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A mysterious yokai whose neck can stretch to extreme lengths at night, often terrifying people while they sleep.
762
Sōjōbō is the daitengu of Mount Kurama, regarded as the king of all tengu. He is known for his martial prowess, deep wis...
762
Sunakake-baba is a sand-throwing hag yokai who blinds travelers by casting sand into their eyes at night.
760
A trembling spirit known to instill an intense sensation of fear or chills, especially when people enter haunted or curs...
754
A child-like spirit who lives in traditional Japanese homes and brings fortune to families who treat it kindly.
754
A legendary night procession of a hundred demons and spirits. Anyone witnessing it without protection would meet a dread...
753
Son Gokū is the Japanese interpretation of Sun Wukong, the monkey king from Journey to the West. Known for his strength...
747
Shachihoko is a tiger-headed fish from Japanese mythology, commonly used in architecture as a rooftop ornament to preven...
746
A powerful dog spirit from Japanese folklore, created through dark rituals and used to carry out curses and vengeance.
745
A beautiful yet deadly yokai with barbed, prehensile hair used to ensnare and kill unsuspecting men.
744
A fish person or mermaid in Japanese folklore, said to grant longevity if eaten, but also brings misfortune.
741
A supernatural cat yokai known for its ability to shape-shift, speak human languages, and curse households. Bakeneko are...
737
Kesaran-pasaran is a tiny white fluffball spirit said to float through the air and bring good fortune to those who captu...
733
A shark-man yokai who once served the Dragon King of the Sea, known for crying jewel-like tears of blood and showing com...
729
Shōki, also known as Zhong Kui, is a legendary demon-queller adopted into Japanese folklore. He is revered as a protecti...
728
The shadow of a mysterious woman that appears on the paper doors of haunted houses.
725
Gyūki, also known as Ushi-oni, is a fearsome ox-headed demon from western Japan, often depicted with a spider-like or mo...
723
A pig-faced spirit based on Zhu Bajie from Journey to the West—lazy, lustful, yet ultimately loyal and good-hearted.
717
A woman cursed with a second, ravenous mouth on the back of her head, hidden beneath her hair and demanding constant fee...
717
Known for its dramatic appearances and symbolic role as a punisher of greed and corruption.
715
Mujina are shapeshifting badgers known in Japanese folklore for their ability to transform into human forms, especially...
713
An invisible spirit from Japanese folklore known to follow travelers at night, making eerie footstep sounds. Though unse...
712
A fearsome and chaotic goddess mentioned in the Kujiki, said to be the ancestor of many rebellious spirits.
711
A spirit bound to a specific location, often appearing where they died in trauma or with unfinished business.
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