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The Japanese yokai, or demon, Oni first appeared in episode 22, [[Oni a.k.a. Watashi Wa Shinde Iru]]. | The Japanese yokai, or demon, Oni first appeared in episode 22, [[Oni a.k.a. Watashi Wa Shinde Iru]]. | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
| + | Oni are a kind of yokai in Japanese folklore, which are a class of supernatural monsters and demons. They are typically portrayed as hulking figures, larger than any human, with one or more horns growing out of their head. They usually have read, blue, or green skin. Other colors have been seen, but aren't as popular. Usually gigantic ogre-like creatures with sharp claws and wild hair. Keep that in mind, ''wild'' hair. Cannot be tamed by any comb. Oni are often seen wearing tiger-skin loincloths and carrying large iron clubs known as kanabo. The Oni and its kanabo are the poster child for invincibility. Oni are sometimes depicted with a third eye on their forehead or extra fingers and toes. This is most likely due to the radiation still in effect in certain areas of Japan. | ||
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| + | Oni often appear in Japanese art, literature, or theater as stereotypical villains, and sometimes even French villains. | ||
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| + | Oni are born when extremely evil people die and go to Buddhist Hell. They become servants to Enma, the leader of Hell and star of the anime Dragon Ball Z, and administer sentences passed down by Enma. Sometimes evil humans can become Oni while they are still alive. | ||
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| + | In Japan, there is a festival called Setsubun in which people throw roasted soybeans out the door of their homes while saying "Demons out! Luck in!" These soybeans can also be thrown at a member of the family wearing an oni mask. | ||
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| + | === Etymology === | ||
| + | The root of the word oni is "''on''", meaning to hide or conceal. Much like [[Velija]] did when following [[Dylan]] on his trip to Japan. | ||
=== Abilities === | === Abilities === | ||
| + | Oni are extremely strong and tough, and many are sorcerers. They also have the ability to bring disaster and disease. | ||
== Tale == | == Tale == | ||
| − | + | Our tale is taken from Folklore Thursday and can be read in its entirety [https://folklorethursday.com/legends/three-evil-yokai-japan/ here]. | |
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| + | The tale follows Shuten dōji, a troublesome orphan child who caused a lot of trouble. He was seen as very strong and smart, many believing his father must have been a demon or dragon. He studied to become a monk at Mt. Hiei, however, it wasn't his jam and he'd spend most of his time drunk on sake, earning him the nickname Shuten dōji, or "little drunkard." | ||
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| + | At a festival, Shuten dōji put on an oni mask and played some pranks. When he had his fill he tried to take it off but couldn't. He was mocked relentlessly for being ugly now, so he ran off into the mountains and slowly transformed into an oni. | ||
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| + | He hated the world and everyone in it, so he decided to just learn black magic and attack merchants and travelers. He'd kidnap young men and women to drink their blood and eat their organs. Other wicked people flocked to his infamy and soon transformed into onis as well. Shuten dōji's army of Damians was complete. | ||
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| + | The Raikō was commanded by the emperor to climb Mt Ōe and bring back Shuten dōji's head. Raikō led his men up the mountain, and they crept into the castle and slew each oni, one by one, until they found Shuten dōji. Raikō swung his sword swiftly, chopping Shuten dōji's head clean off. However, in his vast powerfulness, Shuten dōji continued to bite at them, trying to kill them. Raikō and his men buried the head on the outskirts of the castle and called it a day. | ||
== Statistics == | == Statistics == | ||
| − | {{statsheet| | + | {{statsheet|Oni|7|4|4|8|Beheading, Not Quite Cannibalism|Sorcery, Disease Bringers, Kanabo}} |
== Fight Club Results == | == Fight Club Results == | ||
Latest revision as of 05:25, 25 October 2018
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The Japanese yokai, or demon, Oni first appeared in episode 22, Oni a.k.a. Watashi Wa Shinde Iru.
Description
Oni are a kind of yokai in Japanese folklore, which are a class of supernatural monsters and demons. They are typically portrayed as hulking figures, larger than any human, with one or more horns growing out of their head. They usually have read, blue, or green skin. Other colors have been seen, but aren't as popular. Usually gigantic ogre-like creatures with sharp claws and wild hair. Keep that in mind, wild hair. Cannot be tamed by any comb. Oni are often seen wearing tiger-skin loincloths and carrying large iron clubs known as kanabo. The Oni and its kanabo are the poster child for invincibility. Oni are sometimes depicted with a third eye on their forehead or extra fingers and toes. This is most likely due to the radiation still in effect in certain areas of Japan.
Oni often appear in Japanese art, literature, or theater as stereotypical villains, and sometimes even French villains.
Oni are born when extremely evil people die and go to Buddhist Hell. They become servants to Enma, the leader of Hell and star of the anime Dragon Ball Z, and administer sentences passed down by Enma. Sometimes evil humans can become Oni while they are still alive.
In Japan, there is a festival called Setsubun in which people throw roasted soybeans out the door of their homes while saying "Demons out! Luck in!" These soybeans can also be thrown at a member of the family wearing an oni mask.
Etymology
The root of the word oni is "on", meaning to hide or conceal. Much like Velija did when following Dylan on his trip to Japan.
Abilities
Oni are extremely strong and tough, and many are sorcerers. They also have the ability to bring disaster and disease.
Tale
Our tale is taken from Folklore Thursday and can be read in its entirety here.
The tale follows Shuten dōji, a troublesome orphan child who caused a lot of trouble. He was seen as very strong and smart, many believing his father must have been a demon or dragon. He studied to become a monk at Mt. Hiei, however, it wasn't his jam and he'd spend most of his time drunk on sake, earning him the nickname Shuten dōji, or "little drunkard."
At a festival, Shuten dōji put on an oni mask and played some pranks. When he had his fill he tried to take it off but couldn't. He was mocked relentlessly for being ugly now, so he ran off into the mountains and slowly transformed into an oni.
He hated the world and everyone in it, so he decided to just learn black magic and attack merchants and travelers. He'd kidnap young men and women to drink their blood and eat their organs. Other wicked people flocked to his infamy and soon transformed into onis as well. Shuten dōji's army of Damians was complete.
The Raikō was commanded by the emperor to climb Mt Ōe and bring back Shuten dōji's head. Raikō led his men up the mountain, and they crept into the castle and slew each oni, one by one, until they found Shuten dōji. Raikō swung his sword swiftly, chopping Shuten dōji's head clean off. However, in his vast powerfulness, Shuten dōji continued to bite at them, trying to kill them. Raikō and his men buried the head on the outskirts of the castle and called it a day.
Statistics
Basic human in solid physical and mental form represents about a 3 in the numbered stats.
| Strength (1-10) | 7 |
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| Speed (1-10) | 4 |
| Intelligence (1-10) | 4 |
| Durability (1-10) | 8 |
| Vulnerabilities | Beheading, Not Quite Cannibalism |
| Special | Sorcery, Disease Bringers, Kanabo |
Fight Club Results
| Battle | Result | Episode |
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| vs. Cu Chulainn | Win | 22 |
