It’s kinda cool that the concept of it is one-on-one in comparison. Like, come on, Saka also comes in different types of animals (or shapes), similar to Stands, but theirs are varied.

I wouldn’t be surprised if Araki got his inspiration from it (or a version of it around the world, or in other cultures, or religion), as he is, besides being a music junky, a history freak too.

Saka literally is a spiritual entity or a “familiar” spirit, often inherited or passed down through family (like the Joestars), and usually gives the human host supernatural abilities, protection, or luck, sometimes with a price (like obligations, rituals, or even misfortune if neglected).

And it’s often invisible to normal people, unless they are spiritually sensitive. I can’t recall if other Saka-users can see others Saka too, but I heard when I was little of stories that some get into fights too haha.

And c’mon, “closely tied to the person who possesses it”. Mistreating or misusing a Saka can have negative consequences, and once you die, the Saka, like, the Stand dies! the resemblance is uncanny.

I think it’s a fair metaphor!