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The Definitive Yokai Field Guide

by Shigeru Mizuki (text) & illus. by Shigeru Mizuki
Drawn & Quarterly. Apr. 2026. 184p. tr. from from Japanese by Zack Davisson . pap $20. ISBN 9781770468207. Gr 5 Up
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Gr 5 Up–Compiled and illustrated by the late Mizuki, this guide provides the definitions, origins, types, and locations of yokai that have inspired superstitions and stories from Japan throughout the centuries. The artwork is a compilation of three illustrators, including the author of this guide. The style reflects both Japanese culture and imaginative interpretations of each unique yokai. Fans of anime and manga will recognize some of the illustrated yokai and will be excited to learn their names and why humans fear them, along with fun facts.
VERDICT A necessary guide for fans of Japanese folklore and the supernatural.
Reviewed by Lois Young , Mar 01, 2026

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