Moon Rabbit Yokai

**Moon Rabbit Yokai** are a variation of the Rabbit Yokai who has deep connections with the moon.

## Physical Appearance

Moon Rabbit Yokai are anthropomorphic in appearance. Like all rabbits, they have long ears, a cotton tail, and are covered in fur. But unlike Rabbit Yokai who can have various colors and patterns, Moon Rabbit Yokai only come in one color. The most common are white fur, silver fur, and golden fur. Representing the full moon which their mythology stems from. When influenced by the moon, their fur changes color and they begin to have a glowing aura surrounding them.

## Description

Moon Rabbit Yokai are born under the full moon. It's also where they gain their powers from. During the day they act like normal Rabbit Yokai. Having the same mannerisms and behaviors of one. But when night falls and the moon is out, that's when the differences begin. Moon Rabbits are able to enhance their powers while being under the moon. The longer they're exposed to the moon the more powerful they become. Almost to the point of being unstoppable. But there is a way to defeat them. They become weaker when they're completely covered by something. An object that can osbure the moon long enough for the Moon Rabbit Yokai to return to their normal state.

## Abilities

Here are the abilities that Moon Rabbit Yokai can have in their arsenal:

* Confection Intuition
* Lunar Empowerment
* Lunar Manipulation
* Potion Creation
* Telepathy

## Pop Culture

The moon rabbit is based on pareidolia interpretations that identify the dark markings on the near side of the Moon as a rabbit or hare. The folklore originated in China and then spread to other Asian cultures. In East Asian folklore, the rabbit is seen as pounding with a mortar and pestle, but the contents of the mortar differ among Chinese, Japanese and Korean folklore. In Chinese folklore, the rabbit often is portrayed as a companion of the Moon goddess Chang'e, constantly pounding the elixir of life for her and some show the making of cakes or rice cakes; but in Japanese and Korean versions, the rabbit is pounding the ingredients for mochi or some other type of rice cakes. In some Chinese versions, the rabbit pounds medicine for the mortals and some include making of mooncakes. Unrelated moon folklore from certain native cultures of the Americas also has rabbit themes and characters.

Depending on the universe, the moon rabbit can either be a lone figure or a species.

## Variations

### Rabbit Yokai

The moon rabbit is a mythical creature who has the appearance of the rabbit. All their powers comes from the moon.

## Life in the Hidden World

Moon Rabbit Yokai mostly live in the Asia Hidden Continent. They act as guardians of certain temples and shrines in the Surface World. They observe the Humans from afar. Seeing if they're here to give them tribute. During the night, they would absorb the moonlight to regain any energy they have used during the day. They also gain a boost in their powers. Wild moon rabbits are found in forest areas of the Hidden World. Usually living near meadows where there's a clear viewing of the moon.

## Symbolism

Bunny symbolism in Buddhist lore, like Celtic and some African and Native cultures, is associated with the Moon. To the Chinese, Bunny Spirit Animal is associated with luck and is known as the Jade Rabbit. This stems from a Buddhist story of an Emperor disguised as Beggar, a common theme from Ancient Greece as well.