Akashita (赤 (あか) 舌 (した), lit. "red tongue") is a Japanese yōkai that appears in yōkai emaki in the Edo Period, among other places. They are depicted as a beast with clawed hands and a very hairy face covered with dark clouds, but its full body appearance is unknown.

Appearance: Aka shita are mysterious spirits which take the form of dark clouds with sharp claws, and hairy, bestial faces. Their most prominent feature and namesake is the long, bright red tongue that lolls from their mouths. Only the shape of their …

2024年12月16日 · Akashita is a fascinating yokai that appears in the classic Japanese yokai compendium Gazu Hyakki Yagyo by Toriyama Sekien. With its mysterious appearance and unique characteristics, Akashita continues to intrigue yokai enthusiasts around the world.

1997年3月3日 · It has a hairy face and clawed hands, and a red tongue hangs from its open mouth. The akashita is mentioned in the Gazu Hyakki Yakō.

Akashita (赤 (あか) 舌 (した), lit. "red tongue") is a Japanese yōkai that appears in yōkai emaki in the Edo Period, among other places. They are depicted as a beast with clawed hands and a very hairy face covered with dark clouds, but its full body appearance is …

Akashita (bouche rouge) est un esprit mystérieux qui prend la forme d'un nuage sombre avec des griffes acérées et un visage bestial velu.

2008年4月28日 · The Akashita is a creature with clawed hands, a hairy face and a huge lolling tongue, with most of its body hidden in a black cloud over a floodgate.

Akashita: Information Romanized: Akashita: Kanji: 赤舌 Kana: あかした Meaning: red tongue: Other names: Akakuchi Type: Unknown Book(s) Gazu Hyakki Yagyō ...

2019年5月21日 · The Akashita (赤舌 – Red Tongue) is a type of Yōkai depicted in the Gazu Hyakki Yagyō and Hyakkai Zukan. Sekien shows the creature to be appearing from a cloud, hovering over the top of a sluice gate.

Akashita (red mouth) is a mysterious spirit that takes the form of a dark cloud with sharp claws and a hairy bestial face. Its most important characteristic and namesake is its long tongue and bright red mouth.