In Nagasaki Prefecture, the atmospheric ghost lights that appear above water are called ayakashi, and so are the funayūrei in Yamaguchi Prefecture and Saga Prefecture. [1]

Ayakashi, in the same vein as Memories or Cockpit, is a collection of three unrelated stories that all fit into a certain genre; in this case, horror. Though the title boasts "traditional Japanese …

Ayakashi (妖 (あやかし) , Ayakashi?), referred to as phantoms in the anime, [1] are creatures of the Far Shore that can influence humans. There are many different ayakashi of all shapes and …

Ayakashi is a collective term for supernatural creatures that appear above the surface of a body of water. In Japan, there are various regional variations of Ayakashi, which differ in appearance, …

Aug 1, 2025 · Ayakashi is the collective name for yÅ kai that appear on the surface of bodies of water. In Nagasaki Prefecture, the atmospheric ghost lights that appear on the water are …

Ayakashi: With Daisuke Kishio, Nana Mizuki, Tomokazu Sugita, Satsuki Yukino. Ayakashi is a metecious form of life, giving unusual forces to the carrier in an exchange on all his life-breath. …

Jul 7, 2025 · Ayakashi, on the other hand, are more broadly defined as supernatural entities, often associated with water, that cause strange or frightening occurrences. While some Ayakashi …

The concept of Ayakashi traces back to ancient Japan, where nature and spirituality were deeply intertwined. The term itself refers broadly to supernatural beings, including ghosts, spirits, and …

Mythical Attributes: Ayakashi are ephemeral spirits that manifest above bodies of water, often as ill omens. Role in Mythos: Generally considered to be harbingers of misfortune, they appear to …

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