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Yokai Attack!: The Japanese Monster Survival Guide Paperback – October 1, 2008

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Kodansha USA (October 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 4770030703
  • ISBN-13: 978-4770030702
  • Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 0.7 x 5.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #726,210 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsUtilitarian yet detailed handbook - perfect for yokai fieldwork!
By J. Cameron McClain on August 31, 2008
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When's the last time you asked yourself, "Gee, how do I keep my home safe from the Bathtub Licker?" Not recently, you say? And yet to a Japanese child, the mention of the name "Akaname" evokes the image of a large, red demonlike creature with a long tongue and glaring eyes, that hides in the bathroom at night. Aren't you glad you were warned? Then thank your lucky stars you're buying Yokai Attack! The Japanese Monster Survival Guide.

Each of the more than 50 detailed descriptions provide everything you'll need when faced with one of these legendary Japanese monsters. The first page of each entry is the "Stats Sheet" page, containing vital information such as monster height, weight, mode of locomotion, and any special abilities, as well as a full page color image (by talented illustrator Tatsuya Morino) of the yokai in question. The pages following contain information on the type of threat each yokai represents (whether it be just a scare, or a definitely-to-be-avoided disembowelment), as well as any defensive measures that can be taken, origin stories, typical location where found, regional variants of the monster, in addition to stories, facts, and legends surrounding that creature and its habits. Truly, the amount of information contained for each yokai is substantial, and will undoubtedly prove crucial to the would-be yokai hunter (or as often as not, the "yokai hunted").

The authors have made on-the-go referencing easier as well (very important when you're not sure if you're facing a Kuchisaki Onna or a Futakuchi Onna!) by separating yokai into groupings by type, from the ferocious to the feeble. What's more, each grouping has its own tab for flip-through ease, very convenient when you're running away from a creature at close to a full-out sprint!Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsEverything you ever wanted to know about Japanese monsters!
By Laura I on September 24, 2008
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This is a really fun book, even better than I would have expected. The book is about the size of a manga and is full color inside. The illustrations are excellent and is just so much fun to read, after reading a couple pages about one monster, you want to check out the next, as they just get more and more bizarre and entertaining!

I've been watching animes and reading mangas for many years now and I've noticed some of the same strange monsters showing up over and over again. I was intrigued and wanted to know more about them, since I'm interested in folklore in general and Japan seems to have a very rich monster mythology. If you've watched animes like Inuyasha, Devil Man or Blood Reign, then you've already seen a few of the yokai featured in this book already. But as familiar as I *thought* I was with Japanese monsters, probably 80% of these I've never heard of before and it was a delight to learn more!

Each yokai is given specifications such as: height, weight, attack and defense. Also includes a wonderfully drawn illustration and if available, traditional Japanese illustrations (such as a 19th century woodblock print). As well as the Japanese name, English translation, and (very helpful) pronunciation of the Japanese name.

So if you've ever wanted to learn more about Japanese monsters, here's the perfect guide! Everything you ever wanted to know, from the standard bakemono to the bizarre Tofu Boy.
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4.0 out of 5 starsNight parade of 100 demons
By Zack Davisson HALL OF FAMETOP 500 REVIEWERVINE VOICE on September 24, 2008
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Japan is a monster country. While other countries may have their vampires and wolfmen, their unseelie courts and ogres and giants, Japan is home to a traditional eight million different varieties of spooks and lurkers in the dark. Japanese children obsess on them and memorize them the way American children do dinosaurs, and you would be hard-pressed to find a child without at least one of the ubiquitous tomes detailing their haunting places and special attributes.

"Yokai Attack! The Japanese Monster Survival Guide" (subtitled "A survival guide for foreigners", although this is only subtly written in Japanese), is one of the few books available on this traditional aspect of Japanese culture. Emulating such books as The Zombie Survival Guide, it takes a tongue-in-cheek approach to the bizarre menagerie. It acts like a video game guide, giving statistics such as height, weight, favorite food, method of attack, surviving an encounter, etc...A total of forty-six yokai get the treatment, from the famous beasties like the kappa and tengu, to the lesser-knowns like the dorotabo and the hashi hime.

This is very much a "flipping book", not to be read in one sitting but going through checking out the yokai who catch one's eye. Every entry is accompanied by an illustration, by Morino Tatsuya. Morino was an assistant to the yokai-master Mizuki Shigeru, and while his ability is not at Mizuki's level he does a good job with the style. All of the illustrations are in color, and are often accompanied by older artwork such as ukiyo-e prints and toys featuring the various yokai.

When reading this book, I was of two minds.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsAmusing and Educational!
By Jessica Rose on March 5, 2011
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If you're looking for exposure to a bunch of common yokai, this is a fun read! It's small enough that it's not imposing and it's informative! It's fun to realize you've seen some of the monsters referenced in movies and anime before! It's written in an easy to read manner and has classifications to help find what you're looking for. Fun book!
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4.0 out of 5 starsLove the subject matter and it seemed well researched

Love the subject matter and it seemed well researched. The layout was very snazzy, though I guess I could have done without the gimmicky "field guide" tone. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Eric R.
5.0 out of 5 starsAwesome attack

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Published 17 months ago by Sandra Droz
5.0 out of 5 starsLove it

one of the most delicious monsters encyclopedias to read I've ever seen! the text is pleasant without being childish, informative and well illustrated!

Published on December 30, 2013 by Cliente Amazon
5.0 out of 5 starsA very fun read.

A great addition to any manga fan or paranormal fan's library. Funny, informative, and a bit chilling at times, I often return to this book when I want something imaginative to... Read more

Published on April 17, 2013 by Winter Drake
4.0 out of 5 starsQuick and Quirky Guide to Japanese Monsters

This book gives you a brief run down on a range of Japanese monsters (known collectively as yokai). You'll get all the essential information to help you survive, or avoid, an... Read more

Published on March 14, 2012 by Jacob
5.0 out of 5 starsFascinating, funny and fantastic.

This is a fantastic book for anyone interested in the more esoteric and strange facets of Japanese culture. Read more

Published on February 18, 2011 by Jesse Dylan Watson
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book detailing Japanese monsters

We love this book. My kids always look at the pictures and are interested in the back stories of all the yokai. This is a great reference book for the Japanese monster lover. Read more

Published on September 22, 2010 by B. Simmons
5.0 out of 5 starsIncredible!

I purchased this book for my daughter who is really interested in anything Japanese and, as she was reading it in the car and telling me about it, I decided to look at it later,... Read more

Published on March 10, 2010 by Cheryl M. Sullivan
5.0 out of 5 starsAwesome FREAKIN BOOK! Read it in one sitting

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