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Ainu
Sea Monster
Akkorokamui
Ainu

Akkorokamui

Akkorokamui, the colossal octopus deity from Ainu folklore, symbolizes both creation and destruction. Known to heal or harm, it’s...

Healing TouchWater Control
Sun HarmTidal Vulnerability
Japan
Spectral Beast
Bake-kujira
Japan

Bake-kujira

Bake-kujira, the ghostly whale of Japanese legend, appears as a skeletal specter gliding near fishing villages. Seen as an...

Disease ManipulationFear Inducement
ExorcismHoly Water
Asia
Earth Beast
Jinshin Mushi - Earthquake worm
Japan

Jinshin Mushi

Jinshin Mushi is a Japanese earthquake-causing worm that lives underground and brings tremors when disturbed.

Earth ManipulationEarthquake Generation
Fire VulnerableSun Harm
Asia
Object Spirit
Kasa-Obska - Japannese folklore
Japan

Kasa-obake

Kasa-obake is a one-eyed, one-legged umbrella spirit in Japanese folklore, known for surprising and tricking people.

DisguiseSurprise Attack
Dry Land HarmSun Harm
Asia
Mythical fox
Kitsune - Japanese Mythology
Japan

Kitsune

Kitsune are legendary fox spirits in Japanese folklore known for their shapeshifting abilities and mystical powers.

Animal MorphingShapeshifting
Element SensitivitiesMagic Boundaries
Asia
Spectral Being
Japan

Yuki-Onna

Yuki-Onna is a legendary Japanese spirit who appears during snowy nights, embodying both beauty and the deadly cold of...

Death & NecromancyElement Control
Element SensitivitiesFire Vulnerable
Asia
Grotesque Humanoid
Japan

Oni

Oni are monstrous demons from Japanese folklore known for their immense strength, fearsome appearance, and connection to punishment and...

Fear InducementHealing & Life
Blessed WoodDaylight Bound
Asia
Haunting Spirit
Japan

Yurei

Yurei are spirits from Japanese folklore, often depicted as ghostly figures that haunt the living, embodying themes of vengeance,...

Death & NecromancyFear Inducement
Charm BlockedDivine Restrictions
Asia
Ghostly Apparition
Japan

Teke Teke

Teke Teke is a vengeful spirit from modern Japanese urban legends. It represents fears of modernization and industrial accidents,...

Illusions & PerceptionSpeed
Daylight BoundPhysical Exhaustion