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|type1            =Normal
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|type2            =Gold
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|nicknames        =Karakasaobake, Kasaobake,<br>Kasabake, Ipponashi,<br>Karakasaipponashi, Obakekasa
|name            =Karakasakozo
|nicknames        =Karakasa, Karakasa Kozou,<br>Ipponashi no Kasa, Bakekasa{{sup|[[The Great Yokai War|TGYW]]}}
|species          =Umbrella [[:Category:Yokai|yokai]]
|species          =Umbrella [[:Category:Yokai|yokai]]
|allies          ={{small|Other [[:Category:Yokai|yokai]]}}{{sup|[[Yokai Monsters: One Hundred Monsters|YM:OHM]]-[[Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare|YM:SW]], [[The Great Yokai War|GYW]]}}, [[Coonjo]]{{sup|[[Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka|G!KU]]}}
|allies          =Other [[:Category:Yokai|yokai]], [[Coonjo]]{{sup|[[Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka|G!KU]]}}
|enemies          =[[Daimon]]{{sup|[[Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare|YM:SW]]}}, [[Uragira]]{{sup|[[Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka|G!KU]]}},<br>[[Nyudo]]{{sup|[[Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka|G!KU]]}}, [[Kotaro Ushiwaka]]{{sup|[[Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka|G!KU]]}}
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|portrayed        =Toshiro Ishi (voice){{sup|[[Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka|G!KU]]}}
|portrayed        =Toshiro Ishii (voice){{sup|[[Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka|G!KU]]}}
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|debut            =''[[Yokai Monsters: One Hundred Monsters|Yokai Monsters:<br>One Hundred Monsters]]''
|last            =''[[The Great Yokai War]]''
|last            =''[[The Great Yokai War: Guardians|The Great Yokai<br>War: Guardians]]''
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'''Karakasakozo''' {{Nihongo|からかさ小僧|Karakasakozō|lit. ''Paper Umbrella Boy''}} is a kind of [[Japan]]ese [[:Category:Yokai|yokai]], or folklore creature. They appear in the [[1968]] [[Kadokawa|Daiei]] [[:Category:Films|films]] ''[[Yokai Monsters: One Hundred Monsters]]'' and ''[[Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare]]'', their [[2005]] spiritual successor ''[[The Great Yokai War]]'', and episode 95 of the [[1974]] [[Toho]] [[:Category:Yokai|yokai]] [[:Category:Television Series|series]], ''[[Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka]]'', titled "[[Karakasakozo (episode)|Karakasakozo]]."
'''Karakasakozo''' {{Nihongo|から{{ruby|傘|かさ}}{{ruby|小|こ}}{{ruby|僧|ぞう}}|Karakasakozō|lit. ''paper umbrella boy''}} is a kind of [[:Category:Yokai|yokai]] in [[Japan]]ese folklore. They appear in the [[1968]] [[Daiei]] [[:Category:Films|films]] ''[[Yokai Monsters: One Hundred Monsters]]'' and ''[[Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare]]'', the latter's [[2005]] remake ''[[The Great Yokai War]]'' and its [[2021]] sequel ''[[The Great Yokai War: Guardians]]'', and episode 95 of the [[1974]] [[Toho]] [[:Category:Television Series|series]] ''[[Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka]]'', titled "[[Karakasakozo (episode)|Karakasakozo]]."
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==Name==
==Name==
Karakasakozo are referred to by several other names in Japanese folklore, including '''Karakasaobake''' {{Nihongo|から傘おばけ}}, '''Kasaobake''' {{Nihongo|傘おばけ}}, '''Kasabake''' {{Nihongo|傘化け}}, '''Ipponashi''' {{Nihongo|一本足}}, '''Karakasaipponashi''' {{Nihongo|からかさ一本足}}, and '''Obakekasa''' {{Nihongo|お化け傘}}. In the ''Yokai Monsters'' series and ''[[Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka]]'', it consistently uses the name Karakasakozo, while in ''[[The Great Yokai War]]'' it is instead called '''Bakekasa''' {{Nihongo|化け傘}}.
