Myths and Legends

Myths and Legends


423: Japanese folkore: The Illusionists

December 03, 2025

????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