Download or read book Yokai Treasures Books 1 3 written by Kate Grove and published by Kate Grove. This book was released on 2024-02-29 with total page 1409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel through time and find love in medieval Japan with witches, samurai, ninja, and yokai in this captivating fantasy romance collection. Sword and Mirror - When Ciara finds herself stranded in medieval Japan in the middle of a territorial war, she must enter into a fake relationship with a samurai warlord to survive. No one gave her a heads-up about supernatural enemies, though. Smoke and Jewel - Following a lead on her cousin's disappearance, Karen's luck seem to run out as she finds herself in a war-torn Japan. The only way out is to convince the ninja who captured her, but they stand on different sides. Blades and Feathers - The plan was easy: infiltrate the stronghold of a greenhorn lord, obtain the treasure, get out. Falling for him was never her intention. This is a collection of the first three books of the Yokai Treasures, a romantasy series set in 16th-century Japan, heavily influenced by folklore and fantasy elements. Includes the following books: -Sword and Mirror -Smoke and Jewel -Blades and Feathers Keywords: collection, omnibus, boxset, slowburn, enemies to lovers, fake relationship, crossdressing, yokai, tengu, samurai, ninja, shinobi, timetravel, Japan, witch, magic, supernatural powers, hurt and comfort, dragons, gods.

Download or read book Sword and Mirror written by Kate Grove and published by Kate Grove. This book was released on 2020-09-18 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A modern-day witch. A 16th-century warlord. And the journey through time that intertwines their fates. A victim of mistaken identity, Ciara finds herself dragged back in time and thrown into the clutches of a maniacal samurai. Risking her life, Ciara manages to escape with a little girl the samurai kidnapped to provoke his rival. While doing so earns her the gratitude of Katsuo, the enemy warlord, an alliance with him comes at a price. Ciara must pretend to be in a relationship with him. Feigning betrothal to a seasoned warlord seems the best way to ensure her safety as she looks for a way home. But the handsome stranger has a dark secret that could land them both in danger. As genuine affection begins to develop between the pair, Katsuo is riddled with doubts. Will his feelings for Ciara interfere with his promise to help her get home? Or will his family’s hidden truth out her life in peril? Keywords: time travel, fantasy romance, Japan, sengoku jidai, warring states, witch, samurai, family secrets, yokai, supernatural powers, medieval, fake marriage, pretend relationship, fake fiancée, supernatural beings, items of power, magic, hurt & comfort, HEA, lord, warlord, nobles, Asia, fade-to-black, free book

Download or read book Foxfire and Lycoris written by Kate Grove and published by Kate Grove. This book was released on 2024-02-29 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After three lifetimes of searching, Eijiro finally finds his long lost love. But Rui knows it's a mistake. They are enemies. She is spying on him. Moreover, there is no such thing as true love. Foxfire and Lycoris is the 4th book in the Yokai Treasures series, a fantasy romance set in16th-century Japan, filled with magic, and creatures from Japanese folklore. Keywords: kitsune, yokai, demon, spy, star crossed lovers, revenge, lord, Asia

Download or read book Smoke and Jewel written by Kate Grove and published by Kate Grove. This book was released on 2020-09-18 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fugitive ninja. A kind-hearted witch. 16th-century Japan. Traitors don't deserve a happy ending, do they? Karen has finally found a clue to her cousin Ciara's disappearance. But before she can follow, she's kidnapped and finds herself in a war-torn, 16th-century Japan. The madman that kidnapped her forces Karen to use her magic to enchant weapons in a castle full of half-yokai. To top it off, her magic is restricted. There's no escape… unless she trusts an untrustworthy ninja, Taiki. Taiki is an excellent spy and assassin. He's also a traitor, as Karen learns. If he's willing to betray someone as powerful as Katsuo, what would he do to her? Which is worse; trusting a traitor or facing a bleak life as a slave enchanting weapons? To complicate matters further, she's falling for the aloof ninja even as he struggles between saving her life at the peril of his own. If he helps her—and is caught—he risks certain death. Will her heart survive any outcome? Smoke and Jewel is the second book of the Youkai Treasures series, a fantasy romance set in the sengoku-jidai (16th-century Japan). Keywords: time-travel, timetravel, fantasy romance, faro, Japan, sengoku jidai, warring states, witch, ninja, shinobi, secrets, yokai, demon, dragon, ghost, spectre, yōkai​, war, supernatural powers, medieval, traitor, betrayal, supernatural beings, items of power, magic, hurt & comfort, HEA, Asia, fade-to-black

