Animal Spirit: Discover Legendary Yokai, Spirits, and Mythical Creatures

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Akabeko
Animal Spirit

Akabeko (赤べこ)

Akabeko is more benevolent and symbolic, associated with good luck, resilience, and protection from illness.

Bakeneko
Animal Spirit

Bakeneko (化け猫)

A supernatural cat yokai known for its ability to shape-shift, speak human languages, and curse households. Bakeneko are born when cats live a long life or are mistreated, turning into vengeful and magical beings.

Inugami
Animal Spirit

Inugami (犬神)

A powerful dog spirit from Japanese folklore, created through dark rituals and used to carry out curses and vengeance.

Kitsune
Animal Spirit

Kitsune (狐)

Kitsune are supernatural foxes from Japanese folklore, known for their intelligence, shape-shifting abilities, and magical nature. They are often tricksters or divine messengers associated with Inari.

Kudan
Animal Spirit

Kudan (件)

A yokai with the body of a calf and the face of a human that prophesies disaster and dies shortly after birth.

Nekomata
Animal Spirit

Nekomata (猫又)

A bakeneko with a split tail, known for dark magical powers, necromancy, and vengeance against cruel humans.

Tanuki
Animal Spirit

Tanuki (狸)

A magical raccoon dog from Japanese folklore known for shape-shifting and playing harmless tricks on humans, often seen as a bringer of good fortune.