Itto

The boisterous red oni leader who wields the Oni King's Kanabou and is allergic to soybeans.

Arataki Itto is a young oni from Inazuma and the leader of the fictional "Arataki Gang." Released as a playable character in version 2.3 in December 2021, he wields a massive spiked club known as the Oni King's Kanabou and possesses red oni horns on his forehead. His design draws inspiration from Japanese mythology's red oni, featuring red facial and body markings along with a sizable rope on his back inspired by kabuki theatre. Itto is frequently described by fellow Inazumans as a despicable, domineering hooligan with a strong competitive streak who loves gambling. He often invents arrogant nicknames for himself in the format "Arataki Itto." Notably, he suffers from an allergy to soybeans and their derivatives, such as tofu, a trait rooted in the Setsubun tradition of driving away evil spirits.

Quick Facts

Franchise

Genshin Impact

First game

Genshin Impact (2021)

Voice

EN: Max Mittelman
ZH: Liu Zhaokun
JA: Takanori Nishikawa
KO: Song Joon-seok

Species

Oni

Weapon

Claymore

Origin

Inazuma

Lore & Background

Arataki Itto serves as the only oni youth currently active in public life, establishing his position as a banchō for the Arataki Gang. His deputy is Kuki Shinobu, a former shrine maiden who helps him manage their affairs. During Inazuma's Vision Hunt Decree, Sara confiscated Itto's Vision on behalf of the Raiden Shogun; Itto issued multiple public declarations of revenge, all rejected by her, and continued to challenge her to duels even after the decree was abolished. In his story quest, "The Golden Soul," Itto discovers descendants of the Blue Oni clan committing robbery and kidnapping in Inazuma City. He publicly takes responsibility for their crimes while secretly investigating. After finding a descendant named Takuya, he follows him to a hideout, frees hostages, and persuades Takuya not to forget the pride of the oni or give up his life. Ultimately, both are arrested.

Reader's Guide

Arataki Itto is a five-star Geo character who wields a claymore. His Elemental Skill summons "Ushi," a small red bull and honorary member of the Arataki Gang, which he can throw at enemies. His Elemental Burst puts him into an empowered state known as "Raging Oni King" and transforms his weapon into the "Oni King's Kanabou." Itto possesses a high base critical hit rate, can taunt to draw enemy fire, and deals considerable damage while in his empowered state. Game Rant notes that his Burst shares similarities with Razor's playstyle: it disappears once he leaves the field, requiring players to activate all buffs beforehand. Yahoo News highlights that his normal attacks and skill build up stacks of bonuses without consuming stamina, making him less likely to be interrupted. Compared to other Geo characters, his playstyle is described as simpler and more straightforward.

Did You Know?

His English voice actor, Max Mittelman, also voices Ryuji Sakamoto in Persona 5, a similarity that initially worried fans but delighted players.
In his character artwork, the "Oni King's Kanabou" club resembles a chocolate-covered ice cream bar, leading to an internet meme and a real-world collaboration with the Chinese brand Suibian.
The Arataki Gang banner featuring Itto generated over US$17.43 million in its first week of release, though his individual revenue share was estimated at only about 8%.
A Malaysian restaurant offered free meals to customers who showed their Genshin Impact character screen proving they owned Arataki Itto.
His voice actor Takanori Nishikawa (T.M.Revolution) described Itto as a charismatic character who shoulders everything with strength but is delicate at heart.