#828 Japan’s mythical “oni” in manga

from Deconstructing Comics · host Tim and Patrick

Oni are mythical monsters similar to the ogres of Western tradition. Like many of the legendary Japanese creatures, their characteristics are often adopted for manga characters, including series such as Lum, The Promised Neverland, and Demon Slayer. Our own Patrick has compiled a lot of data on them, and he’s here this time to fill us in. He also discusses the main points of monster theory. Watch Patrick’s videos on oni and other Japanese creatures Brought to you by: The Quarter-Bin podcast Our supporters on Patreon  

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