More yokai and their descriptions from left to right.Ā Tanuki A Tanuki is a shape-shifting yokai that resembles a raccoon dog. They are known to be mischievous and joyous but can also be gullible and shy. One of their biggest characteristics are their magical expanding scrotums. I knew it would only be a matter of time before I had to draw this critter. They actually remind me of my trip to Japan where I saw statues of them everywhere, so I thought it might be fun to include them here! š Kamaitachi Kamaitachi are often found in the KÅshin'etsu region. They look like weasels with sickles for claws and ride on whirlwinds. Hiderigami This yokai is a funny-looking hairy humanoid who only has a single eye, arm and leg. They live deep in the mountains and exert so much heat that everywhere it stands, its surroundings will dry up. The best way to dispose of one is by throwing them into a body of water.This yokai is also known as the āGod of Droughtā and is exclusively female! Gagoze Gagoze is a ghost that haunted the temple GangÅ-ji many centuries ago. He used to devour young children at night but was eventually caught. He takes on the appearance of a hideous old man dressed in monksā clothes and crawls on all fours.
