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A pig-faced spirit based on Zhu Bajie from Journey to the West—lazy, lustful, yet ultimately loyal and good-hearted.
1127
A child-like spirit who lives in traditional Japanese homes and brings fortune to families who treat it kindly.
1119
Shōki, also known as Zhong Kui, is a legendary demon-queller adopted into Japanese folklore. He is revered as a protecti...
1116
A clever fox yokai known for disguising itself as a Buddhist priest to deceive humans.
1113
Toire-no-Hanakosan is the ghost of a schoolgirl said to haunt the third stall of school restrooms, featured in one of Ja...
1113
A trembling spirit known to instill an intense sensation of fear or chills, especially when people enter haunted or curs...
1109
Known for its dramatic appearances and symbolic role as a punisher of greed and corruption.
1105
Gyūki, also known as Ushi-oni, is a fearsome ox-headed demon from western Japan, often depicted with a spider-like or mo...
1104
A spirit bound to a specific location, often appearing where they died in trauma or with unfinished business.
1101
Tiny forest people from Ainu folklore who lived under butterbur leaves and disappeared after being betrayed by humans.
1099
A legendary nine-tailed fox spirit who disguised herself as a courtesan. She caused disasters in the imperial court and...
1099
A beautiful woman who transforms into a deadly spider to lure and consume unsuspecting victims, often appearing near wat...
1098
A mysterious yokai that sneaks into homes during busy times, acting like the master of the house and sipping tea uninvit...
1095
Ubume is the spirit of a woman who died during childbirth, often depicted trying to protect her baby or wandering near t...
1092
A beloved tale of a magical tanuki who disguises itself as a teakettle to help a kind man prosper.
1091
A supernatural cat yokai known for its ability to shape-shift, speak human languages, and curse households. Bakeneko are...
1087
A powerful dog spirit from Japanese folklore, created through dark rituals and used to carry out curses and vengeance.
1081
A shark-man yokai who once served the Dragon King of the Sea, known for crying jewel-like tears of blood and showing com...
1079
Akabeko is more benevolent and symbolic, associated with good luck, resilience, and protection from illness.
1071
A mischievous demon known for goading people into bad behavior and stirring trouble with cunning lies and tricks.
1071
The shadow of a mysterious woman that appears on the paper doors of haunted houses.
1063
Sunakake-baba is a sand-throwing hag yokai who blinds travelers by casting sand into their eyes at night.
1061
Sōjōbō is the daitengu of Mount Kurama, regarded as the king of all tengu. He is known for his martial prowess, deep wis...
1059
Shiryō are the spirits of the dead that linger in the world of the living, sometimes appearing due to sorrow, anger, or...
1055
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