Oda had to choose one furry.
And it was stussy.
Only it is the Japanese Year of the Rabbit
Japanese Year of the Rabbit
Be prepared for bunnies at New Year, as 2023 will be the Year of the Rabbit according to the 12-year cycle of zodiacal animals,
known in Japanese as eto.
Legendary Creatures
Perhaps Japan’s most famous usagi is the Hare of Inaba, whose story first appeared in the Kojiki, an eighth-century chronicle of legendary matters, and is still taught in schools today.
In this tale, a hare tricked sharks into lining up across the sea so that it could use them as a bridge to cross. However, just as it was nearing the shore, it mocked the sharks for being deceived and the last one ripped away its fur. It asked some passing
kami (deities)for advice on treating its pain, and they told it to wash in seawater and dry itself in the wind. This only increased its agonies, but the deities’ younger brother Ōkuninushi-no-kami told it to wash in fresh water and roll in bulrushes, which healed its pain.
Inaba is located near what is now the city of Tottori in Tottori Prefecture. The Hakuto Shrine in the city is dedicated to the legendary hare.
Another well-known rabbit in Japan is the bunny said to pound mochi rice cakes on
the moon, which is a variation on a story found in a number of Asian countries.
Usagi
Rabbits are known for having different characteristic. They can be soft, calm, elegant, alert, quick, skillful, kind, patient, and highly responsible. They can be reluctant to share their thoughts with others and have a tendency to escape reality, but they are always devoted to the people they are with. Moreover, male rabbits are known for their constant politeness and gentle smiles that give off the impression that they are trustworthy and sincere. When faced with challenging obstacles, they never give up and instead are relentless in their search for solutions. This indicates that they ultimately experience enviable success. On the other hand, female rabbits are personified as having a pure heart and a lovely and demure appearance.