Kidōshū

The Kidōshū (鬼道衆, Kido Squad) is a society of yōkai-hunting humans.
==Etymology==
The name's kanji means literally demon (鬼) path (道) group (衆) and can be roughly translated to the Way of Demon Society.
Additionally, Kidō is an ancient term which refers to various actions associating with gods or spiritual matters including shamanism or religious performances within politics, or more commonly referring to magic and curses.
==Overview==
The Kidōshū are a centuries old society of yōkai-hunting humans, their primary focus being the hunting of merfolks.
The leaders of the Kidōshū eat merfolk flesh in order to gain immortality, and their minions hold their fresh with the spiritual powers delivered by their leader.
Traditional outfits of the members is akin to that of Yamabushi.
In the 2023 film The Birth of Kitarō: Mystery of GeGeGe, Ura-Kidōshū (裏鬼道衆, Back / Hidden Kido Squad), the exiled members of the society due to usages of forbidden techniques appeared as one of major antagonists where they resided in Nagura Village to support the Ryūga Family. 
==Members==
*Oni-Miko (leader in manga, kidnapped females can be turned into Oni-Miko temporary such as the case of Yumeko Tendō.)
*Yaobikuni (leader in the 1985 anime)
*Jōnsai
*Kaede Hiramoto (Live-Action Film Series)
*Rei Isurugi
*Saya
==Former Members==
* Genji Osada (current leader of the Ura-Kidōshū)
** His minions in Nagura Village
==Powers and Abilities==
Kidō
Sorcery
Enhanced physical capabilities
Longevity
Expert Staffmanship
==Equipments==
Talisman
Rokushakubō
==References==
==Navigation==
Category:Factions
Category:Humans
Category:Former humans
Category:Antagonist (1985)
Category:Antagonists