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Okiku

Okiku is a tragic yurei from the 'Bancho Sarayashiki' tale, known for her haunting lament of counting plates. After being wrongfully executed, her spirit emerged to seek vengeance and torment her betrayer. Her story is a significant element within the horror genre of Japanese folklore.

Legend

Okiku was falsely accused of losing valuable plates by her samurai master and, after enduring torture, was killed. Her ghost, cursed to count the plates each night, embodies the themes of justice and betrayal.