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Amatsu-Tosu

Amatsu-Tosu artwork from Undying Moon.

**Amatsu-Tosu** (天ツ外主?, lit. "Ruler of the Outer Heavens") is a character in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*. It acts as the main antagonist and final boss of the game. It is described as the evil god of the outer heavens.

In addition to Amatsu-Tosu itself, a giant gaki is present. It is immediately attacked and entangled by Amatsu-Tosu, and forced to attack the player throughout the battle, serving as Amatsu-Tosu's primary line of offense.

## History

Little is known about Amatsu-Tosu at this time. Based on descriptions of Cocytus within the game, and that fact that archaeopteryx are present, it can be surmised that they hail from beyond this world and have been an influencing force within hell since long, long before the original *GetsuFumaDen*. The first Getsu Fuma sacrificed his own freedom to seal it away one thousand years prior to the beginning of *Undying Moon*.

## Strategy

Amatsu-Tosu cannot be directly attacked unless staggered. Depleting the health of its tentacles will stagger it, allowing the player to approach the head and perform a Slay attack, depleting a large chunk of Amatsu-Tosu's health. This process must be repeated a number of times, with the intensity of the boss' attacks increasing with each phase of the fight.

## Powers and abilities

Amatsu-Tosu has a number of attacks it can perform or force the giantess to perform during the encounter:

* Amatsu-Tosu is protected by an energy shield made up of hexagonal sections that prevent the player from targeting it directly until it has been staggered.
* When its tentacles flash red, it is about to swipe with them.
* When it strangles the gaki, it is getting ready to have it perform one of a number of attacks.
	+ It can fire a giant ice crystal at the player, which will afflict them with the freeze status.
	+ It can shoot a shadowy beam from her mouth into a portal created by Amatsu-Tosu, which will re-orient to fire across the screen from various angles.
	+ These beams can also be redirected underneath the player multiple times, forcing them to be on the move to avoid them.
	+ These can be consolidated into a giant beam that fires across the width of the screen and can only be avoided by standing on the platform in the upper left of the boss area.

## Gallery

The ghoul-like giant gaki that **Amatsu-Tosu** attacks and forces to participate in the battle.Fuma fighting **Amatsu-Tosu** in the final battle.
## Trivia

* Octopuses are colloquially known as "devil fish" in many parts of the world, including Japan, leading to them being used as representatives of evil in various works of fiction throughout history. This may have influenced the design of Amatsu-Tosu in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*.
* The way Amatsu-Tosu latches onto the giant gaki's body (which appears to have female features like breasts) could be a reference to the infamous painting *The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife*, in where a woman is depicted having sexual intercourse with octopuses.
* Amatsu-Tosu is possibly a reference to the giant octopus alien antagonists, such as Bacteriya, from the *Parodius* series of games, also from Konami.
Getsu Fuma (Undying Moon)

*For the GetsuFumaDen character, see Getsu Fuma.*

Getsu Fuma official artwork from Getsu Fuma: Undying Moon.

**Getsu Fuma** (月風魔 (げつ ふうま) , *Getsu Fūma*?, lit. "Moon Wind Demon") (also spelled **Getsu Fuuma** or **Getsu Fuhma**; written in Western Order as "**Fūma Getsu**") is the protagonist of the 2021 game *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*. An honorable warrior member of the ancestral Getsu Clan and descendant of the first Fuma, who a millennium ago defeated and sealed the evil Demon Lord Ryukotsuki when he attempted to conquer the surface world. Fuma is heir of the Hadou katana, a mystical sword with supernatural powers. He journeys to the depths of Hell in search of his missing brother.

## History

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## Appearance

Getsu Fuma wears an updated version of the apparel his ancestor, the first Fuma, wore a millennium ago. While receiving a notorious redesign, he retains most of his ancestor's characteristics, only differing in aesthetics which now follow a *ukiyo-e* art style.

Much like his ancestor, Fuma wears apparel that is heavily inspired by the traditional samurai armor, consisting of a metal cuirass featuring a demonic skull visage all over it and which is complemented by vambrace and gauntlets made of the same material, blue fauld with red cuisse worn over purple colored and patterned poleyn (pants), metal greaves and a diadem worn on the head which features a diamond/star-shaped, blue gem. A new addition is a horned demon-like skull worn over his left shoulder. Nevertheless, the most notorious addition is, without a doubt, that the demonic skull on his chest plate now seems to emanate purple magical energy from within, as if it were alive.

Like his predecessor, Fuma fashions long, red hair, which is reminiscent of those often seen on traditional *kabuki* actors, notorious for being very long, abundant and used in a loose style that usually covers a large portion of the body.

## Abilities

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## Gallery

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## Trivia

* Like his ancestor, his name 月風魔 (げつ ふうま)  *Getsu Fūma* means **月 (げつ)**  "moon", **風 (ふう)**  "wind" and **魔 (ま)**  "demon/devil/evil/magic".

## See also

* Getsu Fuma – The original Fuma from a millennium ago and the protagonist of the 1987 game *GetsuFumaDen*.
* Getsu Renge
Bloody Caltrops

The **Bloody Caltrops** are a subweapon in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*. Once unlocked, they can be found inside of small chests, bought at Getsu Camps, or dropped by enemies.

## Availability

After obtaining its scroll, requires 75 Caltrop Fragments to unlock.

## Statistics

* Base Attack: 14
* Base Ammo: 3
* Growth: Ammo + [A], Cooldown - [S]

## Upgrade Tree

* **Fang of Pursuit: Vermilion**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Essence of Battle**
* **Demonslayer Formation: Earth**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Fang of Pursuit: Vermilion**
Cursed Talisman

Cursed Talisman as it appears in GetsuFumaDen.

