Yokai

Yokai are supernatural monsters and spirits often seen in Japanese stories and folklore. There are many types of yokai, and they can range from benevolent to malevolent. They are far less numerous than humans worldwide, but they are far more common in Owarisashi.
== Types of Yokai ==
=== Tengu ===
See Tengu for more information.
A Tengu is a yokai who resembles either a goblin or crow, depending on the source you hear it from. They are said, like most yokai, to have supernatural skills and have knowledge in martial arts. In the early days, they were viewed as violent and dangerous. Now they are viewed as a more peaceful species.
==== Examples ====
Ryoko Kurou
=== Kitsune ===
See Kitsune for more information.
Kitsunes are a yokai that are/resemble foxes (depending on the source.) They are said to be intelligent and tricksters, and can possess people like some yokai. Some are viewed as humourous tricksters, some are viewed as dangerous, and the occasional kitsune is shown as a, well, kitsune who turned into a woman and married a human man.
==== Examples ====
Kaede Azuma
Yoshio Makai (debatable)
=== Inugami ===
See Inugami for more information.
An Inugami is a dog-like yokai that are sometimes shown to be similar to werewolves. Some are said to be masters of black magic. Some are said to be murderers and kidnappers, while others are said to be protectors of households/humanity. The former likely came from the tradition that they are evoked through a cruel ritual which involves burying a pet dog to its head and leaving food and water close to them as they slowly die. 
==== Examples ====
Inukashi Shibata
=== Nekomata ===
See Nekomata for more information.
A Nekomata is a cat yokai which are either said to be beasts living in the mountains or old domestic cats that have transformed. The former type is often shown to be an evil yokai who transforms into a human and kill them, sometimes eating them later. The latter is said to have two tails and to act devilish, causing paranormal events in the place they reside in.
==== Examples ====
Chiko Nakahara
=== Okami ===
See Okami for more information.
Okami are wolf yokai, who either prey on humans or protect them depending on their personality.
==== Examples ====
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=== Jorogumo ===
See Jorogumo for more information.
A Jorogumo is a spider yokai that can change its appearance into a lovely woman. They are said to entice men (or women/people of other genders, it is the 2000s y'all) into a quiet shack and play a Biwa. While the person was distracted the Jorogumo would bind them in spider silk to eat them later.
==== Examples ====
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=== Oni ===
See Oni for more information.
Oni are a yokai that resemble demons, ogres, and/or trolls. There are many depictions of them but sharp claws, coloured skin (red, blue, ect.), wild hair, and/or horns are often shown in them. They are generally shown as evil and barbaric, although this can differ depending. 
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