while at a newbie welcoming party held by the Special Division after the Eternity Devil's defeat. When a confused Denji asks how he and Aki are both contracted to it, Aki explains that since the Fox Devil is on good terms with humans, many devil hunters have contracted it, though Himeno notes only attractive ones can summon their head.[4]
Katana Man arc
After Katana Man ambushes Aki Hayakawa, Himeno, Denji and Power, Aki summons the Fox Devil's head to swallow him whole. However, the Fox Devil complains that Aki made it swallow something monstrous that isn't human or devil and Katana Man cuts himself out of the Fox Devil's head in a fountain of gore.[5]
Later, Aki tries summoning the Fox Devil in the hospital, but the Fox Devil refuses to appear. Yutaro Kurose states that since Aki used the Fox Devil's power recklessly, he got on its bad side and it probably won't let him use it again.[8]
Bomb Girl arc
During Reze's assault on the Second Division headquarters, Nomo attempted to use the Fox Devil's arm twice against her but she evaded each of his attacks. As she went to kill him, the Vice Captain of the Second Division used the Fox Devil's head to swallow her whole, but the Fox Devil immediately complained about the flavor and vanished, leaving Reze behind.[2]
International Assassins arc
Nakamura uses the front paw of the Fox Devil to crush several dolls controlled by Santa Claus.[9]
Abilities
As a Devil, the Fox Devil possesses all of the standard devil abilities, such the ability to make contracts with humans for a price; in the current story, the Fox Devil had a contract with Aki Hayakawa, Nomo, Nakamura, Hirokazu Arai and several other Devil Hunters. Despite apparently being on good terms with humanity and lending out several contracts, the Fox Devil still appears massive and powerful.
The Fox Devil can teleport from Kyoto to the location of devil hunters that it has formed a contract with; allowing them to summon pieces of its body that perform an attack by saying "Kon!" (コン?) and making a special hand sign. Afterwards, it disappears into a puff of smoke.[3] While this attack is effective against devils, it is not effective against hybrids who can easily dodge the paws while also being durable enough to withstand a bite. The Fox Devil also detests their taste and will leave quickly after eating one.
Physical Prowess
- Enhanced Strength: The Fox Devil is very strong as its paws are strong enough to easily defeat multiple of Santa's dolls. their jaw strength is also very impressive, allowing them to cut through concrete and devils with just one bite.
- Enhanced Durability: After being summoned inside a building, the Fox Devil ended up destroying it instead of being crushed by it all while taking no damage in the process.
Devil Powers
- Blood Consumption: As a devil, the Fox Devil is able to restore its health by consuming blood.[10] It's regenerative abilities are quite powerful, allowing it to completely heal even after having their head slashed through by Katana Man.[11]
Chapter Appearances
5. A Way to Touch Some Boobs | Absent |
6. Service | Absent |
7. Meowy's Whereabouts | Absent |
8. Chainsaw vs. Bat | Absent |
9. Rescue | Absent |
10. Kon | Debut |
11. Compromise | Mentioned |
12. Squeeze | Absent |
13. Gun Devil | Absent |
14. French Kiss | Absent |
15. Endless 8th Floor | Absent |
16. The First Taste | Absent |
17. Kill Denji | Mentioned |
18. Chainsaw vs. Eternity | Absent |
19. Nobel Prize | Absent |
20. Drinking | Mentioned |
21. Taste of a Kiss | Absent |
22. Cola-Flavor Chupa Chups | Absent |
23. Gunfire | Appears |
24. Curse | Absent |
25. Ghost, Snake, Chainsaw | Absent |
26. The Gun is Mightier | Absent |
27. From Kyoto | Absent |
28. Secrets & Lies | Absent |
29. Perfect Score | Absent |
30. Bruised & Battered | Mentioned |
31. The Future Rules | Absent |
32. Over and Over Again | Absent |
33. Mission Start | Absent |
34. Full Team | Absent |
35. Minor | Absent |
36. Katana vs. Chainsaw | Absent |
37. Train, Head, Chainsaw | Absent |
38. Easy Revenge! | Absent |
39. Tearjerker | Absent |
40. Love, Flower, Chainsaw | Absent |
41. Before the Storm | Absent |
42. Teach Me How to Swim | Absent |
43. Jane Fell Asleep in the Church | Absent |
44. Boom Boom Boom | Absent |
45. A Fine Day for Explosions | Absent |
46. The Melody of a Massacre | Appears |
47. Luck With Women | Absent |
48. Kaboom Kaboom Kaboom | Absent |
49. Shark Hurricane | Absent |
50. Sharknado | Absent |
51. Dark Diving | Absent |
52. Lost Love, Flower, Chainsaw | Absent |
53. In a Dream | Absent |
54. To Go to Enoshima | Absent |
55. Let's Go | Absent |
56. A Curse and A Fist | Absent |
57. Suddenly | Absent |
58. Yutaro Kurose | Absent |
59. Mess | Appears |
60. Quanxi and Fiends' 49-Person Massacre | Absent |
61. News Reporter | Absent |
62. Super Mess | Absent |
63. Trip To Hell | Absent |
64. Welcome To Hell | Absent |
65. The Darkness Devil | Absent |
66. Woof! | Absent |
67. The First Devil Hunter | Absent |
68. Dark Power | Absent |
69. Shining Power | Absent |
70. Pinch | Absent |
Anime Appearances
1. Dog & Chainsaw | Absent |
2. Arrival in Tokyo | Absent |
3. Meowy's Whereabouts | Absent |
4. Rescue | Debut |
5. Gun Devil | Absent |
6. Kill Denji | Mentioned |
7. The Taste of a Kiss | Mentioned |
8. Gunfire | Appears |
9. From Kyoto | Absent |
10. Bruised & Battered | Mentioned |
11. Mission Start | Absent |
12. Katana vs. Chainsaw | Absent |
Trivia
- The Fox Devil's rankings in the Popularity Polls are as follows:
- The Fox Devil ranked 37th in the First Popularity Poll with 279 votes.
- The Fox Devil ranked 46th in the Second Popularity Poll with 567 votes.
- The Fox Devil embodies the Fennecaphobia, the fear of foxes, especially those of the fennec kind.
- The word that Aki Hayakawa says to summon the Fox Devil Kon (コン?) is an onomatopoeic word referencing the sound a fox makes, similar to "Nyan" (ニャン?) for a cat or "Wan" (ワン?) for a dog.
References
- ↑ Chainsaw Man Manga: Chapter 10, Page 15
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Chainsaw Man Manga: Chapter 46, Pages 10 - 17
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Chainsaw Man Manga: Chapter 10, Pages 12 - 16
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Chainsaw Man Manga: Chapter 20, Page 14
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Chainsaw Man Manga: Chapter 23, Pages 15 - 21
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Chainsaw Man Manga: Chapter 11, Pages 2 - 3
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Chainsaw Man Manga: Chapter 17, Pages 2 - 3
- ↑ Chainsaw Man Manga: Chapter 30, Page 9
- ↑ Chainsaw Man Manga: Chapter 59, Pages 17 - 18
- ↑ Chainsaw Man Manga: Chapter 1, Page 13
- ↑ Chainsaw Man Manga: Chapter 23, Pages 19-20