Manga Yokai Stories

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Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462922015
Total Pages : 133 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Book Synopsis Manga Yokai Stories by : Lafcadio Hearn

Download or read book Manga Yokai Stories written by Lafcadio Hearn and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thrilling collection of seven Japanese ghost stories will captivate lovers of yokai stories! These classic Japanese ghost stories are based on those written by famed author Lafcadio Hearn between 1890 and 1904. Here, they are retold by award-winning comic book writer Sean Michael Wilson, who has garnered a worldwide fan base for his manga adaptations of works of Japanese literature, including such classics as The Book of Five Rings and The Demon's Sermon on the Martial Arts. Manga Yokai Stories includes: Nuke-kubi: A masterless samurai is trapped in a house haunted by headless goblins The Screen Maiden: A young man develops an obsession with a woman in a painting that almost kills him Corpse Rider: A woman's unburied corpse cannot rest until she has taken her revenge on the man who divorced her A Dead Secret: A young mother terrifies her family when she returns as a ghost, unable to find peace until she puts to rest a shocking secret she has left behind Wilson's skillful adaptation of Hearn's ghostly tales--along with superb manga illustrations from UK-based Japanese artist Inko Ai Takita--make these fascinating stories come to life. This book is in traditional Japanese reading order--from back to front--so that fans and manga lovers can enjoy an authentic reading experience.

Onibi: Diary of a Yokai Ghost Hunter

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Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462920284
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Book Synopsis Onibi: Diary of a Yokai Ghost Hunter by : Cecile Brun

Download or read book Onibi: Diary of a Yokai Ghost Hunter written by Cecile Brun and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Winner Japan International Manga Award* *Honorable Mention for 2018 Freeman Book Awards for Children's and Young Adult's Literature on East and Southeast Asia* *Short-listed for the 2019 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Kids' Comics* Part fantasy, part travelogue--this graphic novel transports readers to the intersection of the natural and supernatural worlds. Onibi: Diary of a Yokai Ghost Hunter follows the adventures of two young foreigners as they travel to a remote and mysterious corner of Japan. Along the way, they purchase an old camera that has the unique ability to capture images of Japan's invisible spirit world. Armed with their magical camera, they explore the countryside and meet people who tell them about the forgotten ghosts, ghouls and demons who lie in wait ready to play tricks on them. These Yokai, or supernatural beings, are sometimes kind, sometimes mischievous, and sometimes downright dangerous! Readers young and old will enjoy following along on this journey of mystery and discovery. The comic book format will appeal to anime and manga fans, while introducing the ancient spirit world that is such an important part of Japanese culture. With the help of Atelier Sento's gorgeous watercolor and colored pencil artwork, you can't help but feel immersed in this fantasy.

The Book of Yokai

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Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520271017
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (22 download)

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Book Synopsis The Book of Yokai by : Michael Dylan Foster

Download or read book The Book of Yokai written by Michael Dylan Foster and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2015-01-14 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Monsters, ghosts, fantastic beings, and supernatural phenomena of all sorts haunt the folklore and popular culture of Japan. Broadly labeled yokai, these creatures come in infinite shapes and sizes, from tengu mountain goblins and kappa water spirits to shape-shifting foxes and long-tongued ceiling-lickers. Currently popular in anime, manga, film, and computer games, many yokai originated in local legends, folktales, and regional ghost stories. Drawing on years of research in Japan, Michael Dylan Foster unpacks the history and cultural context of yokai, tracing their roots, interpreting their meanings, and introducing people who have hunted them through the ages. In this delightful and accessible narrative, readers will explore the roles played by these mysterious beings within Japanese culture and will also learn of their abundance and variety through detailed entries, some with original illustrations, on more than fifty individual creatures. The Book of Yokai provides a lively excursion into Japanese folklore and its ever-expanding influence on global popular culture. It also invites readers to examine how people create, transmit, and collect folklore, and how they make sense of the mysteries in the world around them. By exploring yokai as a concept, we can better understand broader processes of tradition, innovation, storytelling, and individual and communal creativity. Ê

Yokai Stories

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Publisher : Chin Music Press
ISBN 13 : 1634059158
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (34 download)

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Book Synopsis Yokai Stories by : Zack Davisson

Download or read book Yokai Stories written by Zack Davisson and published by Chin Music Press. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bookworm Akira has read about the conniving ways of Yokai, but when he trips over one along a forest path, he decides to help the creature back to its murky water home. A challenge ensues involving Akira’s beloved grandmother, a pizza-producing hammer, and a crunchy cucumber. Haunting illustrations of the Yokai accompany 17 original stories.

