Jujutsu Kaisen draws inspiration from Japanese mythology. Here's a look at the mythology behind Ryomen Sukuna's character.

Turbo Granny is the first yokai that appears in Dandadan. She seems evil, but she also has a more mysterious side. What's her ...

Equipped with motion and proximity sensors, also Mirumi detects activity around it and reacts in various ways depending on the situation. The robot can respond to rejection, curiosity and comfort, ...

Yukai Engineering introduces Mirumi, a playful robot that clips onto your bag, at CES 2025. Inspired by baby-like behaviors and Japanese folklore, Mirumi reacts to its surroundings with curiosity and ...

The Yokai in Dandadan aren't just creative ideas from the mind of the series' creator, they're almost all based on real-life ...

It means gently breathtaking illustrated backdrops that show us the best that Natsume's world has to offer, and a feel-good encounter with a new yokai that reminds us that even brief encounters ...

Mischievous yokai spirits have long been an element of Japanese mysticism and superstition. With Sekizenan, the inspiration for Studio Ghibli’s bathhouse, in the backdrop, magical spirits with ...

However, Momo and Okarun must also confront ghosts and spirits. Season 1's first arcs introduce two powerful and disturbing yokai: a speed-running demonic grandmother (Turbo Granny) and a demented ...

The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is billed as the most extensive bourbon judging in the world. Each year, hundreds of bourbon entries are submitted; here are 10 bourbon expressions ...

“When high schooler Momo, from a family of spirit mediums, first meets her classmate Okarun ... heart – or as casual as someone with Sephiroth’s theme on her Spotify playlist can get. A fan of movies, ...