This week, Javier Hanson explores manga and anime's fascination with demon hunting, tracing how foundational works like Gegege no Kitaro and Yu Yu Hakusho continue to influence the genre to this day. It's a fantastic read and we hope you enjoy it.
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8/8 is "河童の日" or "Kappa Day" here in Japan!
How many types kappa can you name?
There's a lot more on yokai.com/category/kappa/
8/8 is "河童の日" or "Kappa Day" here in Japan!
How many types kappa can you name?
There's a lot more on yokai.com/category/kappa/
Kappa musume--This creature shows up at villages and just tries to blend in. After all, it looks just like a cute Japanese girl looking for something to eat. It's actually a kappa in disguise. Unlike most kappas, this one just runs away if discovered.
yokai.com/kappamusume/
Kappa musume--This creature shows up at villages and just tries to blend in. After all, it looks just like a cute Japanese girl looking for something to eat. It's actually a kappa in disguise. Unlike most kappas, this one just runs away if discovered.
yokai.com/kappamusume/
Most likely the most famous Yokai there is. They infest the lakes, rivers, and ponds of Japan. It might look harmless, but even the lowest Yokai can kill when cornered or hungry.
Cover reveal of BLOOD OF THE KAMI coming soon!
Most likely the most famous Yokai there is. They infest the lakes, rivers, and ponds of Japan. It might look harmless, but even the lowest Yokai can kill when cornered or hungry.
Cover reveal of BLOOD OF THE KAMI coming soon!