Category
Oni
5 creatures
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Akki
悪鬼
A fearsome and wicked oni that symbolizes evil, chaos, and karmic punishment in myth and lore.
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Amamehagi
アマメハギ
A ritual demon from Hokuriku who visits homes during festivals to scare laziness out of adults and children alike.
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Amanojaku
天邪鬼
A mischievous demon known for goading people into bad behavior and stirring trouble with cunning lies and tricks.
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Anmo
アンモ
A ritual demon from Iwate Prefecture who disciplines misbehaving children and blesses households.
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Shuten-dōji
酒呑童子
Shuten-dōji is a fearsome oni from Mt. Ōe in Japanese folklore. Known for kidnapping noble women and indulging in sake and violence, he was ultimately slain by the hero Raikō. His tale remains one of the most enduring legends of demon lore in Japan.