Momotarō and His Companions

The myth

The most famous moment of Momotarō's tale is the landing on the Island of Demons with his three companions. Each uses his gift: the pheasant flies over the gate and distracts the oni, the monkey climbs the wall and opens the door, and the dog bites the enemies' legs while Momotarō fights with his sword. The oni surrender, promise never again to raid the villages and hand over their stolen treasure, which the hero carries home to his old parents. The tale was set down in Edo-period picture books and taught to generations of Japanese children.

Why it has this power

A Rare level-6 Light Warrior with 2200 ATK and 1900 DEF, fusion only: Momotarō, the Peach Boy, plus any Beast. Each friend adds strength to the boy with 1200 attack. Light, Sun and Hammer are the hero's own, now multiplied by his companions' loyalty.

Did you know

The dog, the monkey and the pheasant, standing in for the rooster, match zodiac directions opposite the northeast, the direction oni were said to come from; it is a traditional explanation, not the only one.

Connections

• Born from the fusion of: Momotarō, the Peach Boy + Beast

Where to get it

• Born from the fusion of: Momotarō, the Peach Boy + Beast
• It never joins the collection: you summon it mid-duel, by fusion or ritual.

Sources

1. Japanese Fairy Tales (Project Gutenberg) — Yei Theodora Ozaki
2. Momotaro — Folk Legends, Kids Web Japan — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Web Japan)