423: Japanese folkore: The Illusionists
03 December 2025

423: Japanese folkore: The Illusionists

Myths and Legends

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👹Something is lurking in the forest temple👹
While the country outside is rocked by the changes in the world, a village grapples with the idea that a monster of a land that's nearly gone still lurks in their midst.



😈 The Creature: Boraro



Watch out or he'll turn you into a human Capri-Sun



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🎵 Music Credits



"An Unknown Visitor" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Late Night Reading" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Minesterio" by Blue Dot Sessions

"Sonatina" by Blue Dot Sessions