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

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 ...

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 ...

That is, except in Japan, where one film is single-handedly bringing audiences back to theatres. It's a movie about a boy who's turned into a demon slayer. But that isn't the only thing he's ...