A ritual demon from Hokuriku who visits homes during festivals to scare laziness out of adults and children alike.
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A mischievous demon known for goading people into bad behavior and stirring trouble with cunning lies and tricks.
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A ritual demon from Iwate Prefecture who disciplines misbehaving children and blesses households.
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Shuten-dōji is a fearsome oni from Mt. Ōe in Japanese folklore. Known for kidnapping noble women and indulging in sake and violence, he was ultimately slain by the hero Raikō. His tale remains one of the most enduring legends of demon lore in Japan.
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