Yokai Attack!: The Japanese Monster Survival Guide (Yokai ATTACK! Series)

Between the beautiful artwork and the way its laid out, I'm a fan for life! Carry this around in my purse everywhere I go because I could read this all day long. The history, the lessons on each yokai and pictures are all stunning. Worth the price!

Great for yoki lovers for any age. Great illustrations.

What a great book! It completely submerses you the quirky mythology and folklore of Japan's Yokai. The information covers a wide variety of yokai from all areas in Japan, as well as gives people unfamiliar with the geography a great reference to consult with each entry. Written with a focus on entertainment and fun over academic presentation the information is lighthearted(but doesn't shy away from some cool gory details), engaging, and fluid. This book is the epitome of a page turner. If you don't find yourself loving this book more and more with each page I'd be very surprised. The great illustrations are an added bonus. If you're on the fence about buying this book, buy it!

This book is loaded with detailed information about yokai, and it’s presented in a way that’s both fun and easy to follow. Every page feels like a mix of folklore, history, and personality, and the amount of content makes it great for flipping through or reading in longer sessions. The illustrations are especially impressive—bright, detailed, and full of character, which really brings each creature to life. If you’re into Japanese mythology or just love well‑designed reference books, this one is a standout.

Cumple con mis expectativas

Lots of info on 48 yokai. Color art of the 48 yokai by Tatsuya Morino who was the assistant of Shigeru Mizuki for about 10 years. I heard Shigeru Mizuki had many assistants. Some of the color art are quite different from that of Shigeru Mizuki. The karasu tengu is bluish. The Hanadaka Tengu is reddish and has wings. Nurikabe wall has lots of feet. Obariyon is like a giant child. Nobiagari is a shadow person like the hawkman villain Shadow Thief.

This is a beautifully illustrated book and the writing is excellent as well. My son checked it out from the library once and liked it so much we bought it for him as a Christmas gift. It's an great read for anyone interested in Japanese Yokai or if you just like cool artwork.

Helped with my research for my stories that I am writing featuring Yokai such as the tales of the Flatts