The yōkai are a species of ethereal beings, which usually appear at night, which many say they have seen, but which each person describes in a different way. This book is the result of many hours dedicated to research information and descriptions present in a variety of sources, including microfilms of drawings and engravings of the eighteenth century from the National Library of Tokyo. The illustrations, created by the brilliant Tatsuya Morino, detail the possible appearance of each yōkai. In addition, next to each monster appears its description and characteristics, something very useful in case of a possible encounter. So forget about Godzilla, Ultraman and the Power Rangers. To Sadako de La Señal (The Ring) and the spooky child of The Curse (The Grudge). Forget everything you know about Japanese horror stories because Yōkai Attack! it will confirm what, surely, you already suspected: that Japan is not only the country where the most terrifying and unknown monsters live, it is also the one that has the most original and fascinating. Yōkai Attack! is your definitive guide to know and identify these dark monsters of traditional Japan. An essential read for fans of horror novels, Japanese culture and manga and anime. «A very valuable resource for anyone interested in J-Horror and in Japanese culture; it gave me a greater understanding of what I have been enjoying for so many years ». Don Coscarelli, director, The saga "Phantasma" and Bubba Ho-Tep YŌKAI ATTACK! is an essential reading for any fan of monsters, horror and manga. Steve Niles, creator, 30 days of darkness.