The **Cursed Talisman** (悪のおふだ (あくのおふだ), *Aku no Ofuda*?) is an enemy in *GetsuFumaDen*.

## Description

A paper *ofuda* talisman with a curse spell written on it. They are encountered in temple levels. They initially can be seen stuck on walls and may fool the player into thinking they're part of the scenery. However, when approached, they'll detach from their hanging place and fall onto the hero, inflicting damage on contact.
Fire Spider

Fire Spider as it appears in GetsuFumaDen.

The **Fire Spider** (火炎蜘蛛 (かえんぐも), *Kaen Gumo*?) is an enemy in *GetsuFumaDen*.

## Description

A huge spider monster whose entire body is engulfed in flames. It just moves up and down at high speed hanging from a web thread. They are usually found over pits or other dangerous areas to hinder the hero's path.
Arrowblaze

The **Arrowblaze** is a subweapon in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*. Once unlocked, it can be found inside of small chests, bought at Getsu Camps, or dropped by enemies.

## Availability

After obtaining its scroll, requires 75 Bow Fragments to unlock.

## Statistics

* Base Attack: 144
* Base Ammo: 3
* Growth: Burn Res. + [C], Ammo + [C]

## Upgrade Tree

* **Fang of Pursuit: Orange**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Essence of Battle**
* **Demonslayer Formation: Magic**
* **Essence of Battle**
* **Fang of Pursuit: Orange**
Death Horse

Death Horse as it appears in Konami Wai Wai World.

The **Death Horse** (馬死化 (うましか), *Umashika*?) is an enemy in *Konami Wai Wai World*.

This enemy only appears in the Hell Stage.

## Description

A skeletal horse with the skull of a man. It runs across the stage, damaging the player upon contact.

## Trivia

* This is one of the enemies that appears in the *GetsuFumaDen*-themed stage of *Konami Wai Wai World* that does not originate from *GetsuFumaDen* itself.
Desolate Rift

The **Desolate Rift** is a location in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*.

## Description

It is a small area in a special dimension that acts as the main setting for the battle against Getsu Renge (and possibly future unlockable characters). The area may be available randomly during a playthrough (except in Apprentice Mode), accessed upon entering a Torii leading to another stage, after defeating the current stage's boss.

Even after having defeated Renge and freed her, the stage can still be randomly revisited during following playthroughs and the battle be fought again; provided that the player doesn't play the game in Apprentice Mode and doesn't have the interruptions disabled.
Banishing Bow

The **Banishing Bow** is a subweapon in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*. Once unlocked, it can be found inside of small chests, bought at Getsu Camps, or dropped by enemies.

## Availability

After obtaining its scroll, requires 60 Bow Fragments to unlock.

## Statistics

* Base Attack: 50
* Base Ammo: 12
* Growth: Attack + [S], Ammo + [B]

## Upgrade Tree

* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Essence of Battle**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Essence of Battle**
* **Demonslayer Formation: Sky**
* **Demonslayer Formation: Earth**
Antique Gauntlets

The **Antique Gauntlets** are a weapon in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*. They can be commonly found at the Getsu Clan Estate, inside of large chests, bought at Getsu Camps, dropped by bosses or by slaying enemies.

## Statistics

* Base Attack: 32
* Growth: Attack + [E]

## Upgrade Tree

* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Lightning Flash**
* **Essence of Battle**
* **One-Strike Specialist**
* **Essence of Battle**
* **Essence of Battle**
* **Free Form**
Inferno Kunai

The **Inferno Kunai** is a subweapon in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*. Once unlocked, it can be found inside of small chests, bought at Getsu Camps, or dropped by enemies.

## Availability

After obtaining its scroll, requires 75 Kunai Fragments to unlock.

## Statistics

* Base Attack: 25
* Base Ammo: 4
* Growth: Burn Res. + [C], Movement Speed + [S], Cooldown - [S]

## Upgrade Tree

* **Fang of Pursuit: Orange**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Essence of Battle**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Fang of Pursuit: Orange**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Essence of Battle**
Beastkiller Whip

The **Beastkiller Whip** is a weapon in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*. Once unlocked, it can be found inside of large chests, bought at Getsu Camps, dropped by bosses or by slaying enemies.

## Availability

After obtaining its scroll, requires 100 Whip Fragments to unlock.

## Statistics

* Base Attack: 168
* Growth: Attack + [S], Break Attack + [F]

## Upgrade Tree

* **Demonslayer Formation: Beast**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Demonslayer Formation: Beast**
* **Demonbreaker Formation: Beast**
* **One-Strike Specialist**
* **Demonslayer Formation: Beast**
* **Demonbreaker Formation: Beast**
* **Essence of Destruction**
Barrel of Raging Flame

The **Barrel of Raging Flame** is a subweapon in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*. Once unlocked, it can be found inside of small chests, bought at Getsu Camps, or dropped by enemies.

## Availability

After obtaining its scroll, requires 75 Matchlock Fragments to unlock.

## Statistics

* Base Attack: 150
* Base Ammo: 4
* Growth: Attack + [S], Cooldown - [S]

## Upgrade Tree

* **Fang of Pursuit: Orange**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Essence of Battle**
* **Demonslayer Formation: Bone**
* **Demonslayer Formation: Bone**
* **Demonslayer Formation: Bone**
* **Fang of Pursuit: Orange**
Fugubara

Fugubara as he appears in GetsuFumaDen.

**Fugubara** (河豚腹, *Fugubara*?) is an enemy in *GetsuFumaDen*. It is a demon with a swollen belly that spews rolling projectiles.

## Description

A thin demon but which has an abnormally swollen belly. It paces forward at a medium rate and periodically produces and spews a large projectile of an unknown substance from his belly, which is then sent rolling forward. He will produce another ball after a short time and keep on doing so until killed.

