Ikazuki

Ikazuki
Personal Info
Full Name	Ikazuki
Race	Oni
Age	800+
Nationality	Japanese
Status	Imprisoned in a Mask
Shadowkhan	Samurai Khan
Weakness	Japanese Cherry Blossoms
General Info
Base of Operations	Japan
Occupation	General
Affiliation	Shadowkhan Oni Generals
Previous Affiliation	Feudal Japan
Partner	Tarakudo
Details
Debut	Season 4 Episode 5
Closing	Season 4 Episode 13
English	Maurice LaMarche

"Ikazuki lives! Bow before my mighty form!" — Ikazuki

Ikazuki is one of Tarakudo's Oni Generals, specifically his second-in-command. He could summon the Samurai Khan. His mask was brought to life by the power of the Rat Talisman, eventually ending up on Finn's rear end.

History

Background

Hundreds of years ago, Ikazuki served as the leader of the nine Oni Generals, second only to Tarakudo himself. When the Oni were defeated, their spirits were sealed within masks, where they were helpless and could not use their powers.

Season 4

In The Demon Behind, Ikazuki's mask is discovered by a fisherman before being snatched by the Enforcers, but the Chans managed to steal it in turn and bring it back to Section 13. Learning of Ikazuki's status among the Oni and realizing that he may possess information helpful to defeating Tarakudo, Jade uses the power of the Rat Talisman to animate the mask so it can be interrogated.

The reanimated Ikazuki immediately attempted to intimidate its interrogators, only to discover that he was still just a mask. Enraged, he attempted to summon his Shadowkhan, only to realize that he required a host in order to do so. He then expressed interest in Tohru, remarking on his "mighty form", repulsing the latter by the thought of binding to an Oni. When petty remarks between Tohru and Uncle sparked an argument, Ikazuki clung to the back of the former's overalls with his teeth. After a series of transfers with his limited mobility, he escapes Section 13 and lands face-down in a car. Moments later, Finn sat on him, resulting in Ikazuki being bound to Finn's backside.

Despite the awkward nature of his new form, Ikazuki was able to reunite with his master Tarakudo and summon his Samurai Khan at last. He promptly sent them to capture Tohru, intending to use the latter's removal potion to have his mask transferred onto Tohru's face. The Samurai Khan succeeded in capturing Tohru, allowing Ikazuki to begin demanding his assistance (aided by Finn, who was no happier about his current state than the Oni General). Although Tohru refused to cooperate, Ikazuki discovered the removal potion in his pocket, allowing Ratso to (reluctantly) attempt to remove Ikazuki's mask from his partner's rear end. Before the thug could do so, the Chans arrived through a shadow portal conjured by Uncle.

Ikazuki sent his Shadowkhan minions against the intruders, personally engaging Jackie Chan. Although he held his own (despite his unorthodox form), the villain was undone when Finn himself used the potion to remove his mask, partly in rebellion against Ikazuki's arrogance, but mainly because he really had to go to the bathroom. Jade then removed the Rat Talisman from the mask, rendering it inert once more.

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Ikazuki depicted in a Japanese encyclopedia

In Ninja Twilight, all nine of the Oni Masks were destroyed, releasing the Oni generals permanently. Taking a leadership role among his brethren, Ikazuki thanked Jackie for freeing them before leading his fellow demons in an attack. Although they failed to catch the Chans, they were free to summon their Shadowkhan to envelop the world in darkness.

With the other eight generals overseeing the darkening process, Ikazuki remained in Section 13 to both monitors their progress and remove the onion-based wards keeping Tarakudo out of the base. He was briefly confused when Tarakudo got "the willies" (sensing the J-Team's interference with the Oni's plan), but was present when his master brought the defeated heroes back to Section 13 for imprisonment. During the final battle, he tried to assist his master, only to be tackled by Viper and El Toro. After Jade put Tarakudo's mask on his face, all the Oni and Shadowkhan were imprisoned within it, including Ikazuki.

Powers and Abilities

Ikazuki possesses the same abilities as the other Oni Generals, in particular when it comes to summoning and controlling his Shadowkhan. According to old legends, he was a natural leader, which is why he became Tarakudo's second-in-command. In his physical form, he demonstrates great leaping ability and is resilient enough to take a blast from the Dragon Talisman without being injured. He also possesses enough magical knowledge to disperse the onion spell that prevented Tarakudo from entering Section 13.

When the mask form of Ikazuki is empowered by the Rat Talisman, he gains the ability to communicate with the outside world. However, his mobility is severely limited and he is unable to summon his Samurai Khan unless he attaches himself to a mortal host. He's still resourceful enough to escape out of of Section 13 unnoticed by clinging on to people's clothes with his teeth. When attached to Finn's rear end, he was able to fight by making Finn walk on his hands and making use of all four of his limbs, gaining an edge over Jackie with this unusual fighting style.

Appearances

Season 4

• The Demon Behind
• Ninja Twilight

Quotes

• "Ikazuki LIVES! Bow before my mighty form and -- wait, where is my mighty form? Insolent humans. You shall pay for your trickery at the hands of my Shadowkhan! (attempts to summon Samurai Khan, but nothing happens) Ahem. At the hands of my Shadowkhan!" (still nothing happens) _{The Demon Behind}
• "I shall devour your brains!" _{The Demon Behind}
• "Your threats do not interest me, but he does. With my magnificent face atop your mighty form, we would be unstoppable." _{The Demon Behind}
• "Remove your hands from my face!" _{The Demon Behind}
• "Pipe down, wart! Indeed, Lord Tarakudo. I must seek a more... suitable host. (sees Tohru) It would seem my search is already over." _{The Demon Behind}
• "The giant will make a most suitable host." _{The Demon Behind}
• "Remove the wart from me and place my glorious face upon the giant's mighty form." _{The Demon Behind}
• "Fools! I shall claim a new mighty form and devour your --" (the Rat Talisman is removed from him, rendering him back to motionless) _{The Demon Behind}
• "Many thanks for our freedom Chan. Now it is time to surrender yours." _{Ninja Twilight}
• "Summon the Dark Ones." _{Ninja Twilight}
• "And our shadow armies are advancing as we speak, Master Tarakudo." _{Ninja Twilight}
• (witnesses Tarakudo getting the willies midsentence) "The forces of 'oohoohoohooh'?" _{Ninja Twilight}
• "It would seem humankind's last line of defense..." (initiating a victory speech to the imprisoned J-Team, which Tarakudo finishes) _{Ninja Twilight}

Trivia

• Ikazuki is the only named Oni General, as well as the only Oni to talk apart from Tarakudo.
• His name (雷, ikazuchi) means “thunder”.
• Ikazuki often refers to his body/prospective host as a "mighty form", and tends to threaten to devour people's brains.