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'''Youkai''' (妖怪) are class of creatures in Japanese folklore ranging from the evil ] to the mischevious ]. Youkai technically means "apparition" or "spirit", but some translations also label them "demons". '''Youkai''' (妖怪) are class of creatures in Japanese folklore ranging from the evil ] to the mischievous ]. Youkai technically means "apparition" or "spirit", but some translations also label them "demons".


Some stories also tell of youkai breeding with humans to produce "]", or half demons. Some stories also tell of youkai breeding with humans to produce "]", or half demons.

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Youkai (妖怪) are class of creatures in Japanese folklore ranging from the evil Oni to the mischievous Kitsune. Youkai technically means "apparition" or "spirit", but some translations also label them "demons".

Some stories also tell of youkai breeding with humans to produce "hanyou", or half demons.