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* A monster type in ''[[Wild Arms 2]]''.
* A monster type in ''[[Wild Arms 2]]''.
* A common demon/Persona in the ''[[Shin Megami Tensei]]'' franchise.
* A common demon/Persona in the ''[[Shin Megami Tensei]]'' franchise.
* One of the forms of the ''thing'' inside Touko's briefcase in ''[[Karano Kyoukai|Kara no Kyoukai]]''.
* One of the forms of the ''thing'' inside Touko's briefcase in ''[[Kara no Kyoukai:|Kara no Kyoukai]]''.
* Jubei and {{spoiler|his daughter}} Kokonoe (a [[Catgirl]] version of this) in ''[[Blaz Blue]]'', although they're called 'Grimalkins' in-universe. Appropriately, the latter does bring people back from the dead, although since magic is commonplace in that world she uses science to keep the mysterious powers theme. [[Hollywood Cyborg|Iron]] [[Half-Human Hybrid|Tager]] is the result.
* Jubei and {{spoiler|his daughter}} Kokonoe (a [[Catgirl]] version of this) in ''[[Blaz Blue]]'', although they're called 'Grimalkins' in-universe. Appropriately, the latter does bring people back from the dead, although since magic is commonplace in that world she uses science to keep the mysterious powers theme. [[Hollywood Cyborg|Iron]] [[Half-Human Hybrid|Tager]] is the result.
* In ''[[Mokke]]'', one episode centers around a nekomata.
* In ''[[Mokke]]'', one episode centers around a nekomata.
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* One of the protagonists of ''[[Omamori Himari]]'' is a shapeshifting cat.
* One of the protagonists of ''[[Omamori Himari]]'' is a shapeshifting cat.
* Rin's familiar in ''[[Blue Exorcist]]'' is one, and can grow to become [[Mega Neko|gigantic]].
* Rin's familiar in ''[[Blue Exorcist]]'' is one, and can grow to become [[Mega Neko|gigantic]].
* Comparing to other werecats in ''[[The Monster Girl Encyclopedia]]'', Nekomata's rather tame and even give up on a man should he refuse her advance. She's still a monster though, and will eventually assault her prey to take his spirit energy. Unlike in myth, Nekomata in this series are being ones since birth. And since this world is full with [[Cute Monster Girl]], her form become inverse, with human form being true one.
* Comparing to other werecats in ''[[Monster Girl Encyclopedia]]'', Nekomata's rather tame and even give up on a man should he refuse her advance. She's still a monster though, and will eventually assault her prey to take his spirit energy. Unlike in myth, Nekomata in this series are being ones since birth. And since this world is full with [[Cute Monster Girl]], her form become inverse, with human form being true one.
* ''[[Nekogami Yaoyorozu]]'': Mayu and Sasana as well as their family are [[Catgirl|cat]] gods.
* ''[[Nekogami Yaoyorozu]]'': Mayu and Sasana as well as their family are [[Catgirl|cat]] gods.


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* [[Digimon Adventure|Ogremon]] of ''[[Digimon]]'' - though initially portrayed as an evil minion, later on it was revealed to have no interest in anything other than fighting Leomon and allies with the protagonists to help achieve that possibility. There's also [[Digimon Tamers|Fugamon]] and [[An Ice Person|Hyogamon]], but they've never played anything more than bit parts and thus were never similarly characterised.
* [[Digimon Adventure|Ogremon]] of ''[[Digimon]]'' - though initially portrayed as an evil minion, later on it was revealed to have no interest in anything other than fighting Leomon and allies with the protagonists to help achieve that possibility. There's also [[Digimon Tamers|Fugamon]] and [[An Ice Person|Hyogamon]], but they've never played anything more than bit parts and thus were never similarly characterised.
* Appear as enemy assassins in ''[[Guild Wars]]: Factions''. They serve the greater demon Kanaxai who dwells in [[Dug Too Deep|The Deep]].
