Okarun inherits Turbo Granny's powers in Episode #2 of Dan Da Dan, giving him a boost in strength and speed, but also coming ...

Saint Saturn, in particular, was revealed to be the Yokai named Gyuki. The Gyuki is a popular Yokai from Japanese folklore, and it is said to hold many intriguing powers. In particular, the Gyuki is ...

I was just at AnimeNYC, and as usual, after my yokai panel I had people curious about their favorite series, asking “Is this a real yokai?” I get that question all the time and the answer is ...

A lively excursion into Japanese folklore and its ever-expanding influence on global popular culture through the concept of yokai. Drawing on years of research in Japan, Michael Dylan Foster unpacks ...

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 ...

FUKUSAKI, Hyogo Prefecture--In the hometown of famed folklorist Kunio Yanagita, a female spirit with a monstrous secret has joined the “yokai” ghouls and hobgoblins that await tourists brave ...

Significantly expanded and updated—a lively excursion into Japanese folklore and its increasing influence within global popular culture. Monsters, spirits, fantastic beings, and supernatural creatures ...

More interesting is the new concept trailer released for the next phase of the Yokai Watch franchise, although curiously the new title is dropping the Yokai Watch name altogether. It’s called ...

LAHORE: An exhibition of Japanese artworks titled Yokai Parade: Supernatural Monsters from Japan opened at Alhamra Art Centre, The Mall, on Tuesday. The event was organised by The Japan Foundation ...

Publisher FINE and developer Shadow Glove has announced Yokai Landlord: Monster Mystery!, a Werewolf game-style social deduction adventure game for PC (Steam). It will launch in 2025 with English, ...

A cruel, popular yokai bound to a nearby tunnel, Turbo Granny possesses extreme speed as well as an insatiable hunger for private parts. What would otherwise be quite an inconvenience for Dan Da Dan's ...