Akaname - 垢嘗 - [Yokai]

 Akaname (JP: 垢嘗)

•About this yokai

Akaname are disgusting little red-faced goblin-like yokai who delight in licking up dirt, bathtub grime & sludge with their long bumpy tounges. They appear in filthy restrooms at night when you are asleep.

Though that might sound helpful? –  it is far from a maid: its presence actually amplifies the spread of disease (and that can draw in other more dangerous yokai that are associated with filth or general sickness.) – so, if you have a feeling you've seen one of these recently it is a reminder; better clean up! (👁👅👁)

• Early appearances & History:

it's yet another yokai featured in Gazu Hyakki Yagyo [画図百鬼夜行] (Toriyama sekien, 1776)

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