THE YOKAI FILES

POP CULTURE

Where Ancient Japanese Folklore Meets Modern Anime, Manga & Games

Realistic AI art of a fearsome Japanese Oni demon — the supernatural creature behind Demon Slayer's villain design

Demon Slayer and the Real Japanese Folklore Behind It

Realistic AI art of a Japanese cursed spirit yokai — the supernatural entities that inspired Jujutsu Kaisen

Jujutsu Kaisen and Japanese Curse Lore

Realistic AI art of a Japanese Kitsune nine-tailed fox — the mythological creature behind Naruto's Nine-Tailed Beast

The Real Mythology Behind Naruto

Realistic AI art of a Japanese forest spirit — the nature deities that inspired Princess Mononoke

Princess Mononoke Spirits Explained

Realistic AI art of a Japanese Bakeneko cat demon — the supernatural cat spirit that inspired Yokai Watch's Jibanyan

Yokai Watch

Mizuki Shigeru Road yokai gathering

Mizuki Shigeru Road