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The most powerful class of tengu, Daitengu are mighty mountain spirits and masters of magic and swordplay, each ruling o...
1526
Tsukumogami are household items that come to life after a hundred years, becoming sentient yokai, often mischievous or v...
1500
A colossal sea monster from Ainu lore, feared and revered as a divine octopus-like guardian of the ocean.
1475
A bakeneko with a split tail, known for dark magical powers, necromancy, and vengeance against cruel humans.
1447
A terrifying mask used in Noh theater representing a woman turned demon from jealousy and rage.
1428
Shikigami are summoned spirits from Japanese folklore, controlled by Onmyōji to carry out tasks such as protection, atta...
1424
Son Gokū is the Japanese interpretation of Sun Wukong, the monkey king from Journey to the West. Known for his strength...
1416
Kitsune are supernatural foxes from Japanese folklore, known for their intelligence, shape-shifting abilities, and magic...
1375
Akaname (垢嘗) is one of the more bizarre and unsettling yōkai from Japanese folklore.
1353
A condition in Japanese folklore where a person is believed to be possessed by a fox spirit, causing erratic behavior or...
1350
A serpentine water dragon from Japanese legend, said to dwell in rivers and attack those who pollute or approach its dom...
1328
Tōtetsu is the Japanese interpretation of the Taotie, a legendary Chinese beast known for its greed and monstrous appeti...
1322
Suzaku is the Vermilion Bird of the South, a fiery guardian from East Asian cosmology representing summer, fire, and the...
1319
A cat yokai in the form of a young girl, blending innocence with mysterious feline powers.
1302
Gashadokuro is a massive, night-wandering skeleton made from the bones of those who died without burial. It stalks the l...
1301
Umibōzu is a giant, shadowy spirit of the sea said to appear suddenly and capsize boats, terrifying sailors across Japan...
1299
Fast-moving weasel spirits with sickle-like claws, known for slashing travelers without warning or leaving blood.
1297
Tsuchinoko is a short, fat snake-like creature from Japanese folklore known for its elusive nature, ability to jump, and...
1294
Goryō are vengeful spirits of the dead, often aristocrats or nobles who died with deep resentment. Their wrath is believ...
1283
A chilling urban legend of a woman with a slit mouth who asks “Am I pretty?”—with deadly consequences depending on your...
1274
A strange yokai covered in countless blinking eyes. It guards sacred places and temples from intruders, silently watchin...
1268
A wise beast from Chinese mythology known as Bai Ze in Chinese, who appeared to the emperor to reveal the names and attr...
1266
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