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#In Japanese folklore, an oni is a type of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y%C5%8Dkai yōkai] whose motivations range from reveling themselves in the annoyance of their human victims to being megalomaniacs. In the anime, Buppa has a penchant for not only committing abhorrent crimes but for seeking a complete absorption of Japan into his mafia. | #In Japanese folklore, an oni is a type of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y%C5%8Dkai yōkai] whose motivations range from reveling themselves in the annoyance of their human victims to being megalomaniacs. In the anime, Buppa has a penchant for not only committing abhorrent crimes but for seeking a complete absorption of Japan into his mafia. | ||
#In physique and mannerisms, Buppa resembles [http://yokai.com/shutendouji/ Shuten dōji] who was an oni ruler in classical Japanese texts such as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kojiki Kojiki] (古事記) who wanted to rule Japan. There are other types of onis that Buppa could have also been based on beyond the similar physical characteristics. | #In physique and mannerisms, Buppa resembles [http://yokai.com/shutendouji/ Shuten dōji] who was an oni ruler in classical Japanese texts such as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kojiki Kojiki] (古事記) who wanted to rule Japan. There are other types of onis that Buppa could have also been based on beyond the similar physical characteristics. | ||
#In the | #In the live-action movie adaptation, Buppa exclaims "I'm the Real Devil...[I shall] become the Devil of Asia, and reign supreme." Notice how he specifically refers to himself as a devil which is also an evil being synonymous with the oni from Japanese myth. | ||
*In the Tokyo Tribe Movie, Buppa is depicted quite differently as he has a mafia-like hairstyle and is implied to be a cannibal towards his female servants. | *In the Tokyo Tribe Movie, Buppa is depicted quite differently as he has a mafia-like hairstyle and is implied to be a cannibal towards his female servants. | ||
*Like many real life mafia bosses and gangsters, Buppa has a strong bond with his son, N'Koi (ンコイ), which serves as an antithesis to his demented actions. | *Like many real life mafia bosses and gangsters, Buppa has a strong bond with his son, N'Koi (ンコイ), which serves as an antithesis to his demented actions. | ||
