Tokepi, also known as Tokebi, Dokebi, Dokkaebi or Tockepi, is the reoccurring supernatural spirit in Korean mythology. They often trick people into playing wrestling with them, or make fools out of greedy people. While they are mischievous, they are not murderous, and if a human treats them respectfully they may reward him or her.
Tokepi are traditionally portrayed in a manner similar to Japanese oni, with horns and loincloths.
"A demon said to dwell in the Korean Peninsula. They love to play pranks and are rumored to be quite fond of wrestling and other games. Dokkaebi live in sparsely populated areas, such as thick woods, graveyards, wastelands, and deserted houses. They generally carry a club."
—Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers 3DS Compendium
Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker[]
"A demon said to dwell in the Korean Peninsula. They love to play pranks and are rumored to be quite fond of wrestling and other games. They live in sparsely populated areas, such as thick woods, graveyards, wastelands, and deserted houses. They generally carry a club. Dokkaebi are known to reward humans who please them, and attack those who do not. Their true form are old tools such as poles and fire pokers; it is said that, if you tie this demon to a tree, it will change back into its original form the next morning."
—Devil Survivor 2 Compendium
Part of Special Fusions Vol. 2, Dokkaebi is a special fusion of Obariyon and Toubyou.
I'm Dokkaebi, a warrior demon! Human, let us work together, yeah!?
Awww...I thought we had a good thing going, human! Ah, well, see ya!
Gallery[]
Tockepi`s alternate coloring
Tokebi as it appears in Card Summoner
Trivia[]
Tokebi's hat has the Japanese character 鬼 on it. The character can translate to "ghost" or "demon."
The design of Tokebi resemble that of the Jeoseung Saja, the psychopomps of Korean mythology. Tokebi's black colored clothes in Devil Summoner reinforces their similarity with them.
