and half-demons coexist, drawing heavily from Japanese mythology. The titular character, Inuyasha, is a half-demon with the appearance of a dog-eared boy. His lineage is inspired by the Shinto ...

At twilight, a kitsune (fox) and akaname (filth-licking toilet demon) lead a group of excited Tokyoites and visitors around ...

Ijima noted that demons first appeared in Japanese folklore as a symbol of disease and said the story’s message was resonating with audiences. “Overall, it’s about resilience, about ...