Arataki Itto/Lore

==Personality==
Despite appearing as "mean and overbearing," Itto is a kind soul at heart, apart from trying to pick a fight with Kujou Sara at every possible opportunity. He is not particularly intelligent, but can put in the effort when asked of him. He is respected by his gang and mostly liked by Inazuma City's people, especially children, but is at odds with the Tenryou Commission despite his mostly harmless antics and pranks.
Itto takes pride in his oni heritage and does not like those who discriminate his kind. He appreciates the sacrifice made by his blue oni brethren for ensuring that oni could be accepted into human society in the present day, even wanting to share the results with them as thanks for their efforts. He always remembers the age-old pact between the oni tribes and never uses his strength for malicious purposes, refusing to terrorize humans and steal rewards that he hadn't claimed legitimately. Due to this pride, he is extremely competitive, although he knows when to concede.
Itto also has a habit of making names on the go and maintaining his appearance no matter how severe the weather can be. Despite only being part-oni, Itto is extremely allergic to beans; making contact with one can cause significant shock, while consuming them can cause him to be bedridden for prolonged periods of time.
==Appearance==
Itto uses the tall male model. He has white spiked hair with pale red streaks that goes down to his back. As an oni, he has two red horns on his forehead. Itto also has eyes that fade from red to yellow and diamond-shaped pupils and has pointed ears. His face is painted with red makeup which extends from his upper eyelid to this lower eyelid, and numerous parts of his body, arms and head are also painted with red lines.
==Official Introduction==
Fast as the wind and mighty as thunder, he is an intrepid man with Oni blood running through his veins.
His key traits would be his striking horns and piercing voice that never goes unnoticed.
He is an untamed soul who is wild and free, that even a person with the boldest imagination can be surprised by him.
His heroic spirit and ardent heart guide him wherever he goes.
His happiness is exuberant in each and every passing moment!
Have you heard of the Arataki Gang before?
No? No problem, from today on, we are now acquainted. We are the Arataki Gang of Hanamizaka. Of course, you must be introduced to our most prominent leader: Arataki Itto!
==Character Stories==
==Namecard==
==Constellation==
==Quests and Events==
==Character Trials==
==Character Mentions==
==Mail==
==History==
==Trivia==
* Arataki Itto is known by these aliases or titles (most of which were invented by himself):
** Arataki "A Vision Returned" Itto
** Arataki "Above All, Bold-Blooded" Itto
** Arataki "Beetle Gladiator" Itto
** Arataki "Burning Passion for Battle" Itto
** Arataki "He Might Lose but He'll Never Admit Defeatto"
** Arataki "Live Long and Prosper" IttoBirthday Mail: Arataki Itto (2022)
** Arataki "No Prison Food For Me" Itto
** Arataki "Number One Gourmet" Itto
** Arataki "Numero Uno Idioso" (by Paimon)
** Arataki "Numero Uno" Itto
** Arataki "The First" Itto
** Arataki "The Man" Itto
** Arataki "The One and Oni" Itto
** Arataki "The Oni Sumo King" Itto
** Arataki "The Pride of Oni" Itto
** Arataki "The Strongest" Itto
** Arataki "The Supreme" Itto
** Arataki "The Ultimate TCG Champion" Itto
** Arataki "The Unbeaten Troublemaker" Itto
** Arataki "The Undefeated" Itto
** Arataki "To the Victor Go the Spoils" Itto
** Bull-Chucker (by Paimon)
** Kid (by Yelan)
** King AratakiBirthday Mail: Arataki Itto (2023)
** Boss (by Kuki Shinobu)
** Mr. Arataki (by Kuki Shinobu)
** Prince of Mischief (by himself)
** Arataki Shmeetoe (alias)
** Crimson Oni (by Kujou Sara)
** Bona-Fide Beetle Battle King (by Kamisato Ayato)
** Oni King
* Itto's (and by extension, all Onis') allergic reaction to fried tofu/bean products is a reference to the Japanese tradition of mamemaki celebrated during , in which beans are thrown at people wearing oni (or demon) masks to purify the household for the upcoming year.
** Itto's voice-overs "More About Itto: II" and "Least Favorite Food" indicate that the people of Inazuma also partake in mamemaki, but for all minor life events instead.
* Itto is a half-blooded oni due to the oni blood thinning over time as a result of oni integrating with humans, as the original onis' skin were fully blue or crimson, although this has not spared him from an extremely allergic response to beans.
* Both Itto and Paimon share the same birthday, being June 1, International Day for Protection of Children. It is widely celebrated in countries such as Armenia, Burma, Cambodia, China, Ethiopia, Mongolia, Russia and Portugal, where it is considered a national holiday, and fairs are even hosted for children. The two characters having this birthday date might relate to their childlike nature, and how both are good at handling children.
* Itto is the first Claymore-wielding character to have a unique Charged Attack animation (with no stacks of Superlative Superstrength); rather than performing a spinning or combo sequence, Itto makes a singular spin with his claymore.
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* Itto's attire, red markings, and Elemental Burst cutscene are heavily inspired by kabuki. 
===Etymology===
* means "rough rapids" and implies that he is a descendant of Arataki of the Front Gate; whereas the kanji in means "one dipper."
* The literally means the "Heavenly Ox constellation."
* The may also be a reference to the family Cerambycidae, which translates to .
* Considering his constellation names in Latin and Japanese, Arataki Itto may be inspired by the half-Shinto half-Buddhist deity (also known as Gion Tenjin), literally meaning "Ox-Headed Heavenly King," who is said to serve as the guardian of (Gion Shouja in Japanese), a holy Buddhist site in India. He is often identified with the raging storm kami in Shinto and the Medicine Buddha in Buddhism.
** His main shrine is , Kyoto. The shrine is best known for the , one of the most important and largest festivals in Japan, and , an entertainment district where most of in Kyoto are working. These may account for Itto's unorthodox and frank nature.
** , the oldest extant kabuki theater that was founded in 1610, is also located in Gion. This may have influenced Itto's vigorous, kabuki-esque costume, most notably , or red makeup in his face.
** Japanese Buddhist legends have an ox-headed oni called (inspired by Niutou in the Chinese mythology), who serves as a jailer of the underworld. Although Gozu Ten'nou and Gozu are different entities in the real mythology, the similarity in their names and iconography may explain Itto's oni heritage.
** In the introduction of the late 13th century Japanese historical epic , Jetavana and the Sacred Sal Trees, whose , are co-revered as the symbols of transience and impermanence. This may have inspired Itto's rivalry and friendship with Kujou Sara.
* Another important heavenly bull in the Japanese mythology is the divine animal servant of , the god of academics and thunder, although it does not seem to have much in common with Itto.
* His Japanese constellation name may be also a reference to the in Mesopotamian mythology, which was identified with the constellation .
* His Latin constellation name, Taurus Iracundus, can translate to ""; the ring name of American professional boxer , who was known for his rough fighting style and reputation as a "bully" in the ring.
==Other Languages==
===Character Title: Hanamizaka Heroics===
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