Japanese Mythology Yokai

Mages, swordsmen, gods, demons, and prophecies. The Heavenly Games is a tournament where myth and man meet, a purgatory where the dead arrive to fight for their one true wish. Amongst the reborn are Dasha Pang and Kazi Hossain; one a professor from the west whose cold-hearted intelligence has surpass the gods; one a traveller from the east who has come to appreciate humanity. A villain and a hero. The boy born unwanted and the guided one. A martial artist and a mage. Gods amongst men. Expect battles of epic proportions, stories ripped straight from mythology, interactions between gods of various pantheons, and duels humanity has debated for centuries. Expect the Strongest Among The Heavens. *** + Dual Protagonists. Overpowered geniuses. One MC that is villainous and manipulative. The second MC that is heroic and kind. + Detailed power system that includes Western Magic & Chinese Cultivation/Martial Arts (Xianxia) + LitRPG, dungeon crawling, fantasy guilds, and more!  + Abrahamic religions, Hinduism, Indigenous (Americas & Australia), Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Japanese mythology  *** Daily Chapters

In a realm where ancient myths breathe and shadows whisper, Nanashi, a kitsune with a fractured past, finds herself cast adrift in the mystical landscapes of Japan. Cloaked in human guise, she must navigate treacherous currents – both literal and metaphorical – as she wrestles with the very essence of her being.

Similar to that of a Phoenix, a martial arts expert who was from the Song Dynasty had reincarnated after his death. The body he now possessed belonged to a bullied Japanese high schooler, one that had complicated family issues. --- This is a translation.

One day, I awoke as a raven in the midst of the dark, mysterious world of Norse mythology. My life as a bird was initially uneventful, until I decided to step beyond the boundaries of comfort and embark on an adventure. That was when I met Fenrir, the one who would change everything. She wasn’t just a girl with a wild charm—she was the legendary wolf prophesied to bring about the end of the world, the harbinger of Ragnarok. Yet, behind her grim destiny, I saw something different. Loneliness, rage, and a fierce determination to defy fate. A lot happened before the chains binding Fenrir finally broke. Together, we embarked on a journey fraught with danger, riddles, and an unbreakable bond. What we did went far beyond an ordinary adventure—it was the beginning of a monumental change that would shake the very foundation of Norse mythology forever. Author note: This story is more aimed at exploring Norse mythology. In addition, the author adds a number of elements of ancient Norse history and culture.

In a futuristic society, the largest gaming company in the world creates a new virtual reality game with infinite promises, the game called Pandora Box. And a recently retired young man finds himself face to face with this game, aiming to fulfill his friend's request, Alex enters this "second world", a world full of adventure, , wars, fights, magic,mythological and maybe even love? Come and open the box of a new world the box of chaos. @great.daoofspace

This novel is set in a fictional era, with a background somewhat similar to China during World War II, where it is invaded by the Japanese. The main characters are a couple of homosexuals who meet and fall in love. One leads soldiers in resisting the invaders, while the other fights to protect cultural relics.

NOTE : MC SLOWLY TURNS INTO A VILLAIN Reborn as a seemingly ordinary infant in the modern world, Reader, a twenty-seven-year-old salary man in his previous life, find himself granted an unexpected second chance. However, this world holds secrets that lie just beyond the mortal eye, mysteries that unravel only before you. Shadows of the dead linger around every corner—specters and spirits, yokai and apparitions. While the normal living pass them by unseen, Reader perceive their haunting presence. A soft chime echoes within his mind: [ Ding! ] [ Linked Host with the Undead Rebirth System ] [ Host Should Capture, Devour and Command Spirits, Ghosts, Yokais etc ] [ Host's Lives - 144 ] [ Lives Reset Interval - 7 days ] [ Death Tokens - 0 ] In a world where ordinary people go about their day, Reader stands between the living and the dead, bound to an existence shaped by mystery and power. His journey will lead him into the depths of the unknown, testing his wits, courage, and newfound powers over the forces of the afterlife. By the Author of 'The Villain holds Infinite Resources at the World's Fall'