These yokai are called numerous names in Japanese folklore; however, the most common is '''Karakasakozo''', derived from the Japanese words ''karakasa'' (から{{ruby|傘|かさ}})—referring to a paper umbrella—and ''kozō'' ({{ruby|小|}}{{ruby|僧|ぞう}}), meaning "boy" or "young monk." The poster for ''[[Yokai Monsters: 100 Monsters]]'' labels its Karakasakozo as '''Ipponashi no Kasa''' {{Nihongo|{{ruby|一|いっ}}{{ruby|本|ぽん}}{{ruby|足|あし}}の{{ruby|傘|かさ}}|3=lit. ''one-legged umbrella''}}, while the film's trailer simply calls him '''Karakasa''' {{Nihongo|からかさ|3=lit. ''paper umbrella''}}. The poster for ''[[Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare|Spook Warfare]]'' refers to him by the Karakasakozo name, which is also used in ''[[Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka]]'' and ''[[The Great Yokai War: Guardians]]''. The creature from ''[[The Great Yokai War]]'' is instead called '''Bakekasa''' {{Nihongo|{{ruby|化|ば}}け{{ruby|傘|かさ}}|3=lit. ''haunted umbrella''}}. The ''Gamera, Gappa, Guilala: Special Effects Encyclopedia'' trading card series refers to the Karakasa from ''100 Monsters'' as "Ipponashi no Kasa," while the one from ''Spook Warfare'' is labeled either "Karakasa Kozou" or "Karakasa."
==Design==
==Design==
Karakasakozo generally resemble an umbrella with one eye in the center of their face, a long tongue and one to two long legs, typically wearing sandals.
Karakasakozo generally resemble an umbrella with one eye in the center of their face, a long tongue and one to two long legs, typically wearing sandals.
==History==
==History==
===[[Showa era|Showa series]]===
===[[Showa era]]===
====''[[Yokai Monsters: One Hundred Monsters]]''====
====''[[Yokai Monsters: One Hundred Monsters]]''====
A Karakasakozo was first seen when it came to life from a man's drawings. It danced and played with the man, before vanishing.
A Karakasakozo was first seen when it came to life from a man's drawings. It danced and played with the man, before vanishing.
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===[[Millennium era|Millennium series]]===
[[File:Kakasa GYW.png|thumb|right|200px|Bakekasa being held by [[Aburasumashi]] in<br>''[[The Great Yokai War]]'']]
===[[Heisei era]]===
====''[[The Great Yokai War]]''====
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[[File:Kakasa GYW.png|thumb|right|200px|Bakekasa being held by [[Aburasumashi]] in<br>''[[The Great Yokai War]]'']]
The Karakasakozo, called Bakekasa here, makes a cameo when all of the various other yokai begin formulating a plan to take action against their mindless machine counterparts. It complained that it already partook in one war and that was enough. It later was summoned to the giant festival mistakenly being held on the antagonist's base, carrying [[Aburasumashi]] as it did during the war against [[Daimon]].
The Karakasakozo, called Bakekasa here, makes a cameo when all of the various other yokai begin formulating a plan to take action against their mindless machine counterparts. It complained that it already partook in one war and that was enough. It later was summoned to the giant festival mistakenly being held on the antagonist's base, carrying [[Aburasumashi]] as it did during the war against [[Daimon]].
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===[[Reiwa era]]===
====''[[The Great Yokai War: Guardians]]''====
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==Abilities==
==Abilities==
*The Karakasakozo in ''Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka'' wielded a short sword with a cross-shaped blade.
===Sword===
==Filmography==
The Karakasakozo in ''Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka'' wielded a short sword with a cross-shaped blade.
==Selected filmography==
*''[[Yokai Monsters: One Hundred Monsters]]'' (1968)
*''[[Yokai Monsters: One Hundred Monsters]]'' (1968)
*''[[Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare]]'' (1969)
*''[[Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare]]'' (1969)
*''[[Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka]]'' (TV 1974-1975) [episode 95]
*''[[Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka]]'' (TV 1974-1975) [episode 95]
*''[[The Great Yokai War]]'' (2005)
*''[[The Great Yokai War]]'' (2005)
*''[[The Great Yokai War: Guardians]]'' (2021)
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Main|Karakasakozo/Gallery}}
{{Main|Karakasakozo/Gallery}}
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{{Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka}}
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Latest revision as of 07:32, 27 December 2023

