It belongs to a class of yōkai called tsukumogami (objects which obtain their own spirits after 100 years). This does not refer to a broom for housecleaning, but a broom used in purification ceremonies to sweep away evil spirits. Hahakigami: This shikigami is based on the yōkai Hahakigami, which looks like a broom.Green/Red/Yellow/Blue Imp: these shikigami are based on Amanojaku, wicked yōkai that like to perform evil deeds or tempt human to do so.Similar to Chōchin obake (Lantern Soul), Karakasa kozō likes to scare humans. Umbrella: This shikigami is based on the yōkai Karakasa kozō, which looks like a paper umbrella with one eye and a tongue. Its Japanese/Chinese names (Kiseirei/ Jìshēng hún) mean “parasitic soul”. Parasite: This shikigami is not based on any yōkai.Its Japanese/Chinese names (Hakaarashi no rei/Dàomù xiǎoguǐ) mean “spirit of a grave robber”. Grave Digger: This shikigami is not based on any yōkai.Aka shita punishes farmers who steal water from other farm during drought. Akashita: This shikigami is based on the yōkai Aka shita, which looks like a dark cloud with a hairy face and a red tongue.Lantern Boy: This shikigami is based on the yōkai Chōchin kozō, which looks like a young boy with red face carrying a paper lantern.Lantern Soul: This shikigami is based on the yōkai Chōchin obake, a paper lantern with eyes, mouth and a tongue sticking out.
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