Shirou TANBABASHI

Shirou Tanbabashi is a young boy who lives in the countryside with his parents. He has black hair and antenna-like hair that sticks up from his head. He speaks in a Kansai dialect. Shirou is a kind and gentle boy who loves animals. He is also very curious and adventurous. One day, Shirou is exploring the forest near his house when he comes across a strange creature. The creature is a small, white fox with red markings. Shirou is surprised to see the fox, but he is also drawn to it. The fox seems to be just as curious about Shirou as he is about it. The two of them spend the day playing together. Shirou names the fox Inari, and they quickly become best friends. Inari is a magical fox who can grant Shirou's wishes. Shirou uses his wishes to help others, and he soon becomes known throughout the countryside as a kind and generous boy.