* Appear as enemy assassins in ''[[Guild Wars]]: Factions''. They serve the greater demon Kanaxai who dwells in [[Dug Too Deep|The Deep]].
* [http://soulcalibur.wikia.com/wiki/Kamikirimusi Kamikurimusi] is essentially ''[[The Monster Girl Encyclopedia]]'' version considering [[Defeat Means Friendship|she beats up the game's endboss]] and lives out the rest of her life with him. D'aaaw.
* [http://soulcalibur.wikia.com/wiki/Kamikirimusi Kamikurimusi] is essentially ''[[Monster Girl Encyclopedia]]'' version considering [[Defeat Means Friendship|she beats up the game's endboss]] and lives out the rest of her life with him. D'aaaw.
* The world of Mooshu from ''[[Wizard 101]]'' has Oni as corrupting forces that take advantage of when the Emperor is injured. {{spoiler|They possess the bodies of powerful warlords.}} Like demons from other worlds, they look like [http://westkarana.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/wizardgraphicalclient-2008-10-28-01-24-41-16.jpg anthropomorphic Indian elephants]
* The world of Mooshu from ''[[Wizard 101]]'' has Oni as corrupting forces that take advantage of when the Emperor is injured. {{spoiler|They possess the bodies of powerful warlords.}} Like demons from other worlds, they look like [http://westkarana.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/wizardgraphicalclient-2008-10-28-01-24-41-16.jpg anthropomorphic Indian elephants]
* Ririchiyo and Shoukin from ''[[Inu X Boku SS]]''
* Ririchiyo and Shoukin from ''[[Inu X Boku SS]]''
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* The Yuki-onna appears in ''[[Muramasa: The Demon Blade]]''. They fly and, unlike popular images, they're quite buxom.
* The Yuki-onna appears in ''[[Muramasa: The Demon Blade]]''. They fly and, unlike popular images, they're quite buxom.
* ''[[Franken Fran]]'' has that chapter's patient end up living with one. She's the less-hostile variety.
* ''[[Franken Fran]]'' has that chapter's patient end up living with one. She's the less-hostile variety.
* In ''[[The Monster Girl Encyclopedia]]'', Yuki-Onna use blizzards to lure men to their cabin. She will treat a man with home-cooked meal and warm reception, then seduce him. Should he reject her, she will use ice breath which cause him a terrible cold, and the freezing man will seek warm touch from her. Yukiwarashi, a child Yuki-Onna, will sometime visit human village and play with human kids. Should she has interest in a boy, the Yukiwarashi takehim as her husband once she become Yuki-Onna.
* In ''[[Monster Girl Encyclopedia]]'', Yuki-Onna use blizzards to lure men to their cabin. She will treat a man with home-cooked meal and warm reception, then seduce him. Should he reject her, she will use ice breath which cause him a terrible cold, and the freezing man will seek warm touch from her. Yukiwarashi, a child Yuki-Onna, will sometime visit human village and play with human kids. Should she has interest in a boy, the Yukiwarashi takehim as her husband once she become Yuki-Onna.
* Yukinouji from ''[[Inu X Boku SS]]''.
* Yukinouji from ''[[Inu X Boku SS]]''.
* Yuki Jyorou from ''[[Shin Megami Tensei]]''.
* Yuki Jyorou from ''[[Shin Megami Tensei]]''.
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* The Tengu from ''[[Guild Wars]]'' are native both to the European-style Tyria(where they are universally hostile) and to the Eastern-themed Cantha(where one clan is friendly). A branch family modeled after the quetzal bird can be found in the Tarnished Coast.
* The Tengu from ''[[Guild Wars]]'' are native both to the European-style Tyria(where they are universally hostile) and to the Eastern-themed Cantha(where one clan is friendly). A branch family modeled after the quetzal bird can be found in the Tarnished Coast.