A good strategy is to let him spew the first ball, jump over it trying to land next to him and slash him with the sword until he dies and before he has time to produce another ball.

He reappears in *Castlevania: Harmony of Despair* as part of the downloadable pack *The Legend of Fuma*, where he was renamed "Kung Fugu".

## Gallery

**Fugubara** from *GetsuFumaDen*.**Fugubara** artwork from the *GetsuFumaDen* instruction booklet.**Kung Fugu** from *Castlevania: Harmony of Despair*.
## Trivia

* The Fugubara is commonly conflated with the Ravenous Demon, as they share similar traits, such as having a swollen belly and a single horn on their heads, although they are in fact distinct.
* "Fugubara" is a pun on *fugu*, the Japanese word for blowfish, and the word for "belly", referring to their distended abdomen.
God of Fortune

God of Fortune as he appears in GetsuFumaDen.

The **God of Fortune** (福の神, *Fukunokami*?) is a character in *GetsuFumaDen*. Wealth and good luck are granted to those fortunate who find him.

## Description

A chubby and benevolent-looking deity who holds a raised hammer (looking as a rod) in one hand and a bag on the other, sitting on a cloud. The God of Fortune can be found in special rooms inside the 3D dungeon levels.

When a gate to his world is entered, the player will suddenly find himself in a relatively small bonus area in the sky where the platforms are actually conformed by clouds. The God of Fortune will then pass flying on his cloud from one end of the screen to the other and spawn four 金 (*kin*, lit. "money") *kanji* symbols from his hammer as he does so for the hero to collect.

## Trivia

* The God of Fortune is Daikokuten, the syncretic Japanese deity of fortune and wealth. His magic hammer sprouts grain and gold for everybody to share.
* The music theme that plays in his area is fittingly called "Bonus Area".
Evil Rock

Evil Rock as he appears in GetsuFumaDen.

**Evil Rock** (邪心岩石 (じゃしんがんせき), *Jyashin Genseki*?) is an enemy in *GetsuFumaDen*.

## Description

A giant whose body is made of rock. He drops from the ceiling and starts jumping back and forth while tossing boulders at the player.

## Gallery

**Evil Rock** artwork from the *GetsuFumaDen* instruction booklet.
## See also

* Stone Whelp - A similar enemy in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*.
Avenue of Pleasure and Illusion

Once a place where people came in seek of pleasure, now their spirits eternally wander this ruined district.

### Music

"Shirabyoushi of Togen"
"Touya's Delusion"

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Frozen Graveyard
Misty Peaks

Ancient Battleground

**Avenue of Pleasure and Illusion** is a location in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*.

## Enemies

* Skeleton Soldier
* Geisha Spirit
* Jealous Crawler
* Rancid Rat
* Oni
* Wanyudo (starting on Hero difficulty)
* Stone Whelp (starting on Veteran difficulty)
* Tremor Pillbug (starting on Devotee difficulty)
* Armored Spirit (starting on Devotee difficulty)

## Miscellaneous

* Shop: 2
* Stone Monument: 1

## Branching Paths

After clearing the boss of the stage, the player can only access the following stage:

* Ancient Battleground
Ax Warrior

Ax Warrior as he appears in GetsuFumaDen.

The **Ax Warrior** (斧闘士 (おのとうし), *Onotōshi*?) is an enemy in *GetsuFumaDen*.

## Description

An armored warrior who incessantly throws small double-edged axes in an arc. He is quick and will keep his distance from the player, so if the latter still doesn't have a proper sub-weapon, the best strategy is to chase and corner him if possible while also evading the axes he throws.

## Gallery

**Ax Warrior** artwork from the *GetsuFumaDen* instruction booklet.**Ax Warrior** artwork from the *Famitsū* magazine.
Inferno Mana Bracelet

The **Inferno Mana Bracelet** is a subweapon in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*. It can be commonly found inside of small chests, bought at Getsu Camps, or dropped by enemies.

## Statistics

* Base Attack: 333
* Base Ammo: 3
* Growth: Attack + [S], Cooldown - [S]

## Upgrade Tree

* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Essence of Battle**
* **Essence of Battle**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Essence of Battle**
* **Demonslayer Formation: Earth**
Fake Moon

Fake Moon as it appears in GetsuFumaDen.

The **Fake Moon** (偽月, *Nise Tsuki*?) is an enemy in *GetsuFumaDen*.

## Description

As its name states, it's a fake moon that is encountered in areas where there are other moons seen in the background. When approached, this deceiving moon will fall from its place and start rebounding in a similar manner to a big beach ball. It cannot be destroyed.
Heat Ball Dragon

Heat Ball Dragon as it appears in GetsuFumaDen.

The **Heat Ball Dragon** (熱玉竜 (ねつぎょくりゅう), *Netsu Gyoku Ryū*?) is an enemy in *GetsuFumaDen*.

## Description

An corpulent, wingless dragon that crawls slowly along the floor and spews a quick and harmful burst of fire straightforward. It is very resilient, although it drops a lot of gold.

## Gallery

**Heat Ball Dragon** artwork from the *GetsuFumaDen* instruction booklet.**Heat Ball Dragon** artwork from the *Famitsū* magazine.
Demonwail

The **Demonwail** is a weapon in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*. Once unlocked, it can be found inside of large chests, bought at Getsu Camps, dropped by bosses, or by slaying enemies.

## Availability

After obtaining its scroll, requires 130 Katana Fragments to unlock.

