Name Meaning
Mekurabe (目競) means “eye contest” or “staring match,” referring to the eerie sensation of being watched by a mass of glaring skulls.
- Me (目) = Eye
- Kurabe (競) = Contest, rivalry
Origin
- Featured in classical Japanese stories involving Taira no Kiyomori.
- Linked to cursed spirits or manifestations of resentment from the dead.
Appearance
- A swarm of skulls, often seen rolling or floating in groups.
- The skulls may multiply endlessly or shift in shape.
- Eyes glow with malevolent energy or stare in silence.
Behavior & Myths
- Known for gathering and appearing en masse to haunt targets.
- Cannot be harmed by normal means—must be exorcised.
- Represent collective curses or the spirits of the wronged dead.
Symbolism
- Symbol of guilt, fear of retribution, or unburied souls.
- Serves as a warning of karmic justice.
- Often linked with haunted places or ancestral grudges.
