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 ...

According to folklore, the Suzaku-mon gate of the old capital of Heiankyo was haunted by an “oni” demon ... “Like samurai and ninja, the Japanese word yokai is widely accepted around ...

In this episode of YOKAI: Exploring Japanese Folklore, we track down the legend of the ferocious Ushioni, a Yokai with the hulking body of a bull and an ogre-like face. In certain regions of Ehime ...

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 ...

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

Ushiwaka is a young noble traveling the lands of Edo Japan where dangerous Yokai roam the land and meddle with the humans. On his way he is attacked by a pack of wild Yokai only to be saved by a ...

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.