## Statistics

* Base Attack: 92
* Growth: Demon Dmg + [E], Demon Brk + [D], Attack + [C]

## Upgrade Tree

* **Demonslayer Formation: Demon**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **One-Strike Specialist**
* **Lightning Flash**
* **Demonslayer Formation: Demon**
* **Rakshasa Madness**
* **Demonslayer Formation: Demon**
* **Demonbreaker Formation: Demon**
* **Rakshasa Madness**
* **Purple Slash**
GetsuFumaDen: Complete Peek Strategy Guide

***GetsuFumaDen: Complete Peek Strategy Guide*** is a strategy guide for Konami's 1987 Famicom video game *GetsuFumaDen*. It contains original artworks of Getsu Fuma, as well as all enemies appearing in the 3D dungeons (mainly based on their in-game sprites), but most importantly, it also includes artworks of all three forms of Ryukotsuki, including her second form in which she is portrayed as a female.

## Gallery

Getsu FumaRyukotsuki
(first form)Ryukotsuki
(second form)Ryukotsuki
(third form)Ghost Armor and Ugly Oni Ghost.Demon-Bird Man and Scorpion Ghost.Flame Soul and Lizard Cow.
Difficulty Modes

**Difficulty Modes** are a feature in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*.

## Description

The game offers various difficulty modes which change certain parameters of the games. They can only be changed before a playthrough, by checking the Training Statue at the Getsu Clan Estate. At the moment, the game has five modes available:

* **Apprentice**
* **Commoner**
* **Hero**
* **Veteran**
* **Devotee**

At first, only Apprentice and Commoner modes are available, but when the player finishes the game in a certain difficulty mode, other modes will be unlocked.

## Difficulty Modes

### Apprentice

The first difficulty level and the lowest. It was made available as of the version 0.4.10 update. It features less enemy varieties in the stages than in Commoner; the last stage, Cocytus, cannot be accessed (the game ends after the first battle against Getsu Rando at the Ancient Battleground), and special battles at the Desolate Rift, such as Renge's Remnants, cannot be fought. The coin drop rate in this mode is multiplied by 3, and the Additional Weapon Rack(s) at the Estate will only have weapons of Rank 1 available (not counting permanent scroll stat bonuses).

### Commoner

The second difficulty level and the standard one. It features more enemies than in Apprentice. The last stage, Cocytus, is available and special battles at the Desolate Rift are also present. The Additional Weapon Rack(s) at the Estate will hold weapons of Rank 1 available (not counting permanent scroll stat bonuses). The coin drop rate in this mode is normal.

After completing the game in this difficulty level, the Hero Mode will become available to select at the Estate.

### Hero

The third difficulty level, unlocked after completing Commoner. Enemies' stats and attack frequencies are increased, new enemies appear in the stages. It also raises the number of chests (small and large) available in the stages. The Additional Weapon Rack(s) at the Estate will hold weapons between Rank 1 and 3 available (not counting permanent scroll stat bonuses). The coin drop rate in this mode is normal.

After completing the game in this difficulty level, the Veteran Mode will be available to select at the Estate.

### Veteran

The fourth difficulty level, unlocked after completing Hero. Enemies' stats and attack frequencies are increased from Hero, and new enemies appear in the stages. It also raises the number of chests (small and large) available in the stages. The Additional Weapon Rack(s) at the Estate will hold weapons between Rank 3 and 5 available (not counting permanent scroll stat bonuses). The Spirit Minerals dropped by enemies will be doubled. Mastery Scrolls will appear during the stages. The coin drop rate in this mode is normal.

### Devotee

The fifth and last difficulty level, unlocked after completing Veteran. It was revealed during the beta version and was made available as of the version 1.1.0 update. It includes three new enemies: Tremor Pillbug, Baboon and Mad Scorpion. Enemies also have new attacks and increased stats. This difficulty mode also introduces various traps in the levels.
Icy Caltrops

The **Icy Caltrops** are a subweapon in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*. Once unlocked, they can be found inside of small chests, bought at Getsu Camps, or dropped by enemies.

## Availability

After obtaining its scroll, requires 83 Caltrop Fragments to unlock.

## Statistics

* Base Attack: 31
* Base Ammo: 3
* Growth: Ammo + [A], Cooldown - [S]

## Upgrade Tree

* **Fang of Pursuit: Blue**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Essence of Battle**
* **Demonslayer Formation: Earth**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Fang of Pursuit: Blue**
Chest

**Chests** are a gameplay element in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*.

## Description

A common element found in numerous games, in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*, chests are found in the levels and appear in two categories:

* **Large Chest**: Large chests in the levels will always hold one Blue Soul, one identified (unlocked) main weapon, two Spirit Minerals (one for each type), random materials, as well as some gold. In addition, a special large chest found after beating a boss will hold four Blue Souls instead.
* **Small Chest**: Small chests in the levels always hold one identified (unlocked) sub weapon, two Spirit Minerals (one for each type), random materials, and some gold.

## Trivia

The amount of chests for both categories found in the levels is randomly set between a range, and in later difficulty modes, such as Hero and Veteran, their appearances in the stages are increased.
Baboon

The **Baboon** is an enemy in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*.

## Description

The Baboon is introduced in Devotee Mode, appearing in Hellfire Cliff, Misty Peaks and Frozen Graveyard. It is found hanging on the ceiling, and when the player is in its sight, it jumps toward them attacking with their claws, potentially inflicting them the Bleed status.
GetsuFumaDen (series)

*This article is about the franchise. For the 1987 Famicom game, see GetsuFumaDen.*

***GetsuFumaDen*** is a series of action-adventure, 2D platformer games by Konami which feature a heavy emphasis on Japanese mythological themes, especially regarding the Underworld and its demons. There are only two main titles in the series, which span over a long hiatus of 34 years between the first entry, *GetsuFumaDen* from 1987, and the second one, *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*, slated for release in 2021-22.

