Yōkai

Yōkai (jap.: 妖怪) are spirits, demons or monsters with animal features from japanese folklore. They often can shapeshift and their moral alignment often differs a lot. Like humans, Yōkai can be malevolent or benevolent.

Other names
Shapeshifters:
 * Ayakashi (jap.: あやかし)
 * Mononoke (jap.: 物の怪)
 * Mamono (jap.: 魔物)
 * Bakemono (jap.: 化物)
 * Obake (jap.: お化け)

See also: Spectre, Ghosts, Kappa, Tengu;