Category:Yōkai

From Unofficial Handbook of the Virtue Universe

Yōkai (妖怪, literally demon, spirit, or monster?) are a class of preternatural creatures in Japanese folklore ranging from the evil oni (ogre) to the mischievous kitsune (fox) or snow woman Yuki-onna. Some possess part animal and part human features (e.g. Kappa and Tengu). Yōkai generally have a sort of spiritual or supernatural power. Yōkai that have the ability to shape-shift are called obake. The characters "妖怪" are borrowed from China, which has a similar folkloric tradition of yaoguai.