WPC: MYTHOLOGY ENTRY Synopsis: Revisit the peak of the Olympian lore.... An eighty year old scholar who has been a fan of Greek mythology since childhood finds himself reborn as the titular ruler of the underworld, the death god Hades after a tragic death. But the gods of Olympus are very much different from what the stories say. He will have to navigate through his new life as a god and prevent a coming calamity... All while not getting caught... How does it feel to be a god in Olympus? A tale into the heart of myths. NEW UPDATE: 1 MAGIC CASTLE = 5 CHAPTERS MASS RELEASE

"When a decent living and resourceful young teenager is manipulated by a destructive "Kitsune (Japanese fox spirit)/or to say Huli Jing (Chinese fox spirit)", his life takes a drastic turn. The fox spirit, unaware of the true nature of their pact, forms a love contract with him. As they gradually fall for each other, this becomes the boy's greatest problem. Complicating matters further is the involvement of powerful gods from "Chinese and Japanese mythologies",the Tiānshì (Divine Messengers) of the Chinese gods - East, West, South, North, and Central - and the Mikoto (Divine Messenger) of the Japanese gods, particularly the central deity, Amaterasu Omikami, become entangled in their fate. Unbeknownst to the boy, the Kitsune/Huli Jing is an extraordinary, destructive fox spirit born from the combined spiritual energy of six Japanese and Chinese fox spirits. In ancient times, she was notoriously difficult to seal, requiring the collective efforts of fifteen Chinese and Japanese gods and goddesses from each direction. "Now, in the present, she has broken free from her seal, empowered by her accumulated strength". Having been sealed since childhood, she has forgotten most of her powers. However, this forgetfulness proves advantageous, as she begins to experience human emotions. Unfortunately, this newfound humanity also means facing the wrath of the gods, their Tiānshì, and Mikoto . And lastly that the female lead and the main character doesn't know his identity."

Story of a 17 year old, French/Japanese boy called Theo Kenpachi who thrives to challenge his brothers Lucas and Marcus for the World Cup. With his determination, he will later on face his brothers in a thrilling Competition called European Super League with their own respective teams. Later on, The World Cup will take place, as his brothers take on the French badge whilst Theo takes the Japanese badge, which of the brothers will win? Lappnant or Kenpachi!?

The world contain two agencys 'Yankai' and 'Yokai'. Yankai fight for the welfare of people and protect them but... Yokai on the other hand tend to cause caos and trouble, causing Havoc in the society. The leader of Yokai is a heartless women, who seeks pleasure in violence and suffering. A very few people get power and its there desition to be a 'Good' or 'Evil'. Some Yokai get there normal body but some losses all humanity and because mindless monsters. All who join the yokai get corrupted. The leader is above all of them and her evil is unmatched. She's known as "the queen of devils". But Yankai, work for good and there leader is a kind lady. tho appears to look mean, she's very kind. That why she earns the name "the Angel" or "The Staff of God". She treats all As members equally. Her wisdom is beyond comprehension. She work dag and night endless to bring the city to peace. Now for a tale and as quiet reality, Rumour has it that The powerful clan Tanzaki has neverever lost there position, as the 'The Strongest clan ever since the 16th centuary. They alway won wars which made the other clans afraid. The Tanzaki clan had. the largest land in all of japan, But soon in the 19th centuary. A law came out that 'all clans who has land should hand it over te gevernment, From now on none should rule over any places.. It ment that from that time on the kingly must end. All the clans agreed but that didn't stop Tanzaki chan to stop being the strongest. In the curent days "tanzaki' I one of the only clans that exisite.. But they never lost anything, It was as if they had infinit money. There was a rumour that said that one of the members or much known as the leader of that time... God knows how, he summond a Genie who granted his wish of never ending power and money...But all good thing last long The same leader was attacked the day after and fell into a coma but he saw something a purple figure stares at him till the day he woke up. No one knows what he saw but the moment he woke up he kept screaming "WERE CURSED!" over and over again....Since that day they were considered CURSED but soon a local and very trusted priest went to him and broke the news for him about this curse....

