In modern Japanese folklore since the mid-2000s, the Ningen (ニンゲン) is an aquatic humanoid whale-like and mermaid-like creature supposedly inhabiting the subantarctic oceans. It was invented by Japanese internet users.

宁根 [註 1] （日语： 南極のニンゲン ）又称Ningen，是由日本网友在2ch超自然板块上创造出的神秘生物 都市传说。 [1] 栖息于南极的海中生物叫做宁根，北极的则叫做喜多嘎塔 [2] [3] 。

2024年10月23日 · In Japanese folklore, the Ningen represents a blend of myth and reality, embodying the fears and wonders associated with the unknown depths of the sea. By exploring the lore surrounding the Ningen, we can gain insights into cultural myths and the human psyche, revealing the significance of folklore in shaping societal beliefs and fears. II.

传说在南极的深海中，居住了一种身高达 30 米的神秘生物「Ningen」，它有着人类的五官和四肢，就连日本的新闻都曾经报道它的存在。 「Ningen」源自于日文的「人?（ニンゲン）」，直译为人类。

2025年3月21日 · The Ningen is a creature so strange, so elusive and so deeply mysterious that images of the alleged beings vary immensely. This bizarre, humanoid figure supposedly inhabits Antarctic waters, and over the past few years, reports have surfaced claiming its existence. ... the story of the Ningen spread like wildfire, making the cryptid a modern ...

2024年9月20日 · One of the most intriguing cryptids is the Ningen, a mysterious humanoid entity said to inhabit the icy waters of the Antarctic. This article aims to explore the origins, characteristics, sightings, scientific investigations, cultural impact, and the challenges of studying cryptids like the Ningen.

The story of Ningen began in 2007 when an anonymous user on 2Channel shared an account of a Japanese whale research ship encountering a mysterious creature near Antarctica. The tale described a massive, humanoid sea being with pale skin and eerie, human-like features.

The ningen, a giant, sub-Antarctic aquatic humanoid, is a mythical creature created by Japanese Internet users in the mid:2000s. Since its inception it has crossed over into international Internet contexts and has been embellished and inflected in various ways.

In the icy waters of the Antarctic, a mysterious creature has captured the imagination of many. Known as the Ningen, this mystifying aquatic humanoid has become part of Antarctic folklore and continues to spark debates and discussions about its possible existence.

2020年4月4日 · ABSTRACT: The ningen, a giant, sub-Antarctic aquatic humanoid, is a mythical creature created by Japanese Internet users in the mid-2000s. Since its inception it has crossed over into...