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The demon is a female oni (a kijo) named Momiji (Maple Leaves). The play "Momijigari" was created in the latter half of the Muromachi period, and it is widely believed that there was a legend that was originally used as a material (many legends of demons remain on Mt. Togakushi). It is a well-established theory that it was created by Nobumitsu. [1]
The hag appears by the Yomotsu-shikome (or Ugly-Female-of-the-Underworld" [1]) name in the eldest Japanese chronicle Kojiki.But either eight demon-hags (female oni) or a woman/women named Yomotsu-hisame hunted after Izanagi according to the Nihon Shoki, which frequently gives different readings from alternative sources.
They are normally considered to be women who have turned into oni as a result of karma and resentment, with the younger ones being called "kijo" while the ones that look like old ladies are called onibaba (鬼婆, "demon hag"). [1] They often appear in Japanese legends, folktales, fairy tales, and performing arts, and famous among them are ...
(Japanese: はたらく魔王さま!, Hepburn: Hataraku Maō-sama!, lit. ' Working Demon King! ' or ' Demon Lord at Work! ') is a Japanese light novel series written by Satoshi Wagahara, with illustrations by Oniku (written as 029). ASCII Media Works has published the series in Japan, while Yen Press has published it in North America.
Kazuma decides to go to the hardest dungeon in this world alongside Vanir and Wiz, who can drain his levels, and learn more skills to fight against the Demon King. At the same time, the novel explores Aqua's misadventures in her campaign against the Demon King. 17: God's Blessing on These Wonderful Adventurers! Kono Bōkenshatachi ni Shukufuku o!
Yuki-onna illustration from Sogi Shokoku Monogatari. Yuki-onna originates from folklores of olden times; in the Muromachi period Sōgi Shokoku Monogatari by the renga poet Sōgi, there is a statement on how he saw a yuki-onna when he was staying in Echigo Province (now Niigata Prefecture), indicating that the legends already existed in the Muromachi period.
, Kyō Kara Maō!, "Demon King from Today!") is a series of Japanese light novels written by Tomo Takabayashi and illustrated by Temari Matsumoto. The story follows the adventures of Yuri Shibuya, an average 15-year-old Japanese high school student, who is suddenly transported to another world where he is told that he is now the king of demons.
Voiced by: Maaya Uchida [2] (Japanese); Monica Rial [3] (English) A female demon, who appears to be a succubus-type and a very powerful one. She is able to knock out a rampaging dragon with a finger flick. Vermeil seems to be sealed in some kind of grimoire, before Alto breaks her out.