Kitaro

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Publisher : Drawn & Quarterly
ISBN 13 : 1770464832
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (74 download)

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Book Synopsis Kitaro by : Shigeru Mizuki

Download or read book Kitaro written by Shigeru Mizuki and published by Drawn & Quarterly. This book was released on 2021-03-17 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet one of Japan's most popular characters of all time—Kitaro, the one-eyed monster boy Meet Kitaro. He’s just like any other boy, except for a few small differences: he only has one eye, his hair is an antenna that senses paranormal activity, his geta sandals are jet-powered, and he can blend into his surroundings like a chameleon. Oh, and he’s a yokai (spirit monster)! With all the offbeat humor of an Addams Family story, Kitaro is a lighthearted romp in which the bad guys always get what’s coming to them. Kitaro is bestselling manga-ka Shigeru Mizuki’s most famous creation. The Kitaro series was inspired by a kamishibai, or storycard theater, entitled Kitaro of the Graveyard. Mizuki began work on his interpretation of Kitaro in 1959. Originally the series was intended for boys, but once it was picked up by the influential Shonen magazine it quickly became a cultural landmark for young and old alike. Kitaro inspired half a dozen TV shows, plus numerous video games and films, and his cultural importance cannot be overstated. Presented to North American audiences for the first time in this lavish format, Mizuki’s photo-realist landscapes and cartoony characters blend the eerie with the comic. Translated from the Japanese by Jocelyne Allen.

Lafcadio Hearn's "The Faceless Ghost" and Other Macabre Tales from Japan

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Publisher : Shambhala
ISBN 13 : 0834830485
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (348 download)

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Book Synopsis Lafcadio Hearn's "The Faceless Ghost" and Other Macabre Tales from Japan by : Sean Michael Wilson

Download or read book Lafcadio Hearn's "The Faceless Ghost" and Other Macabre Tales from Japan written by Sean Michael Wilson and published by Shambhala. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over one hundred years ago, the writer and Japanophile Lafcadio Hearn gathered together a selection of kaidan, traditional Japanese ghost, myth, and mystery stories, and published them in English in over a dozen books. The kaidan feature vengeful ghosts and bewitching spirits that mete out karmic justice in eerie and sometimes horrifying ways. Some of the tales were Japanese versions of older Chinese tales of divination; others were influenced by Shinto and Buddhism, including a Buddhist-influenced mystery storytelling game popular in the Edo era (1603–1868). In contemporary culture, these stories have found new expression mostly in movies and manga. In this graphic novel, acclaimed manga creator Sean Michael Wilson and illustrator Michiru Morikawa present six of these classic, supernatural stories.

Natsume’s Book of Friends, Vol. 1

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Publisher : VIZ Media LLC
ISBN 13 : 1421544024
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (215 download)

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Book Synopsis Natsume’s Book of Friends, Vol. 1 by : Yuki Midorikawa

Download or read book Natsume’s Book of Friends, Vol. 1 written by Yuki Midorikawa and published by VIZ Media LLC. This book was released on 2011-02-21 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Reiko was Takashi's age, she bound the names of demons and spirits in her Book of Friends, enslaving them to her capricious whim. Now Takashi is the owner of the book, and the creatures will do anything to get their names back. -- VIZ Media

The Liminal Zone

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Publisher : VIZ Media LLC
ISBN 13 : 1974733491
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (747 download)

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Book Synopsis The Liminal Zone by : Junji Ito

Download or read book The Liminal Zone written by Junji Ito and published by VIZ Media LLC. This book was released on 2022-07-26 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What destiny awaits them after the screaming? After abruptly departing from a train in a small town, a couple encounters a “weeping woman”—a professional mourner—sobbing inconsolably at a funeral. Mako changes afterward—she can’t stop crying! In another tale, having decided to die together, a couple enters Aokigahara, the infamous suicide forest. What is the shocking otherworldly torrent that they discover there? One of horror’s greatest talents, Junji Ito beckons readers to join him in an experience of ultimate terror with four transcendently terrifying tales. -- VIZ Media

Yurei

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Publisher : Chin Music Press Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0988769352
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (887 download)

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Book Synopsis Yurei by : Zack Davisson

Download or read book Yurei written by Zack Davisson and published by Chin Music Press Inc.. This book was released on 2015-07-13 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An eerie yet insightful exploration into the phenomenon of yurei, or Japanese ghosts, both past and present.

A Brief History of Manga

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Publisher : Ilex Press
ISBN 13 : 1781571309
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (815 download)

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Book Synopsis A Brief History of Manga by : Helen McCarthy

Download or read book A Brief History of Manga written by Helen McCarthy and published by Ilex Press. This book was released on 2014-06-16 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manga is more than a genre in the comics field: it is a vital creative medium in its own right, with hundreds of millions of readers worldwide, a host of graphic styles, and a rich history now spanning seven decades. Now for the first time, that history is told by an award-winning expert in the field. Covering topics from Akira to Mazinger Z, this book is fully illustrated throughout, and photos of key creators accompany accessible sidebars and timelines. Answering the key questions of any fan where did my favourite manga come from, and what should I read next? this book will open doors to neophytes and experts alike.

