The creator of the manga/anime Naruto, Masashi Kishimoto
The creator of the manga/anime Naruto, Masashi Kishimoto, was inspired by the character Kurama Youko from Yu Yu Hakusho to create the legendary Nine-Tails Fox. A Kitsune is the Japanese word for "fox" and is an iconic character in Japanese folklore. According to legend, Kitsune have magical powers and above average intelligence. They can also take the form of a human being, usually a beautiful woman or an old woman. These foxes also have tails, which grow into a new one every thousand years. As a result, they become smarter and stronger... Did you know?