In ancient Japan, that uncanny "something" was thought to be "yokai," ghouls and hobgoblins lurking in dark and hidden places. In this bright age of digital technology, we now have a "Dr. Yokai ...

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 ...

Dandadan merges Japanese mythology with urban legends in a fresh way, blurring the lines between spirits, aliens, and yokai. Turbo Granny is inspired by Japan's cryptid lore and possesses ...

Dandadan is a brilliant manga centered on the war between yokai/spirits and space aliens, with humanity trapped right in the middle of their conflict. As creative as series’ author Yukinobu ...

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 ...

The Slit-Mouthed Woman is often dubbed as the most powerful Yokai in Japan, and here’s all you need to know about her. This part of Dandadan hasn’t been adapted to anime yet, so spoiler alert.

Dubai, UAE , Jan. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Bakeneko team is targeting the Brazilian market with a focused marketing ...

The ‘Yokai Hikimaku’ kabuki curtain ... Since then the writer has popularized Japanese literature at an unprecedented scale. While Murakami certainly heightened international awareness ...

In this episode of YOKAI: Exploring Hidden Japanese Folklore, we journey to the Shima Peninsula of Mie Prefecture, where legend tells of the Tomokazuki. When shell divers descended into the ocean ...