Yokai – Discovering Japan’s Supernatural Creatures

Content : How many yokai could there be? Perhaps hundreds! The exact number remains unknown. Since the Edo period, they have been popularized in numerous prints. Discover in this book 10 of the most famous supernatural creatures in Japanese culture. Each creature (monster, demon, ghost) is presented and drawn. Some are frightening, while others are benevolent or humorous. Most of the creatures are then featured in adventures told in a traditional Japanese tale.
This book is divided into three chapters: the three great oni-yokai ; the two most popular yokai ; the five best-known yokai.
Nowadays, the yokai “boom” is still going strong, and continues to influence many manga, anime and video game characters. These references are indicated in the book.