The heroic protagonist of the first game is Getsu Fuma, descendant of an ancestral bloodline of fierce warriors belonging to the Getsu Clan. He ventures into the depths of hell in an avenging mission due to the loss of his two older brothers at the demons' hands. He does this by making use of very advanced forms of martial arts, which include the use of his trusty Hadou katana, shuriken and bombs, as well as the use of magical inner energy which he uses to defeat those unearthly monsters that dare to stand in his path.

While for a long time a sequel wasn't made after the first game, several *GetsuFumaDen*-based stages appeared in other Konami games. These stages are always set in hell and appear in *Konami Wai Wai World*, *Wai Wai World 2: SOS!! Parsley Castle* and *Castlevania: Harmony of Despair*.

In 2021, 34 years after the first game, a sequel was announced titled *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*. The story takes place 1000 later, when the antagonist of the first game, Ryukotsuki, manages to break the seal cast by the first Fuma and once again seeks to conquer the surface world. The protagonist of this new adventure is also named Getsu Fuma and is the descendant of the original. As his predecessor, he also ventures into hell, now in search of his lost brother.

## Games

* ***GetsuFumaDen*** (1987 - Famicom)
* ***GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*** (2021-22 - PC (Steam), Switch)
Clinging Caltrops

The **Clinging Caltrops** are a subweapon in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*. Once unlocked, they can be found inside of small chests, bought at Getsu Camps, or dropped by enemies.

## Availability

After obtaining its scroll, requires 49 Caltrop Fragments to unlock.

## Statistics

* Base Attack: 16
* Base Ammo: 3
* Growth: Ammo + [A], Cooldown - [S]

## Upgrade Tree

* **Curse of Sloth**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Essence of Battle**
* **Demonslayer Formation: Earth**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Demonslayer Formation: Bone**
Hawkwing, the Bloodthirsty Blades

**Hawkwing, the Bloodthirsty Blades** are a weapon in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*. Once unlocked, they can be found inside of large chests, bought at Getsu Camps, dropped by bosses or by slaying enemies.

## Availability

After obtaining its scroll, requires 170 Dual Wield Weapon Fragments to unlock.

## Statistics

* Base Attack: 50
* Growth: Attack + [S], Aerial Dmg + [F], Aerial Dmg + [E]

## Upgrade Tree

* **Demonslayer Formation: Sky**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Demonbreaker Formation: Sky**
* **Demonslayer Formation: Sky**
* **Vermilion Slash**
* **Essence of Battle**
* **Lightning Flash**
* **Lightning Flash**
* **Rakshasa Madness**
* **Rakshasa Madness**
Raido, the Great Bow

**Raido, the Great Bow** is a subweapon in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*. Once unlocked, it can be found inside of small chests, bought at Getsu Camps, or dropped by enemies.

## Availability

After obtaining its scroll, requires 150 Bow Fragments to unlock.

## Statistics

* Base Attack: 300
* Base Ammo: 1
* Growth: Attack + [S], Ammo + [E]

## Upgrade Tree

* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Essence of Battle**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Essence of Battle**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Essence of Battle**
Frost Armor Talisman

The **Frost Armor Talisman** is a defensive subweapon in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*. Once unlocked, it can be found inside of small chests, bought at Getsu Camps, or dropped by enemies.

As a defensive subweapon, it can be equipped but is not directly useable in battle.

## Availability

After obtaining its scroll, requires 100 Talisman Fragments to unlock.

## Statistics

* Effect: Freeze Chance + (5%)
* Growth: Vitality + [E], Freeze Res. + [E]

## Upgrade Tree

* **Blue Ice**
* **Secret of Battle**
* **Lightning Flash**
* **Secret of Destruction**
* **Blue Ice**
* **Extinguish Blue**
Rock Sword

Rock Sword icon from GetsuFumaDen.

The **Rock Sword** (岩の剣, *Iwanotsurugi*?) is an attack item in *GetsuFumaDen*. It is a special weapon that can destroy rocks, allowing to open paths to new areas.

## Description

A special sword that has the ability to destroy rocks, allowing Fuma to open passages to new areas. When a destroyable block it struck with this sword its sprite will disappear, so the player usually has to hit several adjacent blocks to dig a passage and be able to reach a secret area. Other than this special ability, the sword doesn't seem to feature any increased damage power than the normal sword the player character starts with.

It can be bought from a merchant for 200 gold.

## Gallery

**Rock Sword** artwork from the *GetsuFumaDen* instruction booklet.
Burn

**Burn** is a type of status effect in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*.

## Description

Status generally caused by fire-based enemies. When the player is inflicted by this status, they progressively lose a small percentage of their health. The status wears off after some time.

In order to remove the status effects sooner, the player can either goes into a pool of water/blood or performs a rolling/dodging move three times. Using a potion will also remove the status effect.
Cocytus

A land covered with ice and devoid of life marks the end of Hell and the source of the cataclysm.

### Music

"Howl of the Frost Blade"
"Whisper of Ice"

### Next stage ►

Ancient Battleground
N/A

**Cocytus** is a location in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*.

## Enemies

* Stone Whelp
* Armored Spirit
* Undying Bird
* Nurarihyon (starting on Hero difficulty)
* Skeleton Archer (starting on Hero difficulty)
* Ravenous Demon (starting on Veteran difficulty)
* Mad Scorpion (starting on Devotee difficulty)

## Miscellaneous

* Shops: 2
* Stone Monument: None

## Notes

* The stage is unavailable in Apprentice Mode.
Corrosive Mana Bracelet

The **Corrosive Mana Bracelet** is a subweapon in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*. Once unlocked, it can be found inside of small chests, bought at Getsu Camps, or dropped by enemies.

