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The Demon King's Minions are the servants of Genieya's Father.[1]
Appearance[]
Aside from the Ring Spirit, seven individuals were shown; a warrior, a four-armed giant, a sea serpent, a headless giant, a goat-headed demon, a giant bird, and a giant fish.[1]
The headless giant has a muscular body, with the most notable feature being the face that rests on his torso. He has yellow eyes, prominent fangs, and a purple beard that covers his crotch.[1]
The bird is extraordinarily large, able to carry an elephant with its feet with ease. It has a brown and white plumage, the latter being the underside, and yellow feet.[1]
The giant fish is extraordinarily large, capable of capsizing boats. It is reddish pink in color, with large pale jagged fins, a row of sharp teeth, and a pair of lime eyes.[1]
Personality[]
As a whole, except for the Ring Spirit, the minions of Genieya's Father are violent and are fond of manipulating and triggering human wars. When their king gotten sick, they grew restless, wanting to go wild and cause havoc once again, which Genieya described this as their "playful pranks". They look down on Genieya, saying that she is too young to join them.[1]
History[]
1985 Anime[]
Powers and Abilities[]
Flight: The giant bird is able to fly with the use of its wings.[1]
Warrior[]
Hammermanship: The horse riding warrior is skilled at using a war hammer, being able to strike his targets with the blunt end while riding his horse.[1]
Horse Riding: The warrior is a capable horse rider, being able to command his mount while out in battle.[1]
Equipment[]
Warrior[]
War Hammer: The horse riding warrior wields a war hammer that he uses battle. Its head is double-sided with one side being a hammer and the other being a warpick, both parts are silver in color while the handle is pale brown. In the place of a pommel on the other end is a small blade.[1]
Horse: The warrior has a horse as a mount, it has a white coat and wears a brown saddle.[1]
Headless Giant[]
Sword: The headless giant is shown wielding a circular gold shield that has a floral pattern.[1]
Shield: A double-edged sword that has a gold cross-guard, grip, and pommel.[1]
Legend[]
A few of the minions bears resemblance to several mythological creatures.
Mizuki's illustration of Roc
The giant bird may have drawn inspiration from the Middle Eastern legend of the Roc, a legendary bird of prey so large that it is often depicted to carry an elephant in its talons and eat them. One notable appearance is from a tale in One Thousand and One Nights, where a roc appears on a tropical island during Sinbad's second voyage. It has also been thought to have grown from the spread of myths from the east about the Garuda and has been conflated with the Simurgh.
The headless giant may have drawn inspiration from the legends of headless men from various countries. His pose and weapons may draw from Xingtian a headless deity from China.
The design of the giant fish may have been based on Mizuki's illustration of Merman and Harp as the general postures of both fish somewhat resemble each other. Mizuki's illustration of Merman and Harp was based on The Frenzy of Roland from the Orlando Furioso by Gustave Doré.[2]
References[]
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| Tribes and Clans | Amami Tribe • Ghost Tribe • Hi Clan • Kidōshū • Mu Empire |
| Jigoku | 13 Kings of the Underworld • Eight Shinigami • Four Treasonous Generals |
| Japanese Yōkai Groups | 47 Yōkai Warriors • 808 Tanuki • Azuki Allied Force • Flame Yōkai Five • Kitarō Family • Nurarihyon's Faction • Seven School Mysteries • Shichinin Misaki • Tengu Police • Yōkai Seven Mysteries |
| Western Yōkai Groups | Western Yōkai Army • Western Yōkai Three |
| Other Yōkai Groups | Ancient Gods • South Asian Yōkai Five • Zodiacs |
| Other Groups | Daidara Order • The Batteries |