Japanese Monsters (Yōkai)
Western Monsters
Monster Weaknesses
Horror Movies
100
This Japanese "yokai" can hurt or kill people near rivers.
Kappa
100
This monster drinks blood and dies in sunlight. It's still popular today in movies and TV.
(Use the general name not the specific name.)
Vampire
100
What metal can easily kill this monster?
Silver
100
Name the movie!
Ring(u)
200
This forest creature was shown in "Princess Mononoke."
In English it seems to be a type of "dryad." What is its name in Japanese?
Kodama
200
Humans that can become wolves and become violent.
Werewolf
200
What action should you do to make this monster spill its water?
Bow
200
Name the movie!
Juon
300
What type of Japanese monster is this girl talking to?
Tengu
300
This Greek mythology giant has only one eye.
Cyclops
300
How can you avoid harm while meeting the Kuchisake-onna (口裂け女, "Slit-Mouthed Woman") if she asks:
"Am I beautiful?"
"Yes" --> Cut face
"No" --> Die
"You're average." --> Ok! Chance to get away when she's confused.
300
Name the movie or killer.
Halloween
or
Michael Myers
400
This Japanese Yokai has the face of a human and the body of a cow.
Kudan
400
This snake-like creature has many heads.
In Greek mythology, Hercules killed it.
Hydra
400
What is the name of the horror movie we saw and acted out in Phillip's writing class?
Scream
500
This yokai is half dog, half monkey. Its name means "echo" in English.
What is it in Japanese?
Yamabiko
500
This monster kills sailors on ships with her beautiful song.
Siren.