Anime illustration of armored kitsune warriors with spears standing guard at a Japanese temple gate adorned with cherry blossoms and lanterns.

A detailed anime-style illustration of the royal guards known as the “Foxfire Sentinels.” These are humanoid kitsune warriors with fox ears and a single fluffy tail, dressed in ceremonial armor of crimson and white with black lacquered plates. Their armor is lighter than the elite wardens, designed for patrol and presence rather than heavy combat, decorated with foxfire emblems and tassels. Each carries a naginata or long spear tipped with glowing foxfire, and they wear half-masks shaped like fox spirits. They stand at the palace gates lined with lanterns and cherry blossoms, their posture disciplined but approachable, radiating loyalty, vigilance, and devotion to the Kitsune Princess. The atmosphere glows faintly with small sparks of foxfire drifting in the air, marking their divine connection. See more