Considered one of the most distinctive oni in Japanese folklore, Shuten-dōji is described as more than 50 feet tall with a red body, five-horned head, and 15 eyes. There’s no need to fear this ...

These entities can all be categorized as oni — supernatural figures that appear across Japanese literature, folklore, art and religion, frequently taking the form of ogres or demons. “[They] are ...

Demon Slayer: 9 Characters Inspired By Japanese Mythology Demon Slayer's concepts and characters have drawn huge inspiration from Shinto religion and Japanese folklore. Here are the best examples.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, a Japanese manga series first published in 2016, has quickly become one of the most successful media franchises to date. The story follows teenage Tanjiro Kamado ...

Now, in the age of coronavirus, a 19th century "anti-plague demon" from Japanese folklore has been reborn as a mascot in the fight against the novel ...

Image Courtesy: Inuyasha- Official Website Inuyasha introduces viewers to a world where demons, humans, and half-demons coexist, drawing heavily from Japanese mythology.

From Mononoke to Saint Seiya, these are the best anime series that borrow heavily from mythology from Japan and around the world.

While Koyoharu Gotouge's Demon Slayer is not a true story, it has taken inspiration from several historical elements that are etched into the history and folklore of Japan. Many such inspirations ...

How Tohoku’s history fed Japan’s folklore. The tales from Tohoku aren’t pure fantasy; many are shaped by the region’s difficult history of natural disasters, famines, and geographic isolation.

The Demon Slayer franchise revolves around the story of Tanjirō Kamado, a youth in 1910s Japan. One day he comes home to find his family slaughtered by demons.

In Japanese folklore, onibi (demon fire) describes a will-o'-the-wisp type of yokai, shaped like a small, floating ball of light, that is believed to lead travellers in mountains and forests astray.