Book excerpt: Yōkai the strange and mysterious class of supernatural entities and spirit creatures of Japanese folklore. not literally demons in the Western sense of the word, but are instead spirits and entities, whose behavior can range from malevolent or mischievous to friendly, fortuitous, or helpful to humans. From ghosts to inspirited items, these creatures roam the history of the Japanese islands even today, being a part of the everyday lives of many people. Haunting and strange these creatures are now yours to color and explore. Will you now find yōkai in your life or afterlife?