Which Might and Magic universe are you referring to?

Kappa is the original name of the creature.

Who's arguing?

And please don't confuse Buddhism and India.

I'm not confusing them...

Buddhism also exists in Japan, which is why it might seem to you that Mizukami has an Indian appearance, but that's just your perception.

It's definitely not a perception. I'm familiar with Indian culture and can confidently state that Mizukami is a creature designed in an Indian style. As proof, I can say that the chain from the nose to the ear is only worn in India, not in Japan.