Yokai Paradeさんのイラストまとめ

the monk Raigō died with such rage in his heart that he transformed into a monstrous rat called Tesso and summoned a rat army that devoured every precious object in a rival temple #FolkloreThursday #ayokaiaday #inktober

This little red blobby guy's name, Okka, is a babytalk version of obake. He's a bit of a mystery because there are no stories about him, but he's a regular participant in the yokai parade in scrolls and other artwork. #ayokaiaday #inktober

Also at school, Aka manto comes to the bathroom when there's no paper and asks "Do you want red paper or blue?" Say red and you're slashed to death, say blue and all your blood is sucked out and you're left dead and blue on the floor #folklorethursday art by @matthewmeyerart

The baku was made at the end of creation from leftover bits of other animals. It feeds on bad dreams and protects from evil spirits and bad yokai. If you have a nightmare repeat three times "Baku-san come eat my dream." But.... #folklorethursday #ayokaiaday by @lilita_yaya

today's yokai: Shīsā, from Okinawa, are similar to the Komainu or lion dog often found guarding Japanese shrines, but are smaller and more dog-like, and often found on rooftops #ayokaiaday #inktober https://t.co/A3bVWfCj4n https://t.co/IUtFZsQo4H

A bear that lives a very long time can transform into an onikuma demon bear. It's a lot like an ordinary bear - which is scary enough! - but it walks upright and grows large and strong enough to carry off horses and cows😱 #ayokaiaday #inktober

Tsukumogami are very old objects that have gained a spirit and become animate. It can happen to all kinds of things like tools, musical instruments, household goods, and kitchen implements like this rice cooker by our own @lilita_yaya #FolkloreThursday #yokai

First in our parade of 31 yokai for #inktober: Isogashi! Isogashi is Japanese for "busy," and when you're possessed by this yokai you're unable to relax and always need to be getting something done! #ayokaiaday

As a child, the samurai Minamoto no Yoshitsune was exiled to Mount Kurama after his father was assassinated. He learned swordsmanship from the tengu Sojobo and used his skills to avenge his father's death and become a famous warrior hero. #FolkloreThursday #yokai

Fishermen in Hokkaido once believed that when the sky turned red, it warned of the appearance of the giant red octopus Akkorokamui, which can swallow a ship in a single gulp. They carried scythes on board for defense #folklorethursday art by @matthewmeyerart