Yokai Kappa

This article is about a monster in Shuriken Sentai Ninninger.

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"You're all gonna suffer nice and slowly, at the hands of the mighty Kappa!"

―Youkai Kappa's first words when he and some Hitokarage were throwing civilians into a river.^[src]

"Kappa!"

―Youkai Kappa's final words before his initial defeat.^[src]

"Kappapapapaaaaaa!"

―Youkai Kappa upon being grown by Kyuemon.^[src]

"Pretty tough! Seeya later!"

―Youkai Kappa when confronted by Shurikenjin as well as his final words before his death.^[src]

Yokai Kappa (妖怪カッパ, Yōkai Kappa, lit. "River Child") was the second Yokai the brought to life, having spawned when a Sealing Shuriken attached itself to a fire extinguisher. He was also known as River Monster Kappa during his introductory shot.

History[]

Youkai Kappa is detected by the Gama Gama Guns terrorizing a lakeside community with some Hitokarage until the Ninningers interfere with Takaharu fighting Kappa in a spot conveniently shaped like a sumo ring which ends when Kappa flung AkaNinger to the water, but like any ninja, lands on the water's surface and begins running back. Defeating AkaNinger with his foam attack, he then dispatches all but Yakumo who has been observing the battle while this was going on who uses the fire setting on the Goton Nin Shuriken to constantly bathe Kappa in flame when he tries going for Nagi until the Yokai can't stand the flames and escapes by jumping into the lake, jumping rudely on KiNinger while doing so.

When Kappa returns to cause some havoc, he happens to be near Yakumo who quickly transforms and begins attacking Kappa, though it ends in the Ninninger's defeat when the two try an elemental clash only for Kappa to reveal an ace up his sleeve. When he tries to freeze a downed Yakumo, Takaharu jumps in for the rescue, using a perfect Kaen Jutsu against Kappa.

Once regroupd and transformed, the Ninningers begin attacking the Kibaoni forces with full fervor with AkaNinger and AoNinger double-teaming the Yokai with their Goton Nin Shuriken, cracking Kappa's helmet. With that, Kappa is felled by AkaNinger and AoNinger's Ninja Violent Slash. Once revived by Kyuemon, the Ninningers form Shurikenjin to combat the enlarged Kappa. After getting smacked around, Kappa decides to show that the nozzles trailing from his body are not for show and begins to fly off. In response, Takaharu rushes out on Shinobimaru to try to get him out of the air only to realize Shinobimaru's jumps aren't as excellent as he thought, and is seized by Kappa.

With a hint of exasperation, Yakumo disengages from Shurikenjin with Dragomaru freeing Shinobimaru with a burst of flame, the Otomonin landing on Dragomaru's back. Before Takaharu can restart the combination, Yakumo spins his Otomo Nin Shuriken to form Shurikenjin Drago, giving the Ninningers the even ground they need and eventually grounding Kappa, resulting in his destruction when Shurikenjin Drago fires the Drago Burst and the purification of the Sealing Shuriken that spawned him. TV STORY-Shinobi 2: Become the Last Ninja!

Legacy[]

Youkai Kappa is among the mentioned Yokai the Igasaki Ninningers note to Kinji Takigawa they have destroyed prior to his arrival, making him displeased that he hasn't got the chance to defeat them personally as StarNinger. TV STORY-Shinobi 10: Yee-haw! The Gold StarNinger

Youkai Kappa is part of a group of 100 revived Yokai that appear on the day of Hyakki Yakou and are fought Takaharu and Kinji. During the contest between the two Ninningers to defeat the most Yokai, Kappa is destroyed alongside Tsuchigumo by AkaNinger and StarNinger's Ninja Violent Slash and Lightning Rockstar. TV STORY-Shuriken Sentai Ninninger: AkaNinger vs. StarNinger Hundred Nin Battle!

Personality[]

Like any Yokai, Youkai Kappa liked causing torment for humanity though he was quirky and talkative. He also had a habit of tossing bystanders into the water, a habit that was inherited from his race.

Powers and Abilities[]

Powers[]

Cryokinetic Foam Generation: Since he was born from a fire extinguisher, Youkai Kappa could emit a super-cold foam by forming a energy ball in his hand and bring it up to his mouth. Later on, he was shown to be able to do so with both hands.
Self-Propelled Flight: Once enlarged, Kappa demonstrated he was able to jettison his foam through the nozzles draping from his back in order to fly.

Abilities[]

Sumo Proficiency: Like the Kappa of the original Japanese myths, Youkai Kappa was very skilled in the sumo arts.

Weaknesses[]

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Arsenal[]

Armored Gauntlets: Youkai Kappa had armored gauntlets on his forearms which he could use to block his enemies' attacks or as clubs.

Profile[]

Infected Object: Fire extinguisher
Attack power: 2/5
Mysterious trick: 3/5
Blizzard Gas: 5/5

Behind the Scenes[]

Portrayal[]

Yokai Kappa's suit actor was Keizo Yabe.

Design[]

Elements of Yokai Kappa's costume were later reused to create the Advanced Yokai Oumukade.

Concept Art[]

Etymology[]