List of 40 Japanese Yokai:
Amanojaku
Human-like yokai with horns and the ability to possess humans and make them act out of character.
Bake-kujira
A ghostly whale skeleton that appears at sea and is thought to bring misfortune.
Baku - A dream-eating yokai with the ability to consume nightmares and provide peaceful sleep.
Basan
A fire-breathing bird-like yokai with a large beak and sharp talons.
Chouchin-obake
A lantern yokai with a single eye and a long tongue.
Daitengu
A powerful and imposing human-like yokai with wings and a long nose.
Enenra
A smoke-like yokai that can shapeshift and move through the air undetected.
Funa-yurei
A ghostly spirit of someone drowned at sea, often appearing as a pale woman in white clothing.
Gashadokuro
A giant skeleton yokai created from the remains of those who died of famine or war.
Hone-onna
A skeletal female yokai that lures men with her beauty and drains their life force.
Inugami - A dog-like yokai that can be created through a ritual involving the sacrifice of a live dog.
Jikininki
A cannibalistic yokai that feeds on the flesh of the deceased.
Jubokko
A tree yokai that feeds on human blood and is said to grow from a tree that has witnessed many deaths.
Kamaitachi
A weasel-like yokai with sharp claws that rides on a gust of wind and slashes at its victims.
Kappa
A water yokai with a beak-like mouth, webbed hands, and a turtle-like shell on its back.
Karakasa
An umbrella yokai with a single eye and a long tongue that can move like a snake.
Kasha
A cat-like yokai that can steal corpses and is said to have a connection to the underworld.
Kijo
A female demon yokai with long hair and sharp claws, often depicted as seductive and dangerous.
Kitsune
A fox yokai that can shapeshift into human form and is associated with trickery and magic.
Kuchisake-onna - A female yokai with a slit mouth who asks people if she is beautiful before attacking them.
Kudan
A yokai that appears as a human with the head of a cow and is said to predict disasters.
Kurage-no-hinotama - A jellyfish-like yokai that glows in the dark and can be dangerous to humans.
Nekomata
A cat yokai that can control the dead and is said to have the ability to shapeshift into a human.
Nue
A chimera-like yokai with the head of a monkey, the body of a raccoon dog, and the tail of a snake.
Nurikabe
A wall-like yokai that can appear suddenly and block the path of travelers.
Obake
A general term for any supernatural yokai creature, often depicted as shapeshifters.
Oni
A horned and muscular demon yokai with sharp teeth, often depicted as a villain in Japanese folklore.
Rokurokubi
A female yokai with a long and stretchable neck that can reach great distances.
Satori
A humanoid yokai with the ability to read minds and predict the future.
Shachihoko
A fish-like yokai with a tiger's head and scales, often used as a decoration on buildings in Japan.
Shuten-doji
A demon yokai known for its love of sake and its ability to shape shift.
Tengu
A bird-like yokai with a long nose and wings, often depicted as a master of martial arts.
Tenome
A one-eyed yokai that can cause hallucinations and is said to be a warning of impending disaster.
Tsuchigumo
A spider yokai that can shapeshift into a beautiful woman to lure men to their death.
Umi-bozu
A giant sea yokai that can capsize boats and is said to resemble a Buddhist monk.
Umibozu
A giant sea yokai that can capsize boats and is said to resemble a Buddhist monk.
Wanyudo
A flaming wheel yokai with the head of a demon, often depicted as a punishment for the wicked.
Yama-uba
A mountain hag yokai that preys on travelers and can shapeshift into a beautiful woman.
Yuki-onna
A snow yokai with pale skin and icy breath, often depicted as beautiful and deadly.
Yurei
A ghostly yokai of someone who has died in a violent or tragic manner, often depicted as seeking revenge.
Zashiki-warashi
A child-like yokai that brings good fortune to those who take care of them.
Zenmai
A fern-like yokai that can move on its own and is said to bring good luck.
Zorigami
A paper kami (spirit) that can animate itself and attack humans.