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Karakasakozo
Karakasakozo closed in Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare
Karakasakozo opened in Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare
Alternate names Karakasa, Karakasa Kozou,
Ipponashi no Kasa, BakekasaTGYW
Species Umbrella yokai
Allies Other yokai, CoonjoG!KU
Enemies DaimonYMSW, UragiraG!KU,
NyudoG!KU, Kotaro UshiwakaG!KU
Played by Toshiro Ishii (voice)G!KU
First appearance Latest appearance
Yokai Monsters:
One Hundred Monsters
The Great Yokai
War: Guardians

Karakasakozo (から (かさ) () (ぞう),   Karakasakozō, lit. paper umbrella boy) is a kind of yokai in Japanese folklore. They appear in the 1968 Daiei films Yokai Monsters: One Hundred Monsters and Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare, the latter's 2005 remake The Great Yokai War and its 2021 sequel The Great Yokai War: Guardians, and episode 95 of the 1974 Toho series Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka, titled "Karakasakozo."

Name

These yokai are called numerous names in Japanese folklore; however, the most common is Karakasakozo, derived from the Japanese words karakasa (から (かさ))—referring to a paper umbrella—and kozō ( () (ぞう)), meaning "boy" or "young monk." The poster for Yokai Monsters: 100 Monsters labels its Karakasakozo as Ipponashi no Kasa ( (いっ) (ぽん) (あし) (かさ), lit. one-legged umbrella), while the film's trailer simply calls him Karakasa (からかさ, lit. paper umbrella). The poster for Spook Warfare refers to him by the Karakasakozo name, which is also used in Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka and The Great Yokai War: Guardians. The creature from The Great Yokai War is instead called Bakekasa ( () (かさ), lit. haunted umbrella). The Gamera, Gappa, Guilala: Special Effects Encyclopedia trading card series refers to the Karakasa from 100 Monsters as "Ipponashi no Kasa," while the one from Spook Warfare is labeled either "Karakasa Kozou" or "Karakasa."

Design

Karakasakozo generally resemble an umbrella with one eye in the center of their face, a long tongue and one to two long legs, typically wearing sandals.

History

Showa era

Yokai Monsters: One Hundred Monsters

A Karakasakozo was first seen when it came to life from a man's drawings. It danced and played with the man, before vanishing.

Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare

In this film, the Karakasakozo has an important role, and is one of the protagonists. It is the second yokai seen in the film. It helped in the first battle with Daimon, but it to was defeated. It also helped organize the spirit army for the final battle with Daimon. As the yokai of Japan fought against Daimon and his many clones, Aburasumashi struggled to find the true Daimon. After finding it, Aburasumashi asked a Karasutengu for help, and the two were sent skyward by a gust of wind. Along with two other yokai, Aburasumashi stabbed Daimon in the eye. With the threat of the Babylonian demon gone, the Karakasakozo joined its fellow yokai in celebration.

Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka

"Karakasakozo"

To be added.

Bakekasa being held by Aburasumashi in
The Great Yokai War

Heisei era

The Great Yokai War

The Karakasakozo, called Bakekasa here, makes a cameo when all of the various other yokai begin formulating a plan to take action against their mindless machine counterparts. It complained that it already partook in one war and that was enough. It later was summoned to the giant festival mistakenly being held on the antagonist's base, carrying Aburasumashi as it did during the war against Daimon.

Reiwa era

The Great Yokai War: Guardians

To be added.

Abilities

Sword

The Karakasakozo in Go! Kotaro Ushiwaka wielded a short sword with a cross-shaped blade.

Selected filmography

Gallery

Main article: Karakasakozo/Gallery.

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