Exploring 25+ Monsters & Spirits of Japanese Folklore | The Ultimate Yokai Documentary

Описание: Step into the shadows and uncover the secrets of a world that exists just beyond our own. This feature-length documentary is your ultimate guide to the captivating, terrifying, and wondrous realm of Japanese Yokai. Journey with us as we explore 25+ of the most famous and fascinating spirits, demons, ghosts, and monsters from Japanese folklore.

From the cunning, shapeshifting Kitsune fox to the brutal, club-wielding Oni, and from the tragic, restless Yūrei to the bizarre, modern horror of the Kuchisake-onna, we provide an in-depth look at each creature. Discover their ancient origins, their unique powers and appearances, their profound cultural and symbolic importance, and their lasting influence on global pop culture, including anime, manga, and video games.

Whether you are a lifelong fan of Japanese mythology or completely new to the world of yokai, this documentary offers a comprehensive and immersive experience. Learn the stories, understand the fears, and appreciate the wonder of Japan's most legendary supernatural beings.

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TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS:

00:00 | Introduction: The World Beyond the Veil

PART 1: SHAPESHIFTERS & TRICKSTERS
00:54 - Kitsune (The Fox Spirit)
06:26 - Bakeneko & Nekomata (The Cat Spirits)
10:25 - Jorōgumo (The Spider Bride)
14:54 - Rokurokubi (The Long-Necked Woman)
19:12 - Nurarihyon (The Supreme Commander)

PART 2: WATER & NATURE SPIRITS
23:27 - Kappa (The River Imp)
29:11 - Yuki-onna (The Snow Woman)
33:13 - Iso-onna (The Seacoast Woman)
36:40 - Amabie (The Prophetic Sea Being)
40:43 - Namazu (The Earthquake Catfish)
44:47 - Kodama (The Tree Spirits)
48:19 - Ushi-oni (The Ox Demon)
51:35 - Akaname (The Filth Licker)
54:50 - Mokumokuren (The Watching Eyes)

PART 3: DEMONS, OGRES & GUARDIANS
58:11 - Oni (The Demon Ogre)
01:03:23 - Tengu (The Mountain Master)
01:07:16 - Onibaba (The Demon Hag)
01:10:42 - Tsuchigumo (The Earth Spider)
01:14:19 - Yamamba (The Mountain Crone)
01:17:23 - Kuro-bozu (The Black Monk)

PART 4: GHOSTS & SUPERNATURAL BEINGS
01:20:32 - Yūrei (The Restless Dead)
01:25:14 - Gashadokuro (The Starving Skeleton)
01:28:51 - Ubume (The Mother's Ghost)
01:31:46 - Kuchisake-onna (The Slit-Mouthed Woman)
01:34:58 - Tesso (The Iron Rat)

01:38:06 | Conclusion: The Enduring Power of Yokai