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When asked about the basis behind Raikou's design, [[Muneo Saitō]] described the process to be difficult, as "Raikou took many twists and turns; there was even a blue thunder version with a drum on its back", but it eventually fell into a tiger-like design.<ref>https://archive.vn/WfQab</ref><ref>https://archive.vn/xccqr</ref> | When asked about the basis behind Raikou's design, [[Muneo Saitō]] described the process to be difficult, as "Raikou took many twists and turns; there was even a blue thunder version with a drum on its back", but it eventually fell into a {{wp|tiger}}-like design.<ref>https://archive.vn/WfQab</ref><ref>https://archive.vn/xccqr</ref> | ||
Its long upper fangs bear a resemblance to those of {{wp|smilodon}}, commonly known as the saber-toothed tiger. | |||
Raikou may have also been inspired by thunder and lightning gods of most cultures surrounding the world, mostly the 雷獣 ''{{wp|raijū}}'' (lit. thunder beast), a thunder demon of Japanese lore and is said to be Raijin's companion. It is said to be a creature that could take the form of various animals. | Raikou may have also been inspired by thunder and lightning gods of most cultures surrounding the world, mostly the 雷獣 ''{{wp|raijū}}'' (lit. thunder beast), a thunder demon of Japanese lore and is said to be Raijin's companion. It is said to be a creature that could take the form of various animals. | ||