## Availability

After obtaining its scroll, requires 150 Mana Bracelet Fragments to unlock.

## Statistics

* Base Attack: 150
* Base Ammo: 2
* Growth: Attack + [S], Cooldown - [S]

## Upgrade Tree

* **Fang of Pursuit: Yellow**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Essence of Battle**
* **Essence of Battle**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Essence of Battle**
* **Fang of Pursuit: Yellow**
Direction Stone

Direction Stone icon from GetsuFumaDen.

The **Direction Stone** (方向石, *Hōkō Ishi*?) is a defensive item in *GetsuFumaDen*.

## Description

This compass allows Fuma to see the current cardinal direction (north, south, east, west) where he's heading in the dungeon labyrinth levels and help him orientate himself. The directions will be shown on the top-right corner of the screen, although in Japanese:

北 = North
南 = South
東 = East
西 = West
It can be bought from a merchant for 250 gold.

## Gallery

**Direction Stone** artwork from the *GetsuFumaDen* instruction booklet.
Hadou katana

Hadōken icon from GetsuFumaDen.

### Description

*"A spiritual blade which once swung, releases a wave of energy delivering damage to the enemies. With the three Hadou katanas together, they can release a much powerful attack called the Dainendōha."*

### User(s)

Getsu Fuma
Getsu Fuma (Undying Moon)
Eldest Getsu Brother
Middle Getsu Brother

### Effect(s)

When all three Hadou katanas are collected, the player gains the ability to shoot three energy waves straightforward (*Dainendōha*).

### Dropped by

Dokugandokuzu
Kyōkotsugyūgai
Ryūtōkibi

### Game(s)

*GetsuFumaDen*
*GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*

The **Hadou katanas** (波動剣 (はどうけん) , *Hadōken*?, lit. "Wave Motion Sword") are three family heirloom samurai swords that have been passed down since immemorial times through the generations of the Getsu Clan. Each Hadou katana is a spiritual weapon which once swung, releases a wave of its wielder's mental energy delivering damage to the enemies.

Furthermore, these supernatural blades hold a secret within them - if all three Hadou katanas are gathered together, they gain the ability to unleash a devastating attack known as the *Dainendōha* (or "Great Will Aura").

## History

In the year 14672 A.D., the first year from the "Demon Age", from the depths of hell the Demon Lord Ryukotsuki awakened and sought to conquer the mortal realm governed by the three Getsu brothers.

The brothers faced Ryukotsuki making use of the knowledge passed down from many generations of their clan, as well as their family's ancestral Hadou katanas, three powerful spiritual samurai swords capable of releasing waves of mental energy from their blades. Unfortunately, Ryukotsuki managed to defeat the three brothers and slew the two eldest ones, leaving Fuma, the youngest, for dead. Ryukotsuki then stole all three Hadou katanas from their bodies and handled each to one of their three *Majins*: Dokugandokuzu, the decapitated cyclops, Kyōkotsugyūgai, the ox corpse warrior, and Ryūtōkibi, a monster with a dragon's head and a demon's tail. The demons then headed to reside in a hellscape faraway chain of islands known as "Raging Demon".

Nevertheless, Fuma managed to survive his injuries and his grief over the loss of his brothers eventually turned into rage, swearing to exact revenge against Ryukotsuki. However, knowing that he wouldn't be able to defeat them without the Hadou katanas –let alone without the powerful *Dainendōha*– he headed to Raging Demon Island on a quest to retrieve his family's heirloom treasure weapons and with them defeat the Demon Lord once and for all and with this finally avenge his family.

## Gallery

**Hadōken** artwork from the *GetsuFumaDen* instruction booklet.Fuma using the **Hadōken** to summon the spirits of his brothers and unleash the *Dainendōha*.In-game sprite.**Hadou katana** card from *Monster Retsuden ORECA BATTLE*.**Wave Sword** nonogram puzzle from *Pixel Puzzle Collection*.The Founder holding his **Hadou katana** in the Ancient Battleground.
(*Undying Moon*)Getsu Fuma holding and powering up his ancestor's Hadou katana.
(*Undying Moon*)
Explosives

*For the GetsuFumaDen item, see Curse Explosive.*

**Explosives** are a subweapon type in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*. They can be found inside small chests, dropped by enemies, or purchased at Getsu Camps.

## Description

Explosives are lobbed in a low arc ahead of the player and are subject to physics, bouncing off walls, rolling down slopes, etc., exploding either after a short timer or upon coming in contact with an enemy. Different types will have different blast radii, and sometimes secondary explosions or other effects.

Explosives come in three main categories:

* Minor - Weaker damage output but more than one ammo stock.
* Major - Only one ammo but very powerful and often with secondary properties.
* Massive - Again, only one ammo stock, but has many secondary explosions for multiple hits and a wider blast radius.

Because of their power, they are offset with low ammo count and a high reload timer. One way to make good use of them is to aim for large groups of enemies in order to hit many targets at once.

## Explosives

There are currently nine different types of *Explosives* that can be found in the game. Two of them are already available by default, while the seven others need to be unlocked. All of them can be used by both Getsu Fuma and Getsu Renge.

* Reppu (Minor)
* Lily of the Valley (Major)
* Climbing Lily (Major)
* Snapweed (Major)
* Snowflower (Major)
* Yadorigi (Major)
* Chamomile (Major)
* Shoki (Major)
* Greatflower (Massive)
Curse Explosive

*For the Undying Moon subweapon type, see Explosives.*

Curse Explosive icon from GetsuFumaDen.

The **Curse Explosive** (呪いの爆薬 (のろいのばくやく), *Noroi no Bakuyaku*?) is an attack item in *GetsuFumaDen*. It is a stick of dynamite that rolls forward and, after traveling a certain distance, it explodes, sending bullets flying in three directions.