[LitRPG / Isekai / Adventure / Action / Comedy] Inspired by Mushoku Tensei, God of War, Bloodborne, Elden Ring & Warhammer 40k. Zen Hawthorn is a strange fellow, born with a curse that makes everyone questions his sanity. In a cruel twist of fate, he embarks on a journey to avenge his grandfather; further unlocking the mysteries of the world he lives in. Join him, on an action-adventure-romcom journey filled with Demons, Celestials and Cosmic Beings as he narrates from his humble beginning, to the prevention of the Demon King's resurrection and more. Beware of plentiful memes, Easter Eggs and references found within. This story contains Japanese folklores, Norse & Greek mythology along with Elves, Demons, Reptilians, Vikings and Dragons. Have fun reading! Book 1 - Not An Isekai Story (Completed) Book 2 - Not An Isekai Story Unshipped (In Progress) Book 3 - Simply Not Another Isekai Story (Coming Soon) Book 4 - Simply Not Another Isekai Story Unlimited (Coming Soon)

After a battle that severely wounded Overlord Liang Tian, Ren Lu's dark influence lingers, manipulating events from the shadows. With the power of the 9th rank yokai, Heaven Defying Light, Ren Lu's soul defies death, and his resurrection will influence the fates of countless people. And so the true extent of his plan begins to reveal itself.

One day during January 2023, a chest named "Pandora's Box" was opened, causing Yokai, Oni, Mythical Beast, and more to be brought out into the world, and that's where Kaden, a 15-17 highschooler who opened the chest, and Glutton, A monster who was wrongfully trapped in pandora's box, plan to stop them and to bring the world back to normal!

In seeking to connect with his heritage, an accident leads Leonardo to an uncertain fate. Reborn into a wealthy Japanese family at the end of the 19th century, he finds himself in a world where ancestral traditions collide with modern changes.

BREED ALL WOMEN. ( straight out of Greek mythology) breed cows breed pigs breed elves breed dwarves breed dragons breed holy saints breed goddesses breed celestials breed fairies breed anything that's breedable. All Hail goblin supremacy!!! kneel and kotow 10 times. also leave your wife and scram. --- [ R-18] [ Strong to stronger ] [ Imperial harem ] [Non-human mc] [System] [ Jack of all trade, master of none ] [virgin nuns ] cover: AI art. started: 27 Nov 2024.

Where mythology meets modernity!! Arjun, a curious teenager from Delhi, jumps into the Yamuna River to save a boy, only to find himself in a magical world. There, he learns weaponry and elemental magic, discovering his destiny as a protector against a rising darkness threatening both realms. "The Bridge Between Worlds" follows Arjun's adventurous journey of self-discovery and courage, where he navigates between worlds, forging alliances and facing challenges that test his strength and character.

Burdened by the expectations of his father since childhood, Axel didn't live a normal life like others. But one day he was presented a chance to escape his father clutch and he took it without hesitation. Finding himself in the ancient Norse mythology, he had to find his place in this new world, not knowing that his mere presence was gonna alter the entire history.

Burdened by the expectations of his father since childhood, Axel didn't live a normal life like others. But one day he was presented a chance to escape his father clutch and he took it without hesitation. Finding himself in the ancient Norse mythology, he had to find his place in this new world, not knowing that his mere presence was gonna alter the entire history.

Modern Inventor reincarnated into Hephaestus. How will mythology change?

I help a bunch of demons return to heaven. I meet the Greek Gods. Then I meet a few characters from Christian mythology.

When Baek Hwan lost everything he loved to a monstrous Yokai, his life came to a brutal end. But death was only the beginning. Cast into the infernal depths of Hell, his soul endured years of torment, consumed by a relentless thirst for vengeance. There, he made a pact with Mokara, a powerful demoness who offered him a deal: her strength in exchange for his body as her vessel. Now reborn with unimaginable power and a heart burning with fury, Baek Hwan has only one purpose—to hunt down and annihilate every Yokai that plagues humanity. Yet, as the lines between man and monster blur, how long can he hold onto his humanity before Mokara’s influence consumes him completely? The hunt begins. The Yokai fear only one name: Baek Hwan.

Kazuki, a Japanese high school student, on his way home from a training session of his school's boxing club, is kidnapped by a hooded guy and taken to a strange, otherworldly room where he encounters a strange, all-powerful entity that gives him a special ability and forces him to go to different universes together with Enea, the guy who brought him to the room, where they have to perform various missions for his entertainment.

