Tanuki

are s. In, tanuki is considered the rivals of kitsune. They are masters of disguise. The only known tanuki from the series is Miroku's friend and assistant Hachiemon. He can shapeshift by placing a leaf on top of his head.

More tanuki appear in Hanyō no Yashahime. Mamidaira Island is populated by tanuki youkai, and Takechiyo and Kikunosuke belong to the island's ruling clan. Their retainers are all dressed like samurai. Before and after the reign of Shōgen Mamiana, they are equipped with katanas; during the reign of the rogue tanuki, they are equipped with wooden clubs, if armed at all.

Known Tanuki

 * Hachiemon
 * Hachiemon's grandfather †
 * Takechiyo
 * Kikunosuke
 * Shogen Mamiana
 * Full Moon Raccoon Dog †

Trivia

 * A recurring gag throughout the series is that the kitsune Shippō is constantly being mistaken for a tanuki. Also in Episode 93, a weasel yōkai is also mistakenly identified by others as a tanuki before he would correct them.