Kabutomushi

Insect character with a fierce side

An insect character who interacts with Chiikawa and friends. Usually small and cute, but also has a fierce side. Interacts with Chiikawa and others in a cave while occasionally intimidating them.

Quotes

  • There are guys I want to become...... like this...... vibe...
  • Somehow get along!!
  • Nooo!!
  • Give it back!!
  • I'll mess you up!!

Trivia

  • In the Carddass drawn by Hachiware, Kabutomushi appeared as the rare character 'Kabuto King'.
  • While possessing a mochi-like body that smells like sweet tamagoyaki, it occasionally reveals its fierce true nature.
  • Labor Armor-san and others determined it as a friendly type, but it sometimes reverts to its original huge form and attacks.
  • Fans affectionately nickname it 'Chiikabu' and love it.
  • Has deep connections with Hachiware, Chiikawa, and others, displaying complex relationships in the work.
  • Possibly a mimic type, and sometimes eats insect monsters whole.

Alternate names

Kabutomushi Chiikabu Kabuto King

Tags

Chiikawa Kabutomushi Insect Character Fierce Cute Dark Fantasy Friend

Profile

Species
Insect

Appearance

Overall appearance
Has the appearance of a small rhinoceros beetle, smells like sweet tamagoyaki, and has a mochi-like body. Usually petite and attached to Chiikawa, but sometimes reveals its fierce true nature.
Height
Very small (smaller than Chiikawa)
Distinguishing features
  • Has horns
  • Mochi-like body
  • Smells like sweet tamagoyaki
Iconic items
  • Carddass Kira Card (Kabuto King)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Complex
Detailed personality
Outwardly small and cute, but possesses a fierce side as well. Sometimes becomes aggressive toward Hachiware or Labor Armor-san and others, or swallows fellow insect monsters whole. Also shows a hospitable side by befriending Chiikawa and friends in the cave and entertaining them.
Keywords
  • Fierce
  • Cute
  • Friendly
  • Dangerous
  • Mochi-like
  • Stubborn
Talents
  • Insect-like agility
  • Intimidation ability
  • Camouflage
Skills
  • Hospitality
  • Combat ability
  • Shape-shifting (mimicry)
Motivation
Protect oneself while cherishing relationships with companions. Becoming fierce at times is an instinctive defensive reaction.
Habits
Emits a sweet smell. Sometimes suddenly becomes aggressive.
Favorite foods
Tamagoyaki (sweet smell), Insect-based foods
Favorite places
Cave, In nature

History

Backstory
Originally a rare character from Chiikawa Carddass, beloved as 'Kabuto King.' Later reappeared in a form trapped in a cave, where it interacts with Chiikawa and friends. Despite its small body, it can transform into its original huge and fierce form, demonstrating power in the cave. It sometimes displays ferocity by eating insect-type monsters whole, but also shows a hospitable side toward companions.
Debut date
February 12, 2021
Work title
Chiikawa: Something Small and Cute
Media type
Manga

Carddass Appearance

Significant event
Carddass Appearance
Description
Appeared as the rare Kira Card 'Kabuto King' drawn by Hachiware.

Reappearance Trapped in Cave

Significant event
Reappearance Trapped in Cave
Description
Reappeared as a creature trapped inside a cave, with scenes depicted of it becoming attached to Chiikawa.

Revelation of Fierce True Nature

Significant event
Revelation of Fierce True Nature
Description
Attacks Hachiware and other characters, among other things, revealing its fierce side.

Determined as Friendly Type

Significant event
Determined as Friendly Type
Description
Labor Armor-san and others judge it as a friendly type and provide hospitality, but immediately after, there are scenes where it reverts to its original huge and fierce form and attacks again.

Relationships

Chiikawa

Friend

There is a scene in the cave where they become friends and it becomes attached to Chiikawa.

Hachiware

Rival

There are conflicts such as Hachiware nearly being eaten, but they coexist.

Labor Armor-san

Recognized as a friendly type and temporarily receives hospitality.

Media appearances

Chiikawa

Manga / Supporting

Serializing since January 2020

Chiikawa

Anime / Supporting

TV anime airing since April 4, 2022

Voice cast and creators

Shiori Muto

Voice actor
Shiori Muto
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version (small)

Kentarō Tōne

Voice actor
Kentarō Tōne
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version (large)

Nagano

Creator name
Nagano
Role
Original author

Related goods

Kabutomushi Plush

Item name
Kabutomushi Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Chiikawa Carddass 'Kabuto King'

Item name
Chiikawa Carddass 'Kabuto King'
Category
Stationery
Availability
Limited