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The Tora-Otoko (虎男, lit. Tiger Man) or the Kojin (虎人, lit. Tiger Human), is a race of Chinese yōkai resembling tigers. Their most known appearance was in the 2007 anime serving Qi.

Appearance[]

Personality[]

History[]

2007 Anime[]

The Tora-Otoko appeared in episode #63 of the fifth anime adaptation, Japanese Yōkai Annihilated!? Fabric Yōkai!!

The Great Yōkai War: Guardians: Side Story: Heian Hyakkitan[]

He appeared one of antagonists, but was eventually defeated. Later, his body parts composed of the appearance of Nue.

Powers and Abilities[]

Cloth Magic (反物魔法 Tanmono Mahō): The two Tora-Otoko are able to roll their target through their poles, transforming them into cloth.

Expert Polearm Proficiency: The two are able to fight with their poles

Equipment[]

Poles: The two use these poles in both combat and in their usage of Cloth Magic.

  • Vacuum Wind
  • Shapeshifting

Legend[]

Tora-Otoko Illustration

Illustration by Shigeru Mizuki.

In Mizuki's book, the two Tora-Otoko, protagonist and antagonist, were both originally human who can transform at will.

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