Kabuso

Kabuso
カブソ
Artwork from Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner
Origin	Japanese culture
Race(s)	Beast
Alignment(s)	NeutralShin Megami Tensei IV Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse Neutral-NeutralShin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner

Kabuso is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Origin

Kabuso (かぶそ) is a yōkai from Japanese folklore, considered a regional variation of the Kawauso from the Noto region in Ishikawa Prefecture. Known for its shapeshifting abilities, it is depicted as a mischievous aquatic creature that takes on different forms to deceive humans, often associated with the appearance of an otter.

Design

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Gameplay

For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Kabuso.

Compendium

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Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei IV	A demon of Ishikawa prefecture that takes the form of a kitten and is said to often bewitch people. Because it has a wide-ended tail and lives in aquatic regions, it is thought to be a type of Kappa. It loves to fool people with illusions that cause them to wrestle with boulders and tree roots, or it may transform into a beautiful woman to seduce them. When a Kabuso tries to pull a prank, it will follow its victim while talking incessantly. Beware, should this happen to you.
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse	A demon of Ishikawa prefecture that takes the form of a kitten and is said to often bewitch people. Because it has a wide-ended tail and lives in aquatic regions, it is thought to be a type of Kappa. It loves to fool people with illusions that cause them to wrestle with boulders and tree roots, or it may transform into a beautiful woman to seduce them. When a Kabuso tries to pull a prank, it will follow its victim while talking incessantly. Beware, should this happen to you.
Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2	A demon of the Ishikawa prefecture that takes the form of a kitten and is said to often bewitch people. Because it has a wide-ended tail and lives in aquatic regions, it is thought to be a type of Kappa. It loves to fool people with illusions that cause them to wrestle with boulders and tree roots, or it may transform into a beautiful woman to seduce them.
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner (Akuma Zensho; PSP)	出身地：日本 石川県の、子猫の姿をした妖怪。よく人間を化かすと伝えられる。 先の太い尾を持った子猫の姿をした妖怪で、川などの水の中に棲むことから、河童の一種と考えられている。 人間を化かすことが好きで、幻覚を見させて石や木の根と相撲をとらせたり、美女に姿を変えてたぶらかしたりした。 カブソはいたずらしようとすると、あとから付けてきてさかんに声をかけるから、こんな時は気をつけないといけない。 Translation: Place of origin: Japan
Devil Survivor: Overclocked	A demon of Ishikawa prefecture that takes the form of a kitten and is said to often bewitch people. Because it has a wide-ended tail and lives in aquatic regions, it is thought to be a type of Kappa. It loves to fool people with illusions that cause them to wrestle with boulders and tree roots, or it may transform into a beautiful woman to seduce them. When a Kabuso tries to pull a prank, it will follow its victim while talking incessantly. Beware, should this happen to you.
Devil Survivor 2	A demon of Ishikawa prefecture that takes the form of a kitten and is said to often bewitch people. Because it has a wide-ended tail and lives in aquatic regions, it is thought to be a type of Kappa. It loves to fool people with illusions that cause them to wrestle with boulders and tree roots, or it may transform into a beautiful woman to seduce them. When a Kabuso tries to pull a prank, it will follow its victim while talking incessantly. Beware, should this happen to you.
Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker

Game Appearances

Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse

Kabuso can be found in the Kinshi Park area of Kinshicho.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name	Meaning
English	Kabuso
Japanese	カブソ Kabuso	Kabuso
Korean	카부소 Kabuso	Kabuso

Gallery

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  Artwork from Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner
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  Render from Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Akuma Zensho
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  Sprite from Shin Megami Tensei IV
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  Sprite from the Sega Saturn version of Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner
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  Sprite from Devil Survivor
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  Map sprite from Devil Survivor
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  Sprite from Devil Survivor: Overclocked
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  Sprite from Devil Survivor 2
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  Sprite from Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner
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  Icon from Devil Survivor
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  Graphic from Devil Survivor: Overclocked
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  Icon from Devil Survivor: Overclocked
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  Icon from Devil Survivor 2
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  Icon from Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker
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  Kabuso's stats in Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2