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

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.

Yokai, also known as mononoke, and other spiritual beings: They are frightening when they suddenly appear, but can also be charming and rather cute. Why do they appear? What do they want?

Amongst all this bizarreness comes the Evil Eye, a distinctive and menacing Yokai. It was brought into the spotlight early on in the series as a formidable antagonist. Its identity is rooted in a ...

Please verify your email address. One Piece draws from Japanese mythology for characters like Kaido and Onimaru, reflecting yokai and Oni influences. Chinese mythology influences Devil Fruits like ...

Imaginary supernatural beings dating centuries back have various shapes, sizes, myths, and even behaviours, thanks to the creativity of Japanese artists.

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 ...