Dec 28, 2021 · A lot of these mythical creatures are benevolent, but some can be terrifying and have served as inspiration for many Ukiyo-e Japanese artists as well as Japanese horror stories. Below, you can find out more about some of the strangest Youkai found in Japanese mythology.

Mezame no hakobune (めざめの方舟, lit. "Ark of Awakening"), aka Open Your Mind (international title), is a 2005 three-act musical drama presented on a multidisplay IMAX -like theme theater mixing CG-animated video with live-action footage directed by Japanese filmmaker Mamoru Oshii.

Nov 26, 2023 · These unique creatures perfectly sum up the peculiar charm and mystery that's ever-present in Japanese mythology. Depicted as fearsome warrior monks residing deep in the mountains, Penguins are a captivating blend of awe and terror.

Also known as Agubanba (灰坊主, lit. 'ash shaver'). The daughter of Hosuseri and the first wife of Emperor Jimmu, though she was not made Empress and her children would not inherit the throne. Her son Tagishimimi tried to seize power from his half …

May 24, 2005 · The plot of Open Your Mind follows the extraterrestrial origin of life, coming from outerspace as six deities (Intermission act), evolving into water (Sho-ho) then emerging to the air (Hyakkin) and to the ground (Ku-nu). Each one of these creatures rules one of the six elements of the godai philosophy, i.e. Earth, Water, ...

A hakobune is a Japanese (?) mythical creature. Won't bore you with the details, but it's basically a forest protector spirit type...

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Hakobune (Arc) are magic weapons created and wielded by Templar Knights, and while most appear as swords, a great many of them appear as various kinds of weapons, including staffs, axes, daggers, and even fist armaments.

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