A legendary nine-tailed fox with immense magical power, associated with both divine protection and dangerous seduction.
1562
A beast made of lightning that falls from the sky during storms and sometimes curls up in sleeping people's bellies.
1317
Shinigami are death spirits in Japanese folklore. Often likened to the Grim Reaper, they lead humans toward death or appear at the moment of passing.
1265
The Japanese vampire, inspired by Western legends, known for drinking blood and blending superstition with modern horror.
1126
A colossal, venomous centipede known for battling dragons and threatening mountain paths and lakes.
1105
A three-legged crow sent by the sun goddess Amaterasu to guide the first emperor of Japan. It symbolizes divine guidance and is a national symbol of Japan.
1082
Seiryū is the Azure Dragon of the East, a guardian spirit in Japanese and Chinese cosmology representing spring, wood, and protection.
1075
Genbu is a revered guardian spirit in East Asian cosmology, represented as a black tortoise entwined with a snake. It symbolizes protection, endurance, and the direction of the north.
1030
Tree spirits from Japanese folklore that dwell in ancient or sacred trees. Disturbing a Kodama’s tree is said to bring terrible misfortune.
1030
One of the Four Symbols of Chinese and Japanese mythology, Byakko is the White Tiger of the West, representing metal, autumn, and protection.
1019
A vicious human-like monster whose head detaches from its body and flies through the night in search of prey.
1002
