but vampires are closer in essence to Japanese yokai because they are from East European folklore. Yokai change their forms in line with the times. During the Heian Period (794-1185), "oni" demons ...

A Netflix series created by Japan's Tsutsumi Daisuke has won two Annie Awards, regarded as the Oscars of the animation world. ONI: Thunder God's Tale was honored with Best TV/Media ― Limited ...

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 ...

Long before the supernatural mermaid-like “yokai” shot to fame, however, a U.S.-born illustrator living here started introducing Japanese ghouls and hobgoblins to the world while providing ...

or spirits from Japanese mythology, known as Yokai. The first Elder to arrive on Egghead Island and reveal their intimidating ...

A quest to save your father whisks you away to the doorstep of Sankiya Inn, the most famous ryokan in the yokai world. There, you broker a deal with the handsome oni owner to work in exchange for ...

In the supernatural iteration of Japan's Warring States Period in Nioh 2, players take on the role of a Shiftling named Hide as they journey around the country while fighting mystical Yokai.