## Description

When used, Fuma sends out a stick of dynamite rolling forward which, after traveling a certain distance, explodes, sending bullets flying in three directions. Its attack power is 16, making them middle tier weapons effective against early and mid game enemies.

It can be bought from a merchant for 500 Gold.

This item reappeared in *Castlevania: Harmony of Despair*, in the downloadable chapter *The Legend of Fuma*, renamed as "Hexplosives", where they are one of Getsu Fuma's starting and exclusive sub-weapons, having almost the same use. In this game, its basic attack power is 12, it has the Fire attribute and it consumes 10 MP per use.

## Gallery

**Curse Explosive** artwork from the *GetsuFumaDen* instruction booklet.
Carnage Talisman

The **Carnage Talisman** is a defensive subweapon in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*. Once unlocked, it can be found inside of small chests, bought at Getsu Camps, or dropped by enemies.

As a defensive subweapon, it can be equipped but is not directly useable in battle.

## Availability

After obtaining its scroll, requires 70 Talisman Fragments to unlock.

## Statistics

* Effect: Bleed Chance + (5%)
* Growth: Vitality + [E], Bleed Res. + [E]

## Upgrade Tree

* **Vermilion Blood**
* **Secret of Battle**
* **Lightning Flash**
* **Secret of Destruction**
* **Vermilion Blood**
* **Extinguish Vermilion**
Gleaming Great Katana

The **Gleaming Great Katana** is a weapon in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*. It can be commonly found at the Getsu Clan Estate, inside of large chests, bought at Getsu Camps, dropped by bosses or by slaying enemies.

## Statistics

* Base Attack: 168
* Growth: Attack + [A], Movement Speed + [C], Attack Speed + [A]

## Upgrade Tree

* **Lightning Flash**
* **One-Strike Specialist**
* **Rakshasa Madness**
* **Lightning Flash**
* **Teachings of Battle**
* **Instant Karma**
* **Lightning Flash**
* **Free Form**
Fish Wraith

## Fish Wraith

Fish Wraith as he appears in GetsuFumaDen.

### Japanese name

魚怪魂 (ぎょかいこん)
*Gyokaikon*

### Type

Animal-type enemy
Aquatic monster

### Appearances

*GetsuFumaDen*

The **Fish Wraith** (魚怪魂 (ぎょかいこん), *Gyokaikon*?) is an enemy in *GetsuFumaDen*.

## Description

A fish man *yōkai* that throws huge sickles.

## Gallery

**Fish Wraith** artwork from the *GetsuFumaDen* instruction booklet.
Healing Potion

The **Healing Potion** is a defensive item in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*.

## Description

The Potion restores a certain amount of HP depending of the player max HP, it also restores most of the status effects, such as Poison, Bleed, Burn or Parasite. Characters start the game with two potions max they can carry, although this can be upgraded to a maximum of eight potions.

Potions can be acquired by checking a stone monument (one time per monument) or by the use of Blue Souls (4 souls).

In addition, if the Konami Code is inputted, the character will get a free potion (one time per playthrough).
Hell Centipede

*Not to be confused with Colossal Centipede.*

Hell Centipede as it appears in GetsuFumaDen.

The **Hell Centipede** (地獄百足(じごくむかで), *Jigoku Mukade*?) is an enemy in *GetsuFumaDen*.

## Description

A huge centipede monster that suddenly emerges from the ceiling and starts moving up and down. On occasion, it will remain hidden inside its cave to prepare for the next surprise attack.
Getsu Komei

***WARNING**
This page is still under construction and currently only has a basic structure.
As such, some of its contents may be inaccurate.*

Getsu Komei's artwork from Undying Moon.

**Getsu Komei** (月鴻明 (げつこうめい) , *Getsu Kōmei*?) is a character in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*. An honorable warrior member of the ancestral Getsu Clan.

## Appearance

Unlike the other members of the Getsu Clan, who fashion a more warrior-type style, Komei instead barely uses any armor, has long gray hair and depicts a more serene expression. His garments are more akin to what could be expected from an elder-type figure or a school headmaster. They consist of a white and long robe-like piece patterned with gray floral designs which is separated in three sections: the main body and the two sleeves. These are worn over a green shirt and a purple poleyn following the same floral pattern. On his head, he wears a black cap with a peculiar design; it has a strap coming out from the top and a longer one that bends toward the back - these are apparently fasten together with a long hairpin that pierces the whole piece horizontally.

His "armor" consists only of two ornaments fashioned after a falcon's head, one worn as a pauldron on his left shoulder and the other secured on the front of the purple cord that acts as belt.
Hidenori Maezawa

**Hidenori Maezawa** (前澤 ヒデノリ, *Maezawa Hidenori*?) (b. September 14, 1958 - Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese video game composer. He aided with the composition of many classic music themes for several games during Konami's golden era and was in charge of the music of *GetsuFumaDen*. He is still active to this day, composing tracks for many modern games.

## Career

In 1986, while looking for a job in the magazine *Being*, Maezawa saw an opening at Konami for a gaming composer. His ability to both compose music and program computers was very useful and he was given the job. Maezawa then immediately began working on the audio of *Castlevania*, although he says he played only a minor role in the total audio.

Because of his technical skills, Maezawa was often in charge of porting the music from arcade versions of a game over to the NES sound chip. During these ports, Maezawa sometimes had the ability to flex his creativity by compose new music to fit into new sections. Another benefit of being able to program is that Maezawa was involved in designing Konami's add-on chip for the NES called the VRC VI. Among other things, the chip allowed for improved audio capabilities, effectively doubling the NES's sound quality. The chip made its debut in 1989, but it was only used in a few Konami games only released in Japan, so most of the world didn't get to appreciate it.

