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The '''''Rokurokubi''''' is a yokai from popular folklore. Depicted as a gorgeous woman, she would scare wary travelers with her extending neck.
The '''Rokurokubi''' {{Nihongo|ろくろ{{ruby|首|くび}}|3=lit. ''pulley neck''}} is a kind of [[Japan]]ese [[:Category:Yokai|yokai]], or folklore creature. Rokurokubi appear in the [[1968]] [[Kadokawa|Daiei]] films ''[[Yokai Monsters: 100 Monsters]]'', ''[[Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare]]'', as well as the latter's [[2005]] remake ''[[The Great Yokai War]]'' and its [[2021]] sequel ''[[The Great Yokai War: Guardians]]''.
 
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==History==
==History==
===[[Yokai Monsters: Along with Ghosts]]===
===[[Showa era]]===
The Rokurokubi's first appearance, where she appeared in a story about two masterless samurai fishing in a cursed lake. Taking the form of the older's wife, she scared the two, when in reality, they were struck by lightening.  
[[File:Rokurokubi-movie.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Rokurokubi in ''[[Yokai Monsters: 100 Monsters]]'']]
 
====''[[Yokai Monsters: 100 Monsters]]''====
===[[Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare]]===
The Rokurokubi appeared in a folktale about two masterless samurai fishing in a cursed lake. Taking the form of the elder samurai's wife, she scared the two. However, in reality, the pair had simply been struck by lightning.
[[File:Second Rokurokubi.png|thumb]]
====''[[Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare]]''====
This is the Rokurokubi's first heroic role. Appearing in an old shrine, along with several other yokai, she was asked to help evict the Babalonian [[Daimon]] from the Kappa's territory. At first, she didn't believe that such a thing like Daimon existed, but after children literally ran to the yokai's hang out for shelter, then learning that Daimon, possessed as the emperor, did the Yokai spring into action.
Appearing in an old shrine along with several other yokai, Rokurokubi was asked to help evict the Babylonian demon [[Daimon]] from the territory of the [[Aogappa]]. At first, she didn't believe that such a thing like Daimon could exist. Eventually, she and the other yokai encountered Daimon. She extended her neck to coax the demon in to trying to suck her blood so that she may frighten him, but he instead tied her neck in to a knot. Later, Rokurokubi and Japan's other yokai helped to battle against Daimon, ultimately vanquishing him.
Rokurokubi, along with the other Yokai, freed the captured children from the guards, and literally, stuck her neck out. She let Daimon try to suck her blood, only to lengthen her neck in an attempt to scare him, only to have him tie her neck in a knot. Later, she took part in trying to find the real Daimon among the clones as many yokai attempted to do the same.
===[[Heisei era]]===
 
[[File:TGYWG - Rokurokubi.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Rokurokubi in ''[[The Great Yokai War: Guardians]]'']]
===[[Yokai Monsters: 100 Monsters]]===
====''[[The Great Yokai War]]''====
Though appearing in shadow, the Rokurokubi can be seen in the background as the Yokai take revenge on the humans who disrespected them.
As Tadashi stumbled along the Goblin Forrest, lost and scared by other yokai, he wandered into a small cabin. There, on a futon, a coughing lady met him. Tadashi asked the lady for help, but alas, she was feeling unwell; she then coughed and her neck extended. Her jig up, the Rokurokubi took delight in scaring the young Kirin Rider, even licking him.
 
===[[The Great Yokai War]]===
[[File:2006 Rokurokubi.png|thumb]]
The Rokurokubi was once again, appealed to by [[Kappa]] and begged to join the cause to fight against the threat invading Japan. Like before, she didn't believe the water imp and chose to stay in the background. But when all the yokai, monsters, spirits and demons converged on a single place for a festival, Rokurokubi was there enjoying the party.
 
===[[Gegege no Kitaro (2007)]]===
[[File:Gegege Rokurokubi.png|thumb]]
Serving as an underground dancer, this Rokurokubi was married to one of the flaming wheel yokai, and provided valuable information to Kitaro and Nekomusume.


