– Amabie: A mermaid-like creature said to emerge from the sea during pandemics, believed to predict and ward off disease. –
– Onryo: Vengeful spirits of those wronged or killed, known for their powerful curses that bring misfortune or death. –
– Gashadokuro: Giant skeletons that roam during famines, created from the bones of the unburied dead. –
– Yurei: Ghosts of people who died with unresolved emotions, especially anger or sorrow, haunting the living. –
– Tsuchigumo: Giant spider-like creatures associated with rebellion and disaster, feared for their deadly traps. –
– Kasha: Fiery demons that appear during funerals to steal corpses, especially those of wicked individuals. –
– Ubume: The spirit of a mother who died in childbirth, often seen carrying her baby and seeking help. –
– Yuki-onna: A spirit that appears in snowstorms, freezing travelers lost in the cold. –
– Jikininki: Ghosts of greedy humans who are cursed to eat the flesh of the dead as punishment for their sins. –
- Raiju: Thunder beasts born from storms, believed to cause destruction through their violent nature.