口裂け女 · yurei

Kuchisake-onna

Kuchisake-onna, or the Slit-Mouth Woman, is a contemporary yurei in Japanese urban legend. She is described as a woman with a wide, disfigured mouth, who confronts victims at night, asking if they think she is beautiful. Her origins reveal a tale of betrayal and vengeance, often leading to horrific fates for those who answer 'no'.