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#828 Japan's mythical "oni" in manga
Oni are mythical monsters similar to the ogres of Western tradition. Like many of the legendary Japanese creatures, their characteristics are often adopted for manga characters, including series such as Lum, The Promised Neverland, and Demon Slayer. Our own Patrick has compiled a lot of data on them, and he's here this time to fill us in. He also discusses the main points of monster theory.
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