Apathetic · Carnivorous · Cunning and Clever · Dangerous and Menacing · Erratic and Unpredictable · Harmful · Yokai

Umi nyobo

This dangerous yokai inhabits the ocean. They also resembles the Ningyo but the Umi nyobo can also live on the land for a few days. They prey on humans but it was believed that they also show kindness to humans. They can look like a regular person but when you look closely, they have fishlike… Continue reading Umi nyobo

Cunning and Clever · Dangerous and Menacing · Demon · Devious and Deceptive · Erratic and Unpredictable · Yokai

Shikome

The ugly female oni or kijo from the land of the dead. They look like ugly women that wears layered colorful kimonos. They have big wild smile, they make their teeth colored black, they have pointed ears, saggy breasts, they have monstrous paws and claws and long hair. The Shikome loves putting on excessive make… Continue reading Shikome

Curse · Dangerous and Menacing · Demon · Devious and Deceptive · Erratic and Unpredictable · Yokai

Hannya

Hannya is an ancient Sanskrit word that means wisdom and virtue. This yokai was once a human woman was consumed with rage, resentment and jealousy that transformed into a demonic Oni. It was said that strong emotions like jealousy can turn a person into a demon. Popularly, Hannya masks are used in the Japanese Noh… Continue reading Hannya