Yokai's Hunger

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Publisher : Kitty Media
ISBN 13 : 9781598833973
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (339 download)

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Book Synopsis Yokai's Hunger by : Naono Bohra

Download or read book Yokai's Hunger written by Naono Bohra and published by Kitty Media. This book was released on 2009-03-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Norito Ogami, an average student, has a tendency to attract demons. Koma appears before Norito, in accordance with the "Sigil Oath," a promise Norito made in his past life with Koma. The two are attracted to each other but Koma's siblings and his beautiful archenemy stands in their way...!? Yokai's Hunger is an eternal love story between a high school senior and a middle-aged beast brought together by fate!

The Book of Five Rings

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Publisher : Shambhala
ISBN 13 : 0834828065
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (348 download)

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Book Synopsis The Book of Five Rings by : Sean Michael Wilson

Download or read book The Book of Five Rings written by Sean Michael Wilson and published by Shambhala. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A graphic novel retelling of the classic martial arts manifesto on swordsmanship, strategy, and winning—by the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi This graphic novel version of The Book of Five Rings, the iconic book of confrontation and victory by the famed seventeenth-century duelist and undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi, illuminates this brilliant manifesto, which has long inspired martial artists and anyone interested in cultivating a strategic mind. With evocative drawings and a distilled but faithful text adapted by acclaimed manga writer Sean Michael Wilson, The Book of Five Rings comes alive both as a guide to swordsmanship and strategy, and as a view into Musashi’s world.

Natsume’s Book of Friends, Vol. 2

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Publisher : VIZ Media LLC
ISBN 13 : 1421544067
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (215 download)

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Book Synopsis Natsume’s Book of Friends, Vol. 2 by : Yuki Midorikawa

Download or read book Natsume’s Book of Friends, Vol. 2 written by Yuki Midorikawa and published by VIZ Media LLC. This book was released on 2011-03-21 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much to his surprise, Takashi is settling into his new home. He's even making friends at school. So when some of the other kids invite him to a test of courage at the old abandoned high school, he joins in despite his reservations. But the rumors about the old school being haunted are absolutely true, and the spirit that lives there has a special hatred for humans! -- VIZ Media

Natsume’s Book of Friends, Vol. 7

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Publisher : VIZ Media LLC
ISBN 13 : 1421544180
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (215 download)

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Download or read book Natsume’s Book of Friends, Vol. 7 written by Yuki Midorikawa and published by VIZ Media LLC. This book was released on 2011-08-22 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Someone is attacking yokai and stealing their blood, and Takashi is dismayed to discover that the assailant is human! The more he investigates the attacks, the more danger he finds himself in as he digs deeper into the occult world of the exorcists. Someone is planning something horrible, and even the help of Natori—actor and exorcist extraordinaire—might not be enough to save the yokai...or Takashi! -- VIZ Media

Yōkaiden

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Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 9780345503275
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (32 download)

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Book Synopsis Yōkaiden by : Nina Matsumoto

Download or read book Yōkaiden written by Nina Matsumoto and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young Hamachi ventures into the world of spirits, the yokai, to find the impish creature who caused his grandmother's death.

The Story of Lee, vol. 2

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Publisher : NBM
ISBN 13 : 1561639753
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (616 download)

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Book Synopsis The Story of Lee, vol. 2 by : Nami Tamura

Download or read book The Story of Lee, vol. 2 written by Nami Tamura and published by NBM. This book was released on 2015-11-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally Lee’s dream comes true, as she moves from her native Hong Kong to her dream location: the UK. And with her dream handsome guy: Matt. Exciting! But of course, then comes the reality of being in a new country, of actually living together, and that might not be so easy, especially as Matt’s best friend, Richard, seems more than a little jealous. And once again, wise Uncle Jun turns up to offer his advice. With art by Nami Tamura, a Japanese artist published by Kodansha.

Secrets of the Ninja

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Publisher : North Atlantic Books
ISBN 13 : 1583948651
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (839 download)

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Book Synopsis Secrets of the Ninja by : Sean Michael Wilson

Download or read book Secrets of the Ninja written by Sean Michael Wilson and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bronze Medal Winner, 10th International Manga Awards This historically grounded manga follows the ninja Nagata Saburo as he teaches his son, Hisaaki, the weapons, secret tactics, and values of the ninja. Based on the real-life writings of the famous ninja Hattori Hanzo, Secrets of the Ninja combines a familiar coming-of-age story with a historically accurate background of political intrigue and Sengoku-period Japanese culture. As Hisaaki grows from boy to man, Wilson skillfully interweaves real lessons, weapons, and skills used by ninja in feudal Japan, depicted with detail by artist Akiko Shimojima. All of the tactics Saburo teaches to his son are drawn from the Shinobi Hiden, the most famous of the "ninja scrolls" written by Hattori Hanzo, general to the warlord Tokugawa Ieyasu and one of the most famous warriors in Japan. These scrolls provided practical instruction for professional ninja, but they also provide insightful theories of social relationships and human interaction, studying the nature of deception, falsehood, and self-protection. An extensive supplementary section written by Antony Cummins provides fascinating details on these scrolls and their practical lessons. Accessible, insightful, and exciting, Secrets of the Ninja is the perfect introduction to the world of samurai and shinobi warfare.