#yokai monsters 100 monsters

[chimeride]

Shiro’uneri, the 250th Known One.

[turtleblogatlast]

Mikey and Leo episode centered around Mikey wanting to push Leo and Draxum together since Leo’s the most reluctant to give Draxum any grace (for good reason!) But, thinking on the spot, Leo says he’s gotta go do something for Hueso and “just can’t hang out right now 😔” (yes, he says the emoji out loud.)

Mikey calls his bluff and now the three of them (Mikey having grabbed a weary Draxum along) go to Hueso’s to find that yes, he actually does have a job for him. Said job asks for Leo to go with Hueso to deliver multiple pizzas to this giant yokai quite a distance away, and Hueso figured it would probably go better with Leo’s help (emphasis on probably.)

Well, Mikey decides that this would be a great bonding opportunity for them and basically invites he and Draxum along. Unfortunately for Leo, Hueso doesn’t care enough to wave away more help, though he does side-eye the wanted criminal Baron Draxum coming with them. But who is he to judge? (This choice has consequences.)

The journey goes about as terribly as you’d expect, but at least the pizzas get delivered on time.

[chernobog13]

YOKAI MONSTERS: 100 GHOSTS (March, 1968)

YOKAI MONSTERS: SPOOK WARFARE (December, 1968)

YOKAI MONSTERS: ALONG WITH GHOSTS (March, 1969)

The Yokai Monsters trilogy from Daiei Film, released in the US by ADV Films under their Rubbersuit imprint.

While written by Tetsuro Yoshida, and featuring various yokai from Japanese mythology and folklore, the films are not connected and are stand-alone tales. Like the Daimajin Trilogy from the same studio two years prior, they can bee seen in any order.

The yokai are brought to life using puppetry, suitmation, and in some cases animation, which makes them a lot of fun to watch. Nowadays most of them would be created using CGI, which would ruin the whole experience (at least for me).

[forthegothicheroine]

New-to-me movies seen in 2024: Yokai Monsters: 100 Monsters (1968)

"There are some things man was not meant to understand."

@goryhorroor ’s challenge: Now let’s watch an underseen horror film.

[grandvoyant]

Watched a pretty cute Yokai movie that had so many lovable lil guys

[ogradyfilm]

Recently Viewed - Yokai Monsters: 100 Monsters

[The following review contains SPOILERS; YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!]

Daiei’s 100 Monsters (currently available on one of the discs in Arrow Video’s comprehensive Yokai Monsters collection) is the cinematic equivalent of a haunted house ride. From the stylized painted backdrops of blood-red skies and silvery crescent moons to the ghastly green tint of the moody lighting, the visuals positively ooze atmosphere. The music, too, is delightfully spooky, with a soundtrack composed primarily of thundering drums and an eerie theremin. And the creature designs are, of course, absolutely sublime. While the special effects are rather primitive by today’s standards (a lot of flimsy rubber puppets, unwieldy papier-mâché masks, and obvious wires manipulating inanimate objects), the performers behind the eponymous ghouls and goblins—which include such iconic mythological beasts as hirsute oni, long-necked rokurokubi, and the comical kasa-obake (hopping anthropomorphic umbrellas)—make up for these technical shortcomings with sheer enthusiasm, parading and cartwheeling and tumbling across the frame like circus acrobats; the audience can’t help but be enraptured by their infectious energy.

Like much of the studio’s output, the film is also a competently crafted (albeit somewhat formulaic) period drama. Set amidst the rampant political corruption of the Tokugawa shogunate, the story revolves around a group of ambitious government officials conspiring to demolish the ramshackle tenement houses neighboring a dilapidated shrine in order to construct a high-class brothel. Naturally, this would displace the already impoverished residents, but the suffering of a few measly peasants is beneath the concern of the greedy elite. Fortunately, a mysterious swordsman with a keen sense of justice soon emerges to stand up for the oppressed locals—and whenever his efforts fall short, the yokai are only too happy to intervene in his stead.

Yes, this is yet another work of horror fiction in which the “demons” are actually benevolent, with humans serving as the true villains. And, as usual, the theme is both compelling and relevant. The relatively mundane conflicts of the various subplots—tradition versus modernization, spirituality versus worldly desire, the insatiable avarice of the ruling class versus the contentment of those in comparatively humble circumstances—enrich the overarching narrative, grounding the paranormal shenanigans by juxtaposing them with more relatable, recognizable, universal experiences.

And that’s 100 Monsters in a nutshell: a “disposable” B-movie that boasts more genuine substance, insight, and personality than many “prestige” pictures. If that ain’t quintessential Daiei, I don’t know what is!

[jigokuyeah]

Streaming Review: Yokai Monsters: 100 Monsters by Dark Corners Reviews

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[elluminis]

The DanDaDan trigger warning that everybody wants!

So. You’ve heard that DanDaDan is a new anime that everyone’s raving about. But you’ve also heard that there’s some sketchy/potentially traumatizing stuff! I’ll give you the objective run down, and then my opinion on it all.