==Powers and Abilities==
Later, like in ''Spook Warfare'', Rokurokubi was appealed to by a [[Kappa]], this time [[Kawataro]]. He begged her to join the fight against an imminent threat invading Japan. She declined, stating she already stuck her neck out already. However, when all of the yokai, demons, and other spirits converged on Tokyo, Rokurokubi was one of the masses, enjoying the festivities. When Kato was defeated, and his work exploding, Rokurkubi wasn't launched, but her neck was extended while [[Nurarihyon]] clung to it, both laughing the entire way.
*Stretching Neck: As with their folklore origins, the Rokurokubi in all her appearances, can stretch her neck great distances.  
*Teleporting: Only exhibited in [[Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare]], the Rokurokubi can teleport great distances.


==Trivia==
===[[Reiwa era]]===
*The Rokurokubi is a staple in the [[Gegege no Kitaro]] series, appeared in the Yokai based armies in [[Super Sentai]] and has appeared in many forms of media.
====''[[The Great Yokai War: Guardians]]''====
To be added.
==Abilities==
===Stretching neck===
The Rokurokubi's primary trait is her ability to stretch her neck to great lengths.
===Teleportation===
The Rokurokubi which appeared in ''[[Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare]]'' possessed the ability to teleport long distances.
==Filmography==
*''[[Yokai Monsters: One Hundred]]'' (1968)
*''[[Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare]]'' (1968)
*''[[The Great Yokai War]]'' (2005)
*''[[The Great Yokai War: Guardians]]'' (2021)
==Gallery==
{{Main|Rokurokubi/Gallery}}
{{Monsters}}
{{Comments}}
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Latest revision as of 07:36, 27 December 2023

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Rokurokubi
Rokurokubi in The Great Yokai War: Guardians
Rokurokubi in The Great Yokai War
Rokurokubi in Yokai Monsters: 100 Monsters
Species Yokai
Allies Other yokai
Enemies Daimon
Played by ShowaIkuko Mori
Heisei: Asumi Miwa
Reiwa: Myra Meadows
First appearance Latest appearance
Yokai Monsters:
100 Monsters
The Great Yokai
War: Guardians

The Rokurokubi (ろくろ (くび), lit. pulley neck) is a kind of Japanese yokai, or folklore creature. Rokurokubi appear in the 1968 Daiei films Yokai Monsters: 100 Monsters, Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare, as well as the latter's 2005 remake The Great Yokai War and its 2021 sequel The Great Yokai War: Guardians.

History

Showa era

Yokai Monsters: 100 Monsters

The Rokurokubi appeared in a folktale about two masterless samurai fishing in a cursed lake. Taking the form of the elder samurai's wife, she scared the two. However, in reality, the pair had simply been struck by lightning.

Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare

Appearing in an old shrine along with several other yokai, Rokurokubi was asked to help evict the Babylonian demon Daimon from the territory of the Aogappa. At first, she didn't believe that such a thing like Daimon could exist. Eventually, she and the other yokai encountered Daimon. She extended her neck to coax the demon in to trying to suck her blood so that she may frighten him, but he instead tied her neck in to a knot. Later, Rokurokubi and Japan's other yokai helped to battle against Daimon, ultimately vanquishing him.

Heisei era

The Great Yokai War

As Tadashi stumbled along the Goblin Forrest, lost and scared by other yokai, he wandered into a small cabin. There, on a futon, a coughing lady met him. Tadashi asked the lady for help, but alas, she was feeling unwell; she then coughed and her neck extended. Her jig up, the Rokurokubi took delight in scaring the young Kirin Rider, even licking him.

Later, like in Spook Warfare, Rokurokubi was appealed to by a Kappa, this time Kawataro. He begged her to join the fight against an imminent threat invading Japan. She declined, stating she already stuck her neck out already. However, when all of the yokai, demons, and other spirits converged on Tokyo, Rokurokubi was one of the masses, enjoying the festivities. When Kato was defeated, and his work exploding, Rokurkubi wasn't launched, but her neck was extended while Nurarihyon clung to it, both laughing the entire way.

Reiwa era

The Great Yokai War: Guardians

To be added.

Abilities

Stretching neck

The Rokurokubi's primary trait is her ability to stretch her neck to great lengths.

Teleportation

The Rokurokubi which appeared in Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare possessed the ability to teleport long distances.

Filmography

Gallery

Main article: Rokurokubi/Gallery.

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