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Kasa-obake

Also called Kasaobake.

Originating from Japanese folklore, the Kasa-obake appears as a sentient, one-eyed umbrella with a long, lolling tongue. It displays a playful and mischievous behavior, hopping around on a single leg, embodying the whimsical nature of inanimate objects coming to life.

At a glance

Tradition
Japanese folklore
Region
Japan (place of origin)
Kind
Japanese tsukumogami
Trait family
The Waking Things

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Traits

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Form

  • One-eyed object with lolling tongue
    why

    This peculiar entity takes the form of an animated oil-paper umbrella, typically sporting a single, prominent eye and a long, mischievous tongue.

  • Sentient inanimate household object comes alive
    why

    The Kasa-obake, a whimsical creature from Japanese folklore, embodies the enchanting concept of tsukumogami - everyday objects that come to life after a century of existence.

  • Animated household object
    why

    This peculiar entity takes the form of an animated oil-paper umbrella

  • Born from inanimate object
    why

    The Kasa-obake, a whimsical creature from Japanese folklore, embodies the enchanting concept of tsukumogami - everyday objects that come to life after a century of existence.

  • Hops on single leg
    why

    Its body is the umbrella itself, with the handle serving as a single leg upon which it hops and prances about.

Sight and sound

  • Single glowing eye
    why

    This peculiar entity takes the form of an animated oil-paper umbrella, typically sporting a single, prominent eye and a long, mischievous tongue.

Offensive powers

  • Fear-inducing roar
    why

    It delights in surprising unsuspecting humans, often appearing suddenly in dimly lit areas or during stormy nights.