Kakisuke is best known as Momotarou's faithful companion from the classic Japanese folktale "Peach Boy," though his role has taken a darker turn in modern interpretations. These days, he works in animal hell as a punisher, dealing out justice to people who abused animals during their lifetimes.
Interestingly, some later sources blur the lines between Kakisuke and the mischievous monkey from another well-known Japanese tale, "The Crab and the Monkey"—a connection fans often note when discussing his character across different folklore adaptations.
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