The Complete List of Monsters
Ushi oni - Ushi Oni (cow ghost)
Translation: Cow Devil Alias: gyūki Habitat: usually along coasts or near bodies of water; found in western Japan Diet: varies by type, but always carnivorous Appearance: The Sushi Ghost is a horrifying creature from western Japan, a monster that lives near water. The name literally means "cow demon", which refers to many different monsters with cow-like features. Most cow devils resemble a cow from head to tail, while underneath they resemble a demonic monster. Many variations are known to exist; a cow body with a demonic head; a cow's head on a spider or cat's body; and even a cow's head on a human wearing a kimono (the Japanese version of the Minotaur). Behavior: despite their unique and varied forms, all sushi ghosts share many characteristics that suggest a common origin. They are extremely cruel.
Ushi no koku mairi-Ushi no koku mairi (うしのこくまいり)
Translation: Cow Hour Attendance Shrine Alias: ushi no toki mairi Appearance: Ushi no koku mairi is one of the most famous and frightening black magic spells. It occurs between 1:00 and 3:00 in the morning, known as the cow time. This is the darkest period of the night, when the line between the world of the living and the world of the dead is at its weakest. It is at this time that the evil spirits are at their most powerful. INTERACTION: Performing this curse ritual requires many complex steps, and they vary from account to account. Generally, you must first construct a warlike humanoid that contains a small portion of the target's target's body-a piece of hair, blood, fingernails, or skin, for example. Alternatively, you can use an image of the target, or a piece of paper with the target's name written on it.
Urashima Tarō-Urasima Tarō (うらしまたろう)
Translation: none; this is his name Alias: Urashima-ko, Urashima-ko, Mizuno-Eurajima, etc Appearance: Urashima Taro is the name of a boy who visited the palace of the Dragon King, met a princess, and came back to tell about it. Origin: The Urashima Legend is one of the most famous stories in Japan. The oldest recorded version of the Urashima legend is found in 8th century writings such as the Nihon Shoki, the Manyoshu, and the Dango no Kokoro. In the early days he was known as Mizunoie Urashima, but by the Middle Ages the name Urashima Taro had become widespread. Over the years, his legends have changed considerably, including his name, the time he left his home town, the places he visited, and so on. Nonetheless, they all follow the same pattern: a boy saves a turtle, visits a piece of sacred
Uondo - Fishman (うおんど)
Translation: prostitute's name meaning "fish person" Diet: likes expensive, extravagant food and sweets Appearance: Fish Ondo is a humanoid geisha, the illegitimate daughter of Taro Urashima and Carp. She inherited the beauty of both parents and is known for her beautiful face. Behavior: Uondo fell in love with and married a human fisherman. To pay off her husband's debts, she becomes a prostitute. Origin: Uondo is derived from Hakoiri musume menya ningyo, a comic fairy tale written by Santō Kyōden in 1791. It capitalizes on popular culture trends in 18th-century Edo (the city's famous red-light district), the Kabuki theater, the famous Taro Urashima legend, and the then-popular "m
Ungaikyō-Ungaikyō (うんがいきょう)
TRANSLATION: Mirror Beyond the Clouds APPEARANCE: The Mirror Beyond the Clouds is a haunted mirror that reflects demons and monsters on its surface. The spirits that haunt this mirror, as well as the countless others that have been reflected in it over the years, can manipulate the reflection in the mirror to appear whatever way they like. Those who gaze into the ungai gorge may see their transformed monsters when they look back. Interaction: Humans can use ungaikyō to capture spirits. On the night of the 15th day of the 8th month of the old calendar, people pour water into a crystal dish to reflect the light of the full moon. (In the past, this was a popular way to enjoy the reflection of the night sky.) If an image of a demon is drawn on a mirror with this water, the demon will inhabit the mirror. Origin: Cloud Gaikokujo appeared in Toriyama Ishien's "tsukumogami" Hyakk
Unagi hime-鰻姫(うなぎひめ)