First: sexual violence. There are scenes in the show and manga that portray attempted sexual assault. The first scene occurs in the first episode/chapter. The second scene occurs sometime around chapter 32 or 33 in the manga, and may or may not be covered in the last arc of the first season.

What actually happens: the first scene occurs during an alien abduction. The main character is stripped down to her underclothes and restrained. The aliens declare their intent to have sex with her (in other words, assault her). The two main characters ultimately beat the aliens, and the girl is physically unharmed.

The second scene: the same main character enters a bathhouse. Later, a group of men enter with the clear intention to assault her. She and another character successfully fight them all off, and she is physically unharmed.

Are these two scenes necessary? I don’t know, but they certainly serve their purpose—which is to be horrifying. It’s a horror manga/anime. The first scene is a “play” on probing and alien abductions, and makes it clear how invasive that actually is. The second scene serves to make humans the real monsters—after several arcs with aliens and yokai as the big bads, the tonal shift in realizing that this time, the enemies are human is stark.

So! You’ve heard there are some uncomfortable scenes, and you want to know if it’s worth watching/reading. In my opinion: yes, 100% yes. This is an absurdist horror/comedy story. A lot of the comedy comes from how absolutely absurd and irreverent the story is—a huge overarching storyline is finding one of the main character’s lost testicles, which take the form of shiny golden balls. This story plays on a lot of tropes and genres, including everything from Dragon Ball Z to Ranma 1/2. That being said! It’s also a horror manga/anime. And when this story leans into the horror, it leans hard. We are supposed to be horrified at the men who try to rape Momo. We are supposed to be horrified at the yokai who stalks her in the night, and at the demon who drives people to commit suicide. These scenes are not played for laughs—they may include absurdist elements (such as aliens declaring that they want humans “bananas” or the yokai that wants to “gobble that schlong”) but the viewer is supposed to be experiencing tonal whiplash. DanDaDan unironically has it all—horror, laugh-out-loud comedy, heart-wrenching tragedy, and a cast of compelling and lovable characters. It makes fun of all sorts of tropes in other shows, all with absolutely stunning art and action scenes. So if that’s something you’re interested in, then please check it out!

[duckymcdoorknob]

Would Kurama go into a relationship a human or a yokai or someone from Reikai? If so, what would those relationships look like? (Would he be protective, consider them equal, manipulate them..anything that comes to your mind)

Thanks.

@giggly-squiggily *cough to summon fellow simp*

Anon you’re so beautiful for this ask 🧎‍♀️

I think that Kurama wouldn’t care who or what his partner was. He just wants them to love him as unconditionally as he does them.

I think he’s a very domestic partner. He doesn’t care about classic “gender roles”—quite frankly, he thinks they’re absolute bullshit.— so they can expect him to tackle most of the chores in the home.

He’s a fantastic cook, and cleaning soothes his soul. They will come home to an absolutely spotless living space, and a warm dinner on the table every single night. If they beg him to take a night off, he’d simply smile and ask: “why would I do such a thing?” He’s 100% an acts of service partner.

He’s also a quality time partner. He LOOOOVES to just spend time with his partner for the littlest things. His partner is in the shower? If they’re up to conversation, he’ll sit on the toilet with the lid shut (or outside the door to respect their privacy.) if they’d rather be alone, he’s waiting on the bed for them to be ready for conversation.

Partner who does their makeup? He’s sitting on the counter and kicking his legs as he talks to them (please don’t let him do their eyeliner, he accidentally pokes their eye every time and he gets SO upset)

Partner who works from home? He’ll sit on the other end of the table/couch/bed and hold their hand whenever they let him.

He’ll watch tv, play board games, do crafts, goof around at any time, etc.

Dad!Kurama Hcs because yes:

He always gets up in the night time when his child cries for his parents. He lets his partner rest and sleep every time without fail. When asked why, he’ll lie and say something like “I’m a youkai, darling. I don’t need the sleep.” Knowing fully well he’s still in a human body-

He likes to carry their child everywhere. The little baby strappy thing? Good luck trying to get it from him. His partner will have to pry their child out of his arms (he just loves his little kit Y’know?)

He loves doing family activities, and he has family portraits hung up ALL OVER their home. He likes to take the super cheesy pictures with like the weird 80s poses (like everyone laying on top of each other)

Their little one commonly finds themself sleeping in papa and (parent title)’s bed. Why? They had a scary dream, they missed their parents, they were cold, they saw a spider, there’s a monster in their closet, they needed water, their bed was too small, their blanket was too warm and too cold at the same time, Uncle Hiei told them to. (which with his telepathy, it may be a truthful statement)

Kurama was over the moon to become a father, and when his little one called him “daddy” for the first time, he knew that all of the bad decisions he’d ever made weren’t worth a thing anymore…

[bestiarium]

The Ushi-Oni [Japanese folklore, yokai]!

Japanese folklore has a rich repertoire of strange beasts, spirits and creatures. And as Japanese Yokai go, the Ushi-Oni is one of the older ones. Though usually depicted as a giant spider with the head of a bull, some sources portray it with a feline body, resembling a monstrous bull-headed tiger. Regardless of its appearance, the Ushi-Oni is a cruel and vicious creature that enjoys killing people. In some versions this monster makes its home on mountains or in forested areas, but usually it is an aquatic spook, living either in the sea or in freshwater rivers, lakes or swamps.

