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Aku Doge, the first example of an Aku enemy

For other uses, see Akuma.

Aku Enemies (悪魔 Akuma, Devils or Demons), also known as just the Aku, are a type of Enemy Unit introduced in the Empress' Research stages and Uncanny Legends. They are the second blue enemy type in the game, though they are a darker shade of blue than Aliens, with black accents. Most Aku carry at least one of two exclusive abilities: Shields are a Barrier-like defense that absorbs cumulative damage which regenerates each time their bearer receives a damage-based knockback, and Aftermath gives its user a chance to produce a Surge Attack when killed.

Like Angels, all Aku lack the Floating trait.

Trivia[]

  • Aku (悪) is a Japanese word meaning "evil" or "wickedness".
  • In all the main versions of the game except the English Version, the Aku trait's name directly translates to "Devil" or "Demon".
  • There is an inconsistency with the pluralization of Aku. In unit descriptions it's just Aku, but on Aku Researcher's sign it's Akus.
  • Aku have their own writing system, which consists of Japanese words written in pixelated upside-down katakana. This text is not translated between languages.
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    "Cat Queen opens the door to the Devil World."

  • Thaumaturge Cat's staff seems to bear the "evil eye" associated with Aku, though it may just be a reference to Magical Circle Guru Guru, as it predates Aku enemies.
  • This type may have been inspired by the Death enemies in Yuru-i GeGeGe no Kitarou: Youkai Dotabata Daisensou, which also looked demonic and had a barrier-like ability that blocked off damage.
    • Aku enemies' designs could've also been based off of Zombie Cat's Evolved Form, Devil Cat.
  • Most Aku have yellow eyes; those with none or black eyes tend to be peons or Wicked Cats.
  • Many Aku enemies have descriptions pertaining how they came to be after making a devilish deal.
  • The first Aku enemy is technically Dark Emperor Santa, who was retroactively given the trait in version 11.3.
    • As such, Dark Emperor Santa is the only Aku enemy whose body is not mainly that of a dark blue color.
  • Despite being introduced later than the Relic trait, Aku is listed before Relic in the Upgrade Menu.

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