- Kasa-obake
nihongo|Karakasa|唐傘|extra="Chinese umbrella", or Kasa Obake, are a type of
Tsukumogami , a form ofJapan eseSpirit that originate from objects reaching their 100th year of existence, thus becoming animate. Karakasa in particular are Spirits ofParasol s (umbrellas) that reach thecentury milestone. They are typically portrayed with one eye, a long tongue protruding from an open mouth, and a single foot, generally wearing a geta.See also
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Obake
*Yokai
*Chochinobake
*Tsukumogami Appearances in the Media
* In the
Yokai Monsters series.
* In "Gegege no Kitaro ", The Kasa-Obake is a central character
* Karakasa appear as enemies in various video games: "Ganbare Goemon ", "Demon's World ", ', "Parodius Da! -Shinwa kara Owarai e- ", ', "Pocky & Rocky ","Ghost Online ", "" and "Ragnarok Online ". In "Kirby's Dream Land 2 " as well as "Kirby's Dream Land 3 ", the Kasa-Obake is a miniboss character called Jumpershoot.
* Karakasa along with nurikabe are portrayed in one "Azumanga Daioh " episode.
* The Karakasa was adopted by the Konan Goryo as the group's mascot upon its founding in 2004.
* Karakasa has also appeared on the volume 10 cover of the manga "Rosario+Vampire ", as well as random appearances in the manga "xXxHOLiC " by "CLAMP ".
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