Yokai Manga Encyclopedia Vol. 1: Yokai Competition

In ancient Japanese legends, yokai have always held an important place in these stories. Whether it was the Heian period, when tales of魑魅魍魎 (chimi-moryo, mountain and river demons) were popular, or the Warring States period, with its array of generals, or the Edo period, when ukiyo-e flourished, legends of yokai circulated among the common people, who delighted in these tales. This time, this book collects well-known Japanese yokai scrolls and introduces Japanese yokai to everyone. In addition to explanations of the scrolls such as the Hyakki Yagyō Emaki (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons Picture Scroll), the Tsukumo-gami Emaki (Tsukumo-gami Picture Scroll), and the Tsuchigumo Soshi Emaki (Tsuchigumo Scroll), the names of the yokai appearing in the scrolls will also be presented to readers one by one. Let's explore the fascinating world of yokai together with this book.