** The tengu clans have reunited in the sequel and formed a neutral nation of their own, the Dominion of Winds. Due to years of being treated as monsters and their recent forced exile from Cantha, the nation is understandably reluctant to make allies.
** The tengu clans have reunited in the sequel and formed a neutral nation of their own, the Dominion of Winds. Due to years of being treated as monsters and their recent forced exile from Cantha, the nation is understandably reluctant to make allies.
* ''[[XxxHolic]]'' features the “Kurasu<ref>That's “class” in Japanese</ref> Tengu,” who look like yakuza children on flying skateboards.
* ''[[xxxHolic]]'' features the “Kurasu<ref>That's “class” in Japanese</ref> Tengu,” who look like yakuza children on flying skateboards.
* ''[[Achaea]]'' has wild Tengu in one of the forests. They appear as winged black kittens, and are about as cute as you'd expect flying kittens to be.
* ''[[Achaea]]'' has wild Tengu in one of the forests. They appear as winged black kittens, and are about as cute as you'd expect flying kittens to be.
* ''[[Bleach]]'' has Love's zanpakuto modeled after a Tengu's nose, being [[BFS|absurdly large]] and being named [[Meaningful Name|Tengumaru]].<ref>-maru is a common ending for a Japanese male name.</ref>
* ''[[Bleach]]'' has Love's zanpakuto modeled after a Tengu's nose, being [[BFS|absurdly large]] and being named [[Meaningful Name|Tengumaru]].<ref>-maru is a common ending for a Japanese male name.</ref>
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* One of the first story arcs in ''[[Yaiba]]'' features a village which is infested by a mischievous Tengu who steals their food. It's actually revealed to be [[Miyamoto Musashi|Musashi]] with a Tengu mask on.
* One of the first story arcs in ''[[Yaiba]]'' features a village which is infested by a mischievous Tengu who steals their food. It's actually revealed to be [[Miyamoto Musashi|Musashi]] with a Tengu mask on.
* The Mountain God in ''[[Hell Teacher Nube]]'' has several Tengu as his minions, and he often uses them to sever Nube and Yukime's bonds to one another. One of them almost succeeded in killing Nube using its giant wind-blowing leaf, which it first used to blow bad daydreams into Nube's mind and then went for the more direct approach of blowing Nube onto the train tracks as a train sped by.
* The Mountain God in ''[[Hell Teacher Nube]]'' has several Tengu as his minions, and he often uses them to sever Nube and Yukime's bonds to one another. One of them almost succeeded in killing Nube using its giant wind-blowing leaf, which it first used to blow bad daydreams into Nube's mind and then went for the more direct approach of blowing Nube onto the train tracks as a train sped by.
* So far, only Karasu Tengu appear in ''[[The Monster Girl Encyclopedia]]'', although their profile does mention Daitengu. They mostly avoid human, but will kidnap men during mating season. They only seek a [[Nice Guy]], and can be driven away simply by verbal insult.
* So far, only Karasu Tengu appear in ''[[Monster Girl Encyclopedia]]'', although their profile does mention Daitengu. They mostly avoid human, but will kidnap men during mating season. They only seek a [[Nice Guy]], and can be driven away simply by verbal insult.
* [http://monsterinmypocket.wikia.com/wiki/Tengu Represented] in the ''[[Monster in My Pocket]]'' line.
* [http://monsterinmypocket.wikia.com/wiki/Tengu Represented] in the ''[[Monster in My Pocket]]'' line.
* Tengu are present in the mountainous regions of [[Muramasa: The Demon Blade]]. Both purple/black and red/white varieties look roughly 50% human and crow. The red/white ones explode when killed.
* Tengu are present in the mountainous regions of [[Muramasa: The Demon Blade]]. Both purple/black and red/white varieties look roughly 50% human and crow. The red/white ones explode when killed.
