Kitsune

Kitsune is the literal meaning for fox in Japanese. It is typically a nine-tailed fox spirit. The more tails it has, the older/wiser the spirit is. Kitsune's are able to shapeshift, possess and mind manipulate. They are also seen as evil creatures but can often be good. Most tales about Kitsune's are about foxes punishing and torturing wicked people. Strange lights and illusory fires in the sky are said to be caused by their magic and are known as kitsunebi or 'fox fire'. Kitsune magic often takes on a fiery effect and it most stories, they are said to look like actual fire. A Kitsune is usually a troublemaker and likes to pull pranks but are mostly known for keeping promises and remembering friendships.

In the Blast from the Past series, four characters are Kitsune's; Ben, Lila, Sophia and Sebastian. Ben is the only one who was properly revealed to be a Kitsune, specifically at the end of the third book. The other three are currently deceased. Some may be confused as to how Ben had two deaths and both times he was brought back by his Kitsune magic, yet the other three were not. Well, the other three were nowhere near as powerful and were still unsure of their abilities, therefore resulting in their actual deaths. Ben had been able to control his powers and bring himself back to life twice.