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Rokurokubi

Rokurokubi are yokai characterized by their ability to stretch their necks to great lengths, often appearing as regular humans during the day. At night, their true nature emerges as they often engage in mischief or frighten unwitting victims. This duality represents the hidden nature of human existence, balancing the mundane with the supernatural.

Legend

One famous tale involves a Rokurokubi who, while living an ordinary life during the day, shocks her neighbors at night by revealing her true form, blurring the lines between human and yokai.