Transformed into oni, they become the ogreish and brutal servants of Great Lord Enma, ruler of hell. Wielding great iron clubs, they crush and destroy humans solely for enjoyment. An oni’s …

An oni (鬼 おに) (/ ˈoʊniː / OH-nee) is a kind of yōkai, demon, orc, ogre, or troll in Japanese folklore. They are believed to live in caves or deep in the mountains or in the hell. [2] .

Oni (鬼, Oni) are a kind of yōkai from Japanese folklore, variously translated as demons, devils, ogres or trolls. They are popular characters in Japanese art, literature and theatre. Oni are one …

Yōkai are typically described as having spiritual or supernatural abilities, with shapeshifting being the most common trait associated with them. Yōkai that shapeshift are known as bakemono ( …

Welcome to Yokai.com, the illustrated database of Japanese folklore. This is an illustrated encyclopedia featuring ghosts, monsters, and legendary figures from Japan. All of the entries …

Oni are a demonic variety of yōkai that haunt Japanese folklore. Written using the kanji '鬼', which means 'ghost' or 'devil', the name is believed — according to the 10th century dictionary, 和名 …

2020年8月24日 · 「幽霊 ゆうれい」就是中文所說的鬼或俗稱的阿飄、好兄弟，而「鬼 おに」則是桃太郎故事中打鬼的那個鬼。 「妖怪 ようかい」跟中文差不多，就是超乎人類認知的一種可 …

[youkai] (strange creatures) is like a "main word" meaning "extraordinary beings with mysterious powers who cause strange and unusual phenomena beyond human understanding" like all …

2023年3月16日 · Made to torture others as well as to punish the wicked souls from which they are born, the oni are the worst fate that can befall a sinner. The name oni literally translates as …

2025年2月15日 · Discover the fascinating world of Oni, Japan’s iconic demons. Explore their origins, cultural significance, and role in folklore and Buddhist tradition in this comprehensive …