The Sanzu River Serpent (三途の川の大蛇 Sanzu-no-Kawa-no-Daija) was the giant serpent lived in the blood river of Jigoku. Nezumi-Otoko personally called it Daija-Sama (大蛇様, Lord Serpent).
Appearance[]
The Sanzu River Serpent is a large snake with slit pupils, sharp fangs, and a long body. The serpent notably has long hair on its head, similar to many other Jigoku dragons and serpents.[1] In the 1985 anime, it has green scales, pink sclerae, and blue hair.
Personality[]
The serpent has an aggressive personality, being rather bloodthirsty and voracious.
History[]
Manga[]
After it devoured Kitarō, it was shortly melted down to its skeleton by his stomach acids.
1985 Anime[]
When it was stabbed by Kitarō's Yōkai Ocarina, its body faded and disappeared.
Powers and Abilities[]
Agility
Legend[]
Dragons and serpents inhabiting the Jigoku to punish sinful souls were commonly depicted in various religious paintings most notably Jigoku-Ezu (地獄絵図).
References[]
- ↑ Kitarō no Jigoku Meguri