45 Most Mysterious Yokai & Global Folklore Creatures Explained 2026

Discover 45 of the most chilling yokai, demons, spirits, and legendary creatures from Japanese folklore and myths across the entire world! From classic Japanese yokai like Kappa, Tengu, Kitsune, Jorogumo, Oni, and Nekomata to terrifying beings from other cultures – this epic compilation explores supernatural monsters, ghosts, and mythical entities that have haunted humanity for centuries.
In this video, we dive deep into:

Shape-shifting tricksters and water demons
Fire spirits, mountain guardians, and cursed objects
Global parallels: creatures similar to yokai from Europe, Africa, Americas, and beyond
Origins, powers, weaknesses, and real historical sightings/legends

Whether you're into Japanese yokai, world mythology, horror folklore, urban legends, or just love spooky supernatural stories – this is the ultimate collection for fans of the strange and unexplained!
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro to Yokai & Global Legends
1:45 – Japanese Yokai #1–15
10:20 – More Japanese Spirits #16–30
18:50 – Worldwide Mythical Creatures #31–45
25:00 – Final Thoughts & Scariest Ones
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