Kagutsuchi's birth, inJapanese mythology, comes at the end of the creation of the world and marks the beginning of death.[4] In theEngishiki, a source which contains the myth, Izanami, in her death throes, bears the water goddessMizuhanome, instructing her to pacify Kagu-tsuchi if he should become violent. This story also contains references to traditional fire-fighting tools: gourds for carrying water and wet clay and water reeds for smothering fires.[4]
The nameKagutsuchi was originally a compound phrase, consisting ofkagu, an Old Japanese root verb meaning "to shine";tsu, the Old Japanese possessive particle; andchi, an Old Japanese root meaning "force, power".[5]
In the manga and animeSailor Moon, Hino ReiSailor Mars is a priestess at a shrine dedicated to the Fire-God.
In the manga and animeKimetsu no Yaiba, there is a dance called Hinokami Kagura (lit. Dance of the Fire God), referencing Kagu-tsuchi, that is later transformed into a Breathing Style by the protagonist,Tanjiro Kamado.
In the manga and animeFairy Tail, a character namedZancrow uses the Flame God Slayer Magic and has an attack named after Kagutsuchi.
In the mangaNoragami, Kagutsuchi appears during the subjugation of Bishamon and is shown to be capable of blowing fire.
In the animeMai-HiME, Mai's Child is based upon Kagutsuchi.
In the manga and animeNaruto: Shippuden, one of the main characters,Sasuke Uchiha, is shown to have the ability to manipulate the black flames of Amaterasu into various weapons. This is referred to as Blaze Release: Kagutsuchi, which refers to the fire god.
In the video game seriesBlazBlue, the main setting of the first two games is the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi.
In the same video game series, one of the playable characters, Nine the Phantom, can summon Hi no Kagutsuchi, an enormous fire elemental.
In the video game seriesBrave Frontier, Kagatsuchi is a fire-based battle unit. He takes the form of a centaur, and is described as "a disastrous beast".
In the mangaRurouni Kenshin, the main antagonist of the Kyoto Arc,Shishio Makoto, uses a technique called "The Final Secret Sword: Kagutsuchi" as a last resort "trump card", bringing down a cyclone of flames that his sword can produce at his enemy.
In the mobile gameDragalia Lost, Kagutsuchi appears as a red Flame-type dragon with golden armor fused to his body, given the title of "Incandescent General".
In the manga and animeGintama, the main weapon aboard the Altana Liberation Army's flagship Amenotorifune, intended to destroy the Earth, is called "Hinokagutsuchi".
In the video gameGhost of Tsushima, there is a Charm of Kagu-Tsuchi.
In the light novelHigh School DxD: Slash/Dog series, Kagu-tsuchi is the Shinto God of Fire and also the patron deity of the Himejima Clan whom in turned blessed them with the power of spiritual flames. A descendant of the Himejima, Tobio Ikuse is the wielder of the Ame no Ohabari, the divine sword which killed Kagu-tsuchi. The sword is infused with Kagu-tsuchi's divine flames, which grant it immense power to kill even a Demon Lord Gressil.
In the video game seriesThe Alchemist Code, the royal family of Wadatsumi, Rising Ashes, which consists of Mitsuha, Kagura, Zeke Crowley and Logi Crowley, uses a fire ability called Kagutsuchi, which takes the form of a phoenix when used. Mitsuha, Kagura and Logi use an advanced form of the fire technique, called "Kagutsuchi Kiraboshi".
In the 2022 video gameGod of War Ragnarök, it is implied thatTýr reflects upon his knowledge of Kagu-Tsuchi as an inspiration for his combat tactics during his final encounter againstKratos.
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^Frédéric, L.; Louis-Frédéric; Roth, K. (2005).Japan Encyclopedia. Harvard University Press reference library. Belknap Press of Harvard University Press.ISBN978-0-674-01753-5. Retrieved2020-11-21.