Download or read book Soul of the Sword written by Julie Kagawa and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this YA fantasy adventure by a New York Times–bestselling author, a shapeshifter must stop a demon from using a dragon to destroy the world. One thousand years ago, a wish was made, and a sword of rage and lightning was forged. Kamigoroshi. The Godslayer. A weapon powerful enough to seal away the formidable demon Hakaimono. Now he has broken free . . . Kitsune shapeshifter Yumeko has one task: take her piece of the ancient and powerful Scroll of a Thousand Prayers to the Steel Feather temple in order to prevent the summoning of the great Kami Dragon, who will grant one wish to whomever holds the scroll. But she has a new enemy now, more dangerous than any she has yet faced. The demon Hakaimono is free at last, and he has possessed the very person Yumeko trusted to protect her—Kage Tatsumi of the Shadow Clan. Hakaimono has one goal: break the curse of the sword and set himself free to rain chaos and destruction over the land forevermore. To do so, he will need the scroll. And Yumeko is the only one standing in his way. Books in the Shadow of the Fox trilogy: Shadow of the Fox Soul of the Sword Night of the Dragon Praise for Shadow of the Fox “One of my all-time favorite fantasy novels! I’m in love with this book, its characters, its worldbuilding!” —Ellen Oh, author of the Prophecy and Spirit Hunters series “Kagawa uses elements of Japanese mythology and folklore to spin an epic yarn . . . readers will be drawn into the world of Kagawa’s first Japan-based fantasy; with its engaging action scenes and the cliffhanger ending, they will look forward to the next volume. Action-packed adventure.” —Kirkus Reviews “Kagawa’s series starter never disappoints; she’s a vet at putting realistic characters within believable worlds, here doused in Japanese folklore.” —Booklist

Download or read book The Osamu Tezuka Story written by Toshio Ban and published by Stone Bridge Press, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-11-08 with total page 928 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This graphic-format biography of Osamu Tezuka—Japan's "God of Manga"—looks at one of the twentieth century's great creative artists (Astro Boy, Kimba the White Lion, Black Jack). It is also an anecdotal study of the evolution of Japan's early manga and anime business and its heroes. A never-before-seen popular culture history of postwar Japan, it is sure to fascinate fans and anyone interested in manga, anime, and the potential of the graphic storytelling medium. Toshio Ban joined Tezuka Productions in 1974 as one of Tezuka's assistants. After working for a period as a free-lancer, he later re-joined Tezuka Productions in 1978 as the sub-chief of manga production for magazines, supporting Tezuka's creative work until the end. Tezuka Productions Co., Ltd., is the now-legendary company founded by Osamu Tezuka in 1968 to produce his own manga and anime. In the wake of Tezuka's death in 1989, it has continued as a family enterprise, responsible for the development, production, merchandising, licensing, and distribution of his many manga and anime creations, including books, films, and characters. Frederik L. Schodt is a translator, conference interpreter, and award-winning author of books on Japanese history and pop culture. He often served as Osamu Tezuka’s English interpreter and was a consultant on one of his animated features and a TV series.

