Chōchin Obake

Illustration of a Japanese lantern ghost (Chōchin Obake) with a human-like face, based on traditional yokai folklore

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This is a free illustration of Chōchin Obake, a ghostly lantern spirit from Japanese folklore. Said to originate in the Edo period, this yokai resembles an old lantern with a human-like face, often depicted as eerie or unsettling. One famous version was drawn by ukiyo-e master Hokusai, featuring a warped face stretching across the paper shade. According to legend, this creature startles people at night and may even steal their souls.

Use this character in spooky content, yokai-themed games, or culturally inspired storytelling. It’s especially fitting for Halloween designs or scenes with a dash of supernatural weirdness.

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