日本昔伝承鬼｜闇の縁が語り継がれる

Stand up to the demons

Do you know what demons are?
Red faces, iron clubs, horns—
Even if you're familiar with the image,
how many people can fully explain why demons were there,
and why they had to be exterminated?
The demons that appear in Japanese folk tales
each have their own origins, histories,
and solid reasons for being passed down through the ages.
Some demons are the embodiment of human grudges,
while others were once known as gods.
You can find their stories with just a tap.
From their origins and formation to the story's plot, the moral it conveys,
and even why they've been passed down for hundreds of years—
No complicated controls required.
Simply tap on the demon that interests you.
The more you know, the more terrifying demons become.
And the more you know, the more lovable they become.
So, here are some folk tales you've never heard of.