Otoroshi

Otoroshi (おとろし, "scary") is a Yōkai in Japanese mythology.

Mythology

The Otoroshi is a rare and mysterious creature that resembles a hunched creature that is covered in a messy mane, has blue or red skin, and has large tusks. It is a master of disguise and only appears when they want to appear. The Otoroshi is often sighted perching on top of roofs, and temple gates. It will often pounce on anyone who has a wicked soul where it will tear them to shreds and eat their remains outside of their usual food of small birds. Despite their frightful appearances, the Otoroshi is loyal to the guardian deities.

Popular culture

• Different adaptions of Otoroshi appear in the Super Sentai franchise:
  • In Samurai Sentai Shinkenger, the monster Ushirobushi is an Otoroshi-themed Ayakashi. In it's adaption Power Rangers Samurai, the monster was adapted as "Robtish."
  • In Shuriken Sentai Ninninger, the Otoroshi is the result of a sealing shuriken coming in contact with a lawn mower. In it's adaption Power Rangers Ninja Steel, the monster was adapted as "Game Goblin."
• An Otoroshi is featured in Yo-kai Watch.

External links

• Otoroshi at Yokai.com