The Kejōrō is a form of Yokai from Japan whose name means “hairy prostitute.” They live in brothels and red-light districts and target young men. They appear as women with their heads and bodies concealed by long black hair. Typically only the hair on their head grows unnaturally long, but sometimes they are entirely covered in hair. It is unclear whether they have normal human faces under their hair, deformed monstrous forms, or no face at all. Men approach them from behind and while they stand in shock when she reveals their monstrous appearance, the Kejōrō wraps him in her hair and slices him to pieces. They may sometimes cut…

The Kamikiri is an obscure form of Yokai from Japanese myth. The name Kamikiri means haircutter, and the name Kamikiri-Mushi means “hair cutting insect.” The name is very similar to the Japanese word “Kamakiri” which means mantis, often leading to a connection between the two. They had no witnesses but were still visualized and depicted in the Edo period. They have bird-like faces, pincer hands, and big eyes. They’re often depicted with the hair they cut off falling to the ground. Some believe they may be arthropods. They live in urban areas and are sometimes found near toilets and alleyways. They can quietly sneak into places and may hide under…

The Kamaitachi is a form of Yokai from Japanese myth. Its name translates to “sickle weasel” and is often depicted as weasels holding tiny sickles. They work together in groups of three. The first Kamaitachi slashes at the victim to knock them down, the second one slashes the body before it even reaches the ground, and the third then magically heals the wound, spilling almost no blood. Attacks from the Kamaitachi often happen in swamps, and sometimes those who have been attacked will become incredibly sick and then die. Citations: Maberry, Jonathan. Vampire Universe: The Dark World of Supernatural Beings That Haunt Us, Hunt Us, and Hunger for Us. United…