Translation: Princess Eel Alias: ōunagi Habitat: Lakes and deep ponds, especially in Miyagi Prefecture Diet: Carnivorous Appearance: Eel-himes are huge, deformed eels with the appearance of a beautiful woman. Behavior: Eel-himes live at the bottom of lakes and ponds. Little is known about them, and stories about them are short and lacking in detail. It is said that sometimes they weave clothes on looms at the bottom of ponds. The crackling sound of the looms can be heard at the ponds where eelkis live. INTERACTION: Eels rarely interact with humans because they live deep underwater. When human fishermen come into contact with an eel demon, they usually leave the area where they encountered it alone and try not to disturb it. Fishermen who fish for eels near ponds where they reside are scolded by their peers. Place of origin: Miyagi
Umishika - Sea Deer (うみしか)
Translation: Sea Deer Habitat: High seas of southern Japan Food: Carnivorous; fish and sometimes fishermen Appearance: Umishika are dangerous sea monsters found in the open waters of the southern coast of Kyushu. Since they live underwater, their appearance is not well known or described. Sea rocks attacking fishing boats have been described as shadows lurking beneath the waves. Fishermen on Kyushu Island are very afraid of them. Behavior: Little is known about the natural behavior of the umishika because they live deep underwater in the open ocean and are therefore rarely seen by humans. They hunt medium-sized fish such as skipjack tuna. They are aggressive and will attack fishing boats that enter their feeding grounds. Origin: The sea color comes from the folklore of Yakushima. There is a famous story about a sea stone that is found on the sixteenth day of the fifth month of the old lunar calendar
Umidebito - Umidebito (うみでびと)
Translation: People from the Sea Habitat: Ocean Appearance: Sea People are prophetic demons that live in the waters of Japan. They have the head, arms, and chest of a human female, as well as a scaly body like a fish or dragon. Their lower body is hidden inside a giant spiral shell, like that of a conch or sea snail. INTERACTION: Sea people live in the deep sea and little is known about them. They occasionally surface to predict good harvests and devastating diseases. When they surface, they ride the waves with their shells like small boats. Then they call out to humans, looking for someone who can deliver their message. Origin: Umidebito follows the pattern of prophetic demons emerging from the sea to warn and offer salvation by reproducing their images. This theme runs through the Edo and Meiji periods, and in the 19th century
Umi zatō - Umizatou (うみざとう)
TRANSLATION: Blind men at sea HABITAT: The seas around Japan DIET: Ships and sailors APPEARANCE: Umi zatō are mysterious giant demons that look like members of the Guild of the Blind, or zatō, who roam the seas at night, tapping the waves with their long canes. INTERACTION: Little is known about the mysterious sea seats. They are usually considered harmless and undisturbed. However, according to some legends, the sea seat heads harass fishermen at sea. They are said to beckon to ships, and when they come close, they flip and capsize them. They also occasionally swallow entire ships. However, there is a pleasant side to them. If the ship's occupants reply to the Sea Throne in a polite and docile manner, the Sea Throne will disappear and leave them behind. Origin: Since there is very little lore about the Sea Throne, we have no idea of its
Umi nyōbō - Sea maiden's room (うみにょうぼう)
Translation: Sea Wife Habitat: oceans and coastal areas Food: carnivorous; fish, occasionally human Appearance: Sea Sirens are dangerous demons that live in the ocean. They resemble human females, but have many fish-like characteristics. Their skin is scaly like a fish's, their fingers and toes are webbed like a waterfowl's, and they resemble fins. Their teeth are sharp and shiny, like those of a shark. They are very powerful and dangerous. Behavior:Umi nyōbō spend most of their time in the ocean. However, they are able to survive on land for several days without returning to the sea. According to the umi nyōbō entry in Yamato honzō, an encyclopedia of living things written in 1709, they are unable to speak. However, many folktales depict the ability to
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