A kijo (鬼女, lit. demon woman) is an oni woman from Japanese legends. They are normally considered to be women who have turned into oni as a result of karma and resentment, with …

Kijo are stronger than most humans, though their strength pales in comparison to oni. These demonesses excel in magic; they accumulate powerful spells over their long lives. Kijo are …

Momiji (紅葉, "Maple Leaves")[a] is a prominent kijo (female demon) in Japanese folklore. Her story, known as the Legend of Momiji (紅葉伝説, Momiji Densetsu), is primarily associated with …

Kijo, or Female Oni, are just as fierce as their male counterparts. They often wield magic and cunning, which can deceive even the most vigilant warrior. In mythology, Kijo are known to …

Namanari hannya are kijo that still resemble human women. They have small horns and use dark magic to perform their evil deeds, such as summoning ikiryō to attack their enemies. They are …

A kijo (鬼女, lit. demon woman) is an oni woman from Japanese legends. They are normally considered to be women who have turned into oni as a result of karma and resentment, with …

Ibaraki-dōji (茨木童子 or 茨城童子 "Ibaraki child") is an oni (demon or ogre) featured in tales of the Heian period. In the tales, Ibaraki-dōji is based on Mount Ōe, and once went on a rampage in …

May 6, 2024 · Kijo (or Kidjo) is a demoness, a cannibal woman usually wearing rags. In the beautiful beliefs of Japanese people, she is a yokai (“Yōkai”) like thousands of other yokai …

Apr 28, 2024 · Kijo (or Kidjo) is a demoness, a cannibal woman usually wearing rags. In the beautiful beliefs of Japanese people, she is a yokai ("Yōkai") like thousands of other yokai …

Jul 24, 2023 · “When an oni is female, they are called kijo, which means ‘oni woman,’” adds Reider. “Before [those depictions], an oni could identify as male, female or ‘it.’ An artificial …