Yōkai

Yōkai (jap.: 妖怪) are spirits, demons or monsters with animal features from japanese folklore. They often can shapeshift and their moral alignment often differs a lot. Like humans, Yōkai can be malevolent or benevolent.
== Other names ==
* Ayakashi (jap.: あやかし)
* Mononoke (jap.: 物の怪)
* Mamono (jap.: 魔物)
Shapeshifters:
* Bakemono (jap.: 化物)
* Obake (jap.: お化け) 
See also: Spectre, Ghosts, Kappa, Tengu;
Category:Japanese mythology
Category:Asia