In Norse mythology, the Vikings reverently called me the Midgard Serpent that encircles the world - Jörmungandr; in Christian mythology, Christians contemptuously referred to me as the Ancient Dragon, the Ancient Serpent - Satan; in Greek mythology, the gods fearfully named me the Hundred-Headed Dragon - Typhon; in Kunlun mythology, the shamans fanatically called me the Torch Dragon - Zhu Jiuyin… Mayan mythology, Buddhist mythology, Slavic mythology, Celtic mythology, Nahuatl mythology, Japanese mythology, Assyrian mythology, Egyptian mythology, Finnish mythology… In numerous mythological tales, I traversed through them, known as a monster, yet only seeking the truth. … This is a story of an evil god.

Hitomi Yoshida, daughter of an American-Japanese couple. A fan of online games and stories, she is killed and sent to another world by the grace of the goddess Artemis. With her unique "world oracle" ability, she must navigate a steep path to survive. As she prevents the world she was sent to, she faces the apocalypse.

Zhang Yu, a young man from Earth, accidentally crossed into the Desolate continent where martial arts is flourishing, and became the dean of a down-and-out academy. He has to start off as a beggar and recruit students by bluffing. After trying so hard to recruit his first student, Zhang Yu was rewarded with the "Super Dean System": the Insight Technique. With the insight technique enabled, Zhang Yu can see other people's basic attributes: gender, age, talent, cultivation and so on. When the Insight Technique is activated, Zhang Yu will be able to see the errors of all the techniques and skills, and then modify them to make them perfect. By opening the Insight Technique, Zhang Yu would be able to see the flaws in the enemy's cultivated techniques and martial arts, and then attack the opponent's weaknesses. From this moment on, Zhang Yu's fate, took a turn for the worse.....

17 歳のアルンは社会奉仕活動が大嫌いです。環境保護活動家の父親に地元の森林を清掃するよう強制され、他の場所にいたいと思っていました。しかし、謎のワタリガラスが彼を隠れた洞窟に導いたとき、彼の退屈な午後は恐ろしい方向へと変わります。 洞窟の奥深くで、アルンは古代の遺物を発見しました。それは不吉な色が渦巻く壺です。彼がそれを開けた瞬間、暗黒の力が解き放たれ、彼の心と体を侵略します。 次に何が起こるのか、それが今の主な疑問です。

In the aftermath of an endless void, a divine spark gave rise to three sibling deities—Amaterasu, the radiant creator; Tsukihana, the contemplative mediator; and Susano’o, the storm-bringer. Together, they shaped Kaminoyama, a world of beauty and balance, their harmony birthing sacred beasts, yokai, and mortals endowed with infinite potential. But perfection is fragile. A clash of ideologies among the siblings spiraled into a devastating war, plunging the land into chaos. Susano’o’s storms corrupted the lifeblood of the world, while Amaterasu’s light fought to preserve it, and Tsukihana sought balance between her warring siblings. Their conflict shattered the heavens, extinguished suns, and birthed dark forces that reshaped the world forever. The final battle saw heart-wrenching sacrifices, as Tsukihana gave her life to sever Susano’o’s chaos from the world. The war ended, but at a tremendous cost—a single sun, a lone moon, and a fractured realm scarred by darkness. Now, with the gods withdrawn, mortals must forge their own path in a land where hope flickers like dying embers. What lies ahead in the ashes of creation? Only those with the courage to rise will uncover the truth—and face the remnants of divine fury.

When John Milton, the poet, dies, he ascends not to the Christian Heaven or Hell, but to a cosmic realm where all gods of all mythologies reside. They each grant him a fragment of their power, recognizing his unparalleled mastery of language and understanding of the divine and infernal. Reborn into a new universe where gods and mortals mingle, Milton possesses absolute power and dominion over time, space, and reality itself.

In a Another World Hero Summoning gone wrong 30 students of a certain Japanese high school got killed during the summoning and ended up reincarnating. Some become monsters and others become fantasy races but all of them are armed with unique abilities and born into various backgrounds. Join our protagonist as he struggles to survive as a snake in another world. **** This novel is inspired by ; * Chrysalis *I'm A Spider, So What? * That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime The image on the cover is not mine. Credit to the creator