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The Night Parade of One Hundred Demons: A Journey into Yokai Art

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  • Video Games: Ōkami, Nioh, Yo-kai Watch, and Pokémon (e.g., the parade of ghost-type Pokémon) all draw directly from the imagery.
  • Festivals & Art: Contemporary Hyakki Yagyō parades are staged in cities like Kyoto and Tokyo, where people dress as yokai—transforming ancient fear into participatory celebration.

    • The game's theme is rooted in the Japanese legend of Hyakki Yagyō (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons), a folkloric event where supernatural creatures roam the streets in a chaotic, festival-like procession. The Night Parade of One Hundred Demons: A