Maezawa stayed in Kobe, Japan as a game composer for Konami until 1992 when he moved to Tokyo, Japan to be a music director for Konami's music label. He started up his own company, Picnic. Maezawa now makes music for various medias including games, pachinko machines, movies, and even traditional music. He has a album called *Rain Book* that he recorded with Japanese folk singer Yoko Yamamoto.

## External links

* IMDb
* Hidenori Maezawa at MobyGames
* Hidenori Maezawa at VGMdb
* Hidenori Maezawa at vgmpf (source of most of the information on this article)
Geisha Spirit

* Normal
* Turned

The **Geisha Spirit** (芸妓礼, *Geigirei*?) is an enemy in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*. She is the corrupt spirit of a *geisha*.

## Description

The corrupt spirit of a *geisha*. These enemies are found in the Avenue of Pleasure and Illusion.

Little remains of her once attractive looks and now appears as a spirit resembling a despicable rotting corpse with unkempt hair and with her once lavish *kimono* now soaked in bloodstains. She can still be found playing her *shamisen* (a traditional Japanese three-stringed music instrument) and it is precisely this instrument which she mainly employs to attack the player.

There are two variations of this enemy:

* On the luminous side of the town, they appear playing their *shamisen*; their music will create three balls of light which will potentially damage the player.
* On the dark side of the town, their appearance will have completely changed. Now described as "turned", they raise from piles of dead bodies, now have a monstrous face and throw dark discs at the player.

Both versions also appear during the fight against the Subterranean Spider. They are brought back to life when the Giant Spider's webbing attacks hit the pile of dead corpses.
Amulet

Amulet icon from GetsuFumaDen.

The **Amulet** (お守り, *Omamori*?) is a defensive item in *GetsuFumaDen*. It doubles the player's defense.

## Description

When used, it doubles the player's defense so they can withstand twice the amount of damage.

It can be bought from a merchant for 600 gold.

## Gallery

**Amulet** artwork from the *GetsuFumaDen* instruction booklet.
Curse Clothes

Curse Clothes icon from GetsuFumaDen.

The **Curse Clothes** (呪いの衣, *Noroinokoromo*?) is an attack item in *GetsuFumaDen*. It makes the player invincible for a short period of time.

## Description

Worn peasant clothes. When used, Fuma becomes invincible for a few seconds and any enemies he touches –except for bosses– are instantly killed.

It can be bought from a merchant, for a price ranging from 100 to 900 gold (depending on the shop).

## Gallery

**Curse Clothes** artwork from the *GetsuFumaDen* instruction booklet.
Strongman

Strongman as he appears in GetsuFumaDen.

The **Strongman** (愚弁慶, *Kubenkei*?) is an enemy in *GetsuFumaDen*.

## Description

A corpulent guard wielding a *naginata* and wearing a big mask that covers his entire head, except for his eyes, that protects the Sanzu River. They can usually be found guarding the path preceding each of the game's three main bosses.

## Trivia

* This enemy appears to be a reference to the legendary Japanese warrior-monk Benkei, a man of great stature and strength, and who is usually depicted in artworks wielding a *naginata*.
Hydra of the Depths

Hydra of the Depths' artwork from Undying Moon.

The **Hydra of the Depths** (五頭龍?) is a boss in *GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon*.

## Origins

The Hydra of the Depths is most likely inspired by the *Yamata no Orochi*, a legendary eight-headed and eight-tailed Japanese dragon/serpent which was slain by the storm god Susanoo.

After being banished from Heaven for tricking his sister, the sun goddess Amaterasu, Susanoo descended to the earth and there he met an old couple, called Ashinazuchi and Tenazuchi, who were weeping at the bank of the Hi River. When he asked them the reason of their sorrow, they told him that they were forced to give the *Orochi* one of their daughters every year for seven years, and now they had to sacrifice their eighth, Inadahime. Susanoo offered to help the couple and he transformed Inadahime into a comb, which he attached to his hair for safekeeping.

Susanoo then ordered the couple to build a fence with eight gates, and inside of it to put eight platforms, and on each platform to place a vat filled with rice liquor. When the serpent arrived, it immediately dipped each of its eight heads into each of the vats and started drinking. Intoxicated by the liquor, each of the eight heads quickly fell asleep afterward. Susanoo then drew out his sword and cut the serpent to pieces.

However, when he was attempting to cut the middle tail, the blade of his sword broke. Finding this strange, he thrust what remained of his sword and split the flesh, and inside he found an august great sword, which was from that day onward known as the *Kusanagi* ("Grass Mower"), which he presented to his sister Amaterasu.

## Description

### Strategy

The Hydra's arena has a central bit of land flanked on either side by a set of two boats that can be in a raised or lowered state by water spouts. The hydra will come up on either the right or left and has a number of attacks with which to harry the player.

* One of the heads will charge up and emit a large beam of water at the player's elevation level. This can be avoided by retreating to a boat at the other elevation tier.
* The hydra will emit energy blasts from its mouths that travel slowly but home in on the player. These can be destroyed with a simple attack but will burst like a bubble, still damaging the player if they're too close.
* The hydra will retreat to the side and race across the arena, followed by a large damaging burst of water to gush forth from under where the player is standing. Move out of the way to avoid this.
* One of the hydra's heads will bite the player, potentially inflicting the bleed status effect.

## Gallery

**Hydra of the Depths'** artwork from *Undying Moon*.**Hydra of the Depths** from *Undying Moon*.**Hydra of the Depths** from *Undying Moon*.
## External links

* *Yamata no Orochi* at Wikipedia
* *Yamata no Orochi* at Yokai.com