Mokumokuren

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Mokumokuren
Name
Japanese	目目連
Rōmaji	Mokumokuren
Meaning	Many-Eyed Muraji
Profile
Species	Yōkai
Race	Tsukumