Urban legends anime has a long history of adapting Japanese urban myths and folktales into shows that fuse horror, mystery, and the supernatural. Many anime series draw from ancient paranormal ...
An expert on Japanese mythology looks at how serpents have been revered—and feared— through the ages in Japan. In Japan and throughout the world, snakes are prominent characters in mythology ...
The number of tourists has nearly tripled since the town first built a “kappa” (aquatic imp ... where Yanagita amassed folklore for his book “Tono Monogatari.” “We will be working ...
Onibaba – a supremely creepy tale inspired by Japanese folklore, boasting one of the most indelible mask designs in the history of the genre. What it’s about: A series of sinful decisions ...
Mythology anime featuring myths and legends from around the world can transport viewers to fantastical realms and introduce them to an array of fascinating characters. These mythology anime often ...