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* The first boss of ''[[Okami]]'' is based on the Jorogumo (translated as Spider Queen). You later meet the Tsuchigumo (Bandit Spiders) as [[Bonus Boss]].
* The first boss of ''[[Okami]]'' is based on the Jorogumo (translated as Spider Queen). You later meet the Tsuchigumo (Bandit Spiders) as [[Bonus Boss]].
* One appears in ''[[Hellboy Animated]]: Sword of Storms''
* One appears in ''[[Hellboy Animated]]: Sword of Storms''
* One appears in ''[[XxxHolic]]''.
* One appears in ''[[xxxHolic]]''.
* ''[[Rosario Plus Vampire]]'' has Keito as one.
* ''[[Rosario Plus Vampire]]'' has Keito as one.
* ''[[Throne of Blood]]'', [[Akira Kurosawa|Kurosawa Akira's]] adaptation of ''[[Macbeth]]'', exchanges [[Lost Woods|Birnam Wood]] for Spider's Web Forest, possibly invoking these creatures from Japanese folklore.
* ''[[Throne of Blood]]'', [[Akira Kurosawa|Kurosawa Akira's]] adaptation of ''[[Macbeth]]'', exchanges [[Lost Woods|Birnam Wood]] for Spider's Web Forest, possibly invoking these creatures from Japanese folklore.
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* The Kumogashira demons in ''[[Inuyasha]]''. Also the main villain, [[Meaningful Name|Onigumo]]/Naraku is strictly associated with spiders.
* The Kumogashira demons in ''[[Inuyasha]]''. Also the main villain, [[Meaningful Name|Onigumo]]/Naraku is strictly associated with spiders.
* A Tsuchigumo is fought in a web-filled castle room in ''[[Muramasa: The Demon Blade]]''. He captures Torahime and her soldiers, and is fought alongside his children, who also appear earlier in the dungeon leading to him.
* A Tsuchigumo is fought in a web-filled castle room in ''[[Muramasa: The Demon Blade]]''. He captures Torahime and her soldiers, and is fought alongside his children, who also appear earlier in the dungeon leading to him.
* In ''[[The Monster Girl Encyclopedia]]'', Jorogumo is nice and harmless spider girl by day, but turn into sadistic rapist when being alone with her lover by night.
* In ''[[Monster Girl Encyclopedia]]'', Jorogumo is nice and harmless spider girl by day, but turn into sadistic rapist when being alone with her lover by night.
* Both Tsuchigumo and Jorogumo appear in ''[[Nurarihyon no Mago]]''. The first one is a [[Blood Knight]] that [[No-Holds-Barred Beatdown|defeats Rikuo once]] and the other one is a board member of the Nura Clan.
* Both Tsuchigumo and Jorogumo appear in ''[[Nurarihyon no Mago]]''. The first one is a [[Blood Knight]] that [[No-Holds-Barred Beatdown|defeats Rikuo once]] and the other one is a board member of the Nura Clan.
* ''[[Guwange]]'' has Nekogumi, a gigantic ''cat''-spider
* ''[[Guwange]]'' has Nekogumi, a gigantic ''cat''-spider
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* The [[Inuyasha|Raiju Brothers]] [[Psycho Electro|Hiten]] and [[Fat Bastard|Manten]]. They're both humanoid (with Hiten being totally human-like while Manten has a monstrous head) and they [[Villainous Valor|do care for each other]]. The anime filler also introduces their little sister [[Cute Bruiser|Soten]].
* The [[Inuyasha|Raiju Brothers]] [[Psycho Electro|Hiten]] and [[Fat Bastard|Manten]]. They're both humanoid (with Hiten being totally human-like while Manten has a monstrous head) and they [[Villainous Valor|do care for each other]]. The anime filler also introduces their little sister [[Cute Bruiser|Soten]].
* [[Evil Sorcerer|Shiro Amakusa]] in ''[[Yaiba]]'' turns in a giant, six tailed weasel with huge claws for his showdown with the [[Kid Samurai]]. However, it doesn't sport any thunder-related ability.
* [[Evil Sorcerer|Shiro Amakusa]] in ''[[Yaiba]]'' turns in a giant, six tailed weasel with huge claws for his showdown with the [[Kid Samurai]]. However, it doesn't sport any thunder-related ability.
* A Raiju in the form of a crazed lightning ball appear in ''[[XxxHolic]]''.
* A Raiju in the form of a crazed lightning ball appear in ''[[xxxHolic]]''.
* Raiju is one of the summoning in ''[[Shin Megami Tensei]]''.
* Raiju is one of the summoning in ''[[Shin Megami Tensei]]''.
* The manifestation of the Thunder card in ''Cardcaptors/[[Cardcaptor Sakura]]'' is Raiju, the Thunder Beast. It looks like a big electric wolf.
* The manifestation of the Thunder card in ''Cardcaptors/[[Cardcaptor Sakura]]'' is Raiju, the Thunder Beast. It looks like a big electric wolf.
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* ''[[Mahou Sensei Negima]]'' has two [[Half-Human Hybrid|hanyou (human-youkai hybrids)]] among Negi's [[True Companions]], Setsuna (mentioned above under ''tengu'') and Koutaro who is half dog youkai.
* ''[[Mahou Sensei Negima]]'' has two [[Half-Human Hybrid|hanyou (human-youkai hybrids)]] among Negi's [[True Companions]], Setsuna (mentioned above under ''tengu'') and Koutaro who is half dog youkai.
* ''[[Mokke]]''
* ''[[Mokke]]''
* ''[[The Monster Girl Encyclopedia]]'': Youkai are exclusive [[Cute Monster Girl]] of Zipangu region. Unlike other part this world, they peacefully coexist with humans long before anyone can remember. The youkai in't part of Demon Lord army and there is no [[Knight Templar]] religion hunt them down - in fact, powerful monsters like nine-tail Inari are revered as god.
* ''[[Monster Girl Encyclopedia]]'': Youkai are exclusive [[Cute Monster Girl]] of Zipangu region. Unlike other part this world, they peacefully coexist with humans long before anyone can remember. The youkai in't part of Demon Lord army and there is no [[Knight Templar]] religion hunt them down - in fact, powerful monsters like nine-tail Inari are revered as god.
* ''[[Muramasa: The Demon Blade]]'' features many youkai enemies.
* ''[[Muramasa: The Demon Blade]]'' features many youkai enemies.
* ''[[Naruto]]'', which features several youkai-themed demon-beasts. The first [[Big Bad]] Orochimaru is also shown to be capable of stretching his neck out to great lengths, not unlike a rokurokubi.
* ''[[Naruto]]'', which features several youkai-themed demon-beasts. The first [[Big Bad]] Orochimaru is also shown to be capable of stretching his neck out to great lengths, not unlike a rokurokubi.
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* ''[[Usagi Yojimbo]]'' has featured nearly every monster from Japanese tradition, from Oni to Kappas to Nues ([[Mix-and-Match Critters|chimera-like]] beasts) and an Obakeneko (vampire cat).
* ''[[Usagi Yojimbo]]'' has featured nearly every monster from Japanese tradition, from Oni to Kappas to Nues ([[Mix-and-Match Critters|chimera-like]] beasts) and an Obakeneko (vampire cat).
* ''[[Wagaya no Oinari-sama.]]'' has spirits like these, including an entire arc with oni.
* ''[[Wagaya no Oinari-sama.]]'' has spirits like these, including an entire arc with oni.
* ''[[XxxHolic]]'' features many types of youkai.
* ''[[xxxHolic]]'' features many types of youkai.
* ''Youkai Monsters'', a Japanese movie series.
* ''Youkai Monsters'', a Japanese movie series.
* ''[[Yozakura Quartet]]''
* ''[[Yozakura Quartet]]''
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