Download or read book Yokai Character Collection written by Michael Goldstein and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Through fun descriptions and 100+ full color illustrations, the Yokai Character Collection helps readers learn the Japanese alphabet of hiragana by pairing it with legendary creatures from Japanese mythology." --

Download or read book Blades and Feathers written by Kate Grove and published by Kate Grove. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stolen treasure. A desire to be recognized. And a dangerous time to live in. Whoever returns the stolen Jewel to the tengu clan, will be recognized as the next leader. This is the perfect chance for Yoriko to gain her family's affection, and she throws herself into the mission immediately, disguising herself as a man. She didn't plan on working as an aide to a greenhorn lord in the process but she's certain the Jewel is somewhere in his castle and Yoriko is determined to find it. As she watches Takeru deal with the aftermath of the war that left his new territory in shambles, she admires his tenacity and dedication to his people. Unexpectedly drawn to him, Yoriko soon realizes that there may be a place that accepts her as she is, without pretense and bribes - and it isn't the tengu compound. While secrets threaten to keep them apart, she forgets one thing. The Jewel has attracted others, far more dangerous and ruthless than Yoriko. In order to protect him, Yoriko must betray the trust of the only good man in her life. Will they find their way back to each other? Can their love survive her betrayal? Blades and Feathers is the third book in the Yokai Treasures series, a fantasy romance set in sengoku jidai (16th century Japan). Keywords: fantasy romance, faro, Japan, sengoku jidai, warring states, samurai, secrets, yokai, demon, dragon, ghost, spectre, yōkai, war, supernatural powers, medieval, tengu, supernatural beings, items of power, magic, outcast, hurt& comfort, crossdressing, HEA, lord, warlord, nobles, Asia, fade-to-black

Download or read book The Book of Yokai Expanded Second Edition written by Michael Dylan Foster and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2024-10-22 with total page 479 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Significantly expanded and updated—a lively excursion into Japanese folklore and its increasing influence within global popular culture. Monsters, spirits, fantastic beings, and supernatural creatures haunt the folklore and popular culture of Japan. Broadly labeled yōkai, they appear in many forms, from tengu mountain goblins and kappa water sprites, to shape-shifting kitsune foxes and long-tongued ceiling-lickers. Popular today in anime, manga, film, and video games, many yōkai originated in local legends, folktales, and regional ghost stories. The Book of Yōkai invites readers to examine how people create, transmit, and collect folklore, and how they make sense of the mysteries in the world around them. Revised and expanded, this second edition features fifty new illustrations, including an all-new yōkai gallery of stunning color images tracing the visual history of yōkai across centuries. In clear and accessible language, Michael Dylan Foster unpacks the cultural and historical contexts of yōkai, interpreting their varied meanings and introducing people who have pursued them through the ages.

Download or read book Immortal Fire written by Annette Marie and published by Red Winter Trilogy. This book was released on 2017-04-11 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a traitorous deity poised to destroy her world, Emi must break the curse that binds Shiro's magic. But once the ancient power in him awakens, the yokai she loves will be changed forever. As the gods gather to wage war, Emi and Shiro must gamble everything to turn the tide against their immortal foes-even if it means losing each other.

Download or read book Natsume s Book of Friends Vol 25 written by Yuki Midorikawa and published by VIZ Media LLC. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nyanko Sensei is missing, and the only clue to his whereabouts is a shard of pottery painted with calico markings! Following the urgings of a dream sent by the shard, Natsume travels to a local kiln and finds that there's far more going on than just a lost kitty yokai. -- VIZ Media