The Ushi-Oni is married to a different monster: the Nure-Onna. This female fiend resembles a large snake with a human head and arms. She is an aquatic creature and lives near shores and riverbanks.

The two monsters work together to ambush people, with each having a set role: first they wait on a shore or coast for someone to pass by. When they spot a lone traveller, the Nure-Onna transforms into a young human woman holding an infant. She then walks up to the intended victim and asks them to hold her baby, and if they do, she casually walks into the sea and disappears, leaving the victim confused and holding a baby.

Whether this baby is a sentient, separate entity or merely a magical illusion is unclear, but its weight magically increases when the victim is holding it. Eventually, the child is so heavy that the traveller is unable to move without dropping the infant. At this point, the bull-headed Ushi-Oni emerges from the sea and pounces on the unfortunate victim to devour its prey.

In the 14th century epic ‘Chronicle of Great Peace’, the hero Watanabe Tsuna faces and eventually defeats an Ushi-Oni.

Sources: Yoda, H. and Alt, M., 2016,  Japandemonium Illustrated: the Yokai Encyclopedias of Toriyama sekien. This work is a translation of the Gazu Hyakki Yagyo by Toriyama Sekien in the 18th century. Marks, A., 2023, Japanese Yokai and Other Supernatural Beings: Authentic Paintings and Prints of 100 Ghosts, Demons, Monsters and Magicians, Tuttle Publishing, 240 pp., p. 122. (image source 1: Vongraven on Artstation) (image source 2: Bakemonozukushie, an Edo period scroll currently in possession of the Brigham Young University collection)

[sinful-lanterns]

It’s a Hyakki Yagyō! (Night parade of 100 demons) (a orderly procession/riot of oni and yokai through the streets of Japan late at night)

YOOOOO no way :0

Ofc the Researcher is the (accidental) leader of this parade. Passerbyers who walk by the Researcher, are stunned at the fact that this human woman was leading such a huge group of monsters behind her. Yeah, no one is messing with the Researcher anytime soon, as she’s got all these women acting as her bodyguards 😭😭

The poor townsfolk of nearby villages that have to witness this…they think a Hyakki Yagyō is happening and lock their doors in fear, but really it’s just the Researcher and her many monster girlfriends stalking her…

[chernobog13]

YOKAI MONSTERS: 100 MONSTERS (March, 1968)

This was the first of the Yokai Monsters trilogy produced by Daiei Film. Even though the trilogy used the same yokai characters, puppets, and production staff, the films are stand-alone stories and not linked.

[thegreatyin]

yeah that sums up my feelings there tbh. it doesn't really feel?? like an actual game?? like lets be real it's popular bc it's really funny conceptually to be able to casually sell pikachu off to slavery in the black market. and have piplup fire a gun. when the trailers first dropped i thought it was a pretty clear-cut parody game i have no idea how it's gotten so immediately big

i am Completely Neutral on palworld but i almost feel compelled to take its side just because some of the ways people are saying it plagiarized pokemon are absolutely bonkers

[tmntkiseki]

My hilariously dumb headcanon on how 03 Splinter was able to learn martial arts from Yoshi despite being a perfectly ordinary rat: He is actually a kind of yokai that has achieved some spiritual enlightenment due to having lived far longer than the average rat.

For some preface: These days, the term tsukumogami applies to any object that has existed for 100 years and has gained sentience, becoming a yokai. However, at one point it applied to both inanimate objects and animals that had lived for at least 100 years and thus changed forms, with the kitsune and bake-danuki perhaps being the most famous examples of long lived animal yokai.

In terms of Splinter: We don't know how long Splinter lived with Yoshi prior to his death at the hands of The Shredder, but most species of rat only live around 2 - 3 years at best in captivity. I can't imagine that 2 years would have been enough for Splinter to have learned and mastered all the ninjutsu from Yoshi that he would later pass down to the turtles. In particular, when Splinter is explaining his origins in Part 1 of the Shredder Strikes, he specifically says "for many years, I was happy." How much is many? I don't know, but my gut says it can't be any less than five years at least.

There is also the matter of Splinter's behavior as a rat. Besides the fact that he was able to learn ninjutsu by simply mimicking Yoshi's moves, there is the amount of human-like empathy he showed even before he mutated. After witnessing the incident involving the TCRI van, he went down into the sewers, took one look at the ooze-covered baby turtles and decided "Well, I'm not just going to leave these poor things here," gathered them up in an empty coffee can, and took them back to his burrow.

And then there's the episode during Season 5 where the turtles learn that they had already been to Japan to bury Yoshi's ashes with Splinter. During the flashback, the Ancient One refers to Splinter as a Nezumi and declares that he has "no time for today for a rat monster's mischief;" in other words, the Ancient One automatically assumed that Splinter was some kind of supernatural being there to play some kind of trick of him (a lot of yokai are known for being tricksters, after all), and we do see monstrous rat demons serving the Tengu Shredder.

tl;dr: Splinter is simultaneously a mutant as well as a yokai.