and he came up with the idea of drawing Japanese monsters during the Halloween season in October that year. “I learned there were many varieties of yokai, such as ‘hyosube’ and ‘nurarihyon ...

Yokai" who gives serious thought to these folklore creatures. He is Masanobu Kagawa, the chief curator at the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History, and the first Japanese to get his doctorate in ...

The gods, figures, creatures, characters, and meanings are all unique to those that westerners are used to. The books below were written for those with interest (but not expertise) in Japanese ...

Turbo Granny is inspired by Japan's cryptid lore and possesses characters, showcasing the unique origins of yokai in the series ... to name-dropping the Loch Ness Monster; Dandadan is no stranger ...

Looking forward to meeting a 'yokai' When reading Japanese picture books, you may encounter "yokai" monsters, also called "bakemono" or "obake." This book has three such monsters: Monmonbyakko ...

The Dandadan manga returns with new creatures having bizarre abilities, but what does it mean for Okarun and the others?

Monster Hunter Wilds’ release date is upon us, which means it’s time to rank the very best games from across Capcom’s beast-slaying series.

Hell Is Dark with No Flowers is a creepy mystery series involving yokai. The main character, Seiji, is a useless NEET who has powers.

Players will take on the role of Naomi Montgomery, a young woman who travels to the village of Kirisame Mura to meet with a music producer. However, Naomi will soon find herself facing sinister ...

The fox, or KITSUNE also holds an identity as a supernatural creature commonly depicted at shrines, known for its ability to masquerade as humans to deceive them, or to provide divine messages.

Wukong stands out for its brutal, mythological depth and fast-paced combat. If you want more games with similar themes and ...