Download or read book The Book of Yokai written by Michael Dylan Foster and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2015-01-14 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Monsters, ghosts, fantastic beings, and supernatural phenomena of all sorts haunt the folklore and popular culture of Japan. Broadly labeled yokai, these creatures come in infinite shapes and sizes, from tengu mountain goblins and kappa water spirits to shape-shifting foxes and long-tongued ceiling-lickers. Currently popular in anime, manga, film, and computer games, many yokai originated in local legends, folktales, and regional ghost stories. Drawing on years of research in Japan, Michael Dylan Foster unpacks the history and cultural context of yokai, tracing their roots, interpreting their meanings, and introducing people who have hunted them through the ages. In this delightful and accessible narrative, readers will explore the roles played by these mysterious beings within Japanese culture and will also learn of their abundance and variety through detailed entries, some with original illustrations, on more than fifty individual creatures. The Book of Yokai provides a lively excursion into Japanese folklore and its ever-expanding influence on global popular culture. It also invites readers to examine how people create, transmit, and collect folklore, and how they make sense of the mysteries in the world around them. By exploring yokai as a concept, we can better understand broader processes of tradition, innovation, storytelling, and individual and communal creativity. Ê

Download or read book Natsume s Book of Friends Vol 23 written by Yuki Midorikawa and published by VIZ Media LLC. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natsume and his friends stumble into a ghostly treasure hunt when they hear about a haunted painting. His friends are eager to investigate, but Natsume suspects it might involve a dangerous yokai. To protect his friends, Natsume goes along with the quest, but the strain of keeping them in the dark is starting to show. Will Natsume ever be able to tell them the truth? -- VIZ Media

Download or read book Japandemonium Illustrated written by Toriyama Sekien and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2017-01-18 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Japanese folklore abounds with bizarre creatures collectively referred to as the yokai ― the ancestors of the monsters populating Japanese film, literature, manga, and anime. Artist Toriyama Sekien (1712–88) was the first to compile illustrated encyclopedias detailing the appearances and habits of these creepy-crawlies from myth and folklore. Ever since their debut over two centuries ago, the encyclopedias have inspired generations of Japanese artists. Japandemonium Illustrated represents the very first time they have ever been available in English. This historically groundbreaking compilation includes complete translations of all four of Sekien's yokai masterworks: the 1776 Gazu Hyakki Yagyō (The Illustrated Demon Horde's Night Parade), the 1779 Konjaku Gazu Zoku Hyakki (The Illustrated Demon Horde from Past and Present, Continued), the 1781 Konjaku Hyakki Shū (More of the Demon Horde from Past and Present), and the 1784 Hyakki Tsurezure Bukuro (A Horde of Haunted Housewares). The collection is complemented by a detailed introduction and helpful annotations for modern-day readers.

Download or read book written by 梶谷亮治 and published by Pie Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of imaginative (and even humorous) illustrations of hell and other underworld realms in Japanese art works. A great reference for artists and illustrators.

Download or read book Essential Handbook Yo Kai Watch written by Scholastic and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shares facts on over two hundred Yo-kai and includes information on tribes, medals, fusions, and evolutions.

Download or read book The Night Parade of One Hundred Demons written by Matthew Meyer and published by . This book was released on 2015-03-30 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the mists of prehistory to the present day, Japan has always had stories of fantastic monsters. There are women with extra mouths in the backs of their heads, water goblins whose favorite food is inside the human anus, elephant-dragons which feed solely on bad dreams, baby zombies, talking foxes, fire-breathing chickens, animated blobs of rotten flesh that run about the streets at night, and the dreaded "hyakki yagyo" "the night parade of one hundred demons"-when all of the yokai leave their homes and parade through the streets of Japan in one massive spectacle of utter pandemonium. What are yokai? Put simply, they are supernatural creatures of Japanese folklore. The word in Japanese is a combination of "yo," meaning "bewitching," and "kai," meaning "strange." The term encompasses monsters, demons, gods ("kami"), ghosts ("bakemono"), magical animals, transformed humans, urban legends, and other strange phenomena. It is a broad and vague term. Nothing exists in the English language that quite does the trick of capturing the essence of yokai. This field guide contains over 100 illustrated entries covering a wide variety of Japanese yokai. Each yokai is described in detail-including its habitat, diet, origin, and legends-based on translations from centuries-old Japanese texts. This book was first funded on Kickstarter in 2011 and then revised in 2015.