The Yokai Ubume was said to be a ghostly woman appearing at night, asking passersby to hold her child under threat of death. We examine how this terrifying figure came to be seen as a sympathetic one.

Japanese folklore has been a mainstay in anime for ages. Inuyasha, Natsume's Book of Friends, and Mushishi are some of the ...

Kyoto is dotted with areas associated with yokai legends. According to folklore, the Suzaku-mon gate of the old capital of Heiankyo was haunted by an “oni” demon, while a spider-like monster c ...

Check out the latest Tales of Seikyu trailer for a fresh look at this upcoming fantasy farming adventure game amidst Yokai legends. Tales of Seikyu is coming to PC (via Steam). A playtest for ...

I think it goes well with modern aesthetics, which perhaps explains its popularity. Q: Are yokai legends associated with plagues unique to Japanese culture? A: There are some examples also in the ...

Check out the latest Tales of Seikyu trailer for a fresh look at this upcoming fantasy farming adventure game amidst Yokai legends. Tales of Seikyu is coming to PC (via Steam). A playtest for ...

I was just at AnimeNYC, and as usual, after my yokai panel I had people curious about their favorite series, asking “Is this a real yokai?” I get that question all the time and the answer is ...

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A Werewolf game-style social deduction adventure where you play as the landlord of an apartment and try to uncover the Yokai hiding among your residents. Not just a mystery adventure, this is a ...

Dandadan episode 6 will be released on Thursday, October 7, 2024. Dandadan can be streamed on Netflix, Hulu, and of course, ...

In this episode of YOKAI: Exploring Hidden Japanese Folklore, we follow the cry of the Konakijiji, a Yokai that resembles an old man but with a voice like a weeping infant. It's said to lure ...