Amanojaku Physiology

The power to take on the traits of a Amanojaku, a type of demon found in Japanese folklore. Variation of Demon Physiology.

Also Called[]

Amanojaku Mimicry
Amanjaku Physiology

Capabilities[]

Users of this ability are either a member of the Amanojaku or can mimic the traits of such, the Amanojaku are demons from Japanese folklore that appear as horrific little monsters similar to Oni or Yokai, they are extremely malevolent creatures that delight in not only harming and killing others but also corrupting people into performing evil deeds - for this purpose they are often found in opposition to the gods or other divine creatures, who often banish or imprison these vicious little creatures in order to ensure they can not do further harm.

Applications[]

Variations[]

Supernatural Strength
Mutilation
Enhanced Violence
Skin Manipulation; one inventive Amanojaku wore a young girl's skin and tricked her family into thinking it was her.
Demonic Magic

Associations[]

Demon Physiology
Oni Physiology
Yokai Physiology
Imp Physiology; a similar concept in European legend, though imps are not often as openly malevolent.

Limitations[]

Those who are immune to evil or corruption can resist all of these creatures tricks and spells.
Vulnerable to certain rituals and prayers, especially those of a Shrine Maiden or Shinto Priest.
The Four Heavenly Kings (and presumably other deities from this region) utterly dominate these creatures, capable of destroying them or placing them in states of eternal torment.

Known Users[]

Amanojaku (Dororo)
Amanojaku (Ghost Stories); sealed inside a cat.
Amanojaku (Japanese Folklore)
Amanojaku (Megami Tensei series)
Amanojaku (Ninja Sentai Kakuranger)
Cinnamon (Noramimi)
Awashima (Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan)
Sagume Kishin (Touhou Project)
Seija Kijin (Touhou Project)
Amano Jyaku (Urotsukidōji)
Contrarioni/Amanojaku (Yo-kai Watch)
Ogoso Saguru (Youkai Gakkou no Sensei Hajimemashita!)
Amanokujaki (Yu-Gi-Oh!)