Japan folklore

Some of the characters from Japanese folklore are very recurring in current Japanese culture, such as in manga and anime, literature, movies, etc.

Animals

Creatures that can transform into humans are known as hengeyōkai (変化妖怪) SCPs. Despite the transformation, traits of his authentic self remain, for example, in the eyes or character.

• Kitsune (El): The fox is considered a cunning, naughty being. It has the power to become young women who often use to do mischief, on other occasions, the animal performs functions as a faithful guardian, friend, lover or wife. It is associated with the god shinto Inari, even offerings like a deity are offered.
• Tanuki ():): It is a kind of Japanese raccoon, or raccoon dog, to which supernatural powers are attributed, the powers of the raccoon are considered fun. In the Japanese folklore, Japanese raccoons have the ability to change their appearance, and can adopt a person's form.
• Nekomata: When a cat arrives at the age of 10 years, it was believed that its tail was divided until two were made. Nekomatas are able to become women on a regular basis, who if they are long with humans cause pests, diseases, etc.
• Orochi: It was believed that the serpent could also be transformed into human beings.

Goblins, ghosts and spirits

• Buruburu: Ghost of fear.
• Hitotsume-kozō: He doubts that he adopts the appearance of a young Buddhist monk with one eye.
• Ippon Datara: Monopoly Cyclope.
• Kitsune: Literally " fox fire", is the swollen breath of a fox.
• Nopperabou: faceless woman.
• Rokurokubi: Long neck woman. At night you can extend your neck as much as you like.
• Yuki-onna: Beautiful woman of the snow whose glacial breath smells everything she touches.
• Zashiki Warashi
• Karakasakozou: Sombrilla or Parasol with an eye and a human leg instead of mango (it is usually represented by putting a wooden sandal on the foot).
• Kuchisake onna: woman with the cut mouth that came back to revenge.
• Futakuchi-onna: woman with two mouths.

Momotarō

• The peach is a symbol of immortality. It also gives birth to the legend of Momotarō.

Others

• Obake/Bakemono: ghost that can change shape

• yōkai: fantastic spectrum of Japanese mythology

• yūrei: soul that is trapped in the terrenenal world.

• Oni ():): demon, generally of great size and strength

• tengu: demon that can be benign or evil