Browse 5 creatures in the Oni category.
A ritual demon from Hokuriku who visits homes during festivals to scare laziness out of adults and children alike.
928
A mischievous demon known for goading people into bad behavior and stirring trouble with cunning lies and tricks.
1240
A ritual demon from Iwate Prefecture who disciplines misbehaving children and blesses households.
927
Shuten-dōji is a fearsome oni from Mt. Ōe in Japanese folklore. Known for kidnapping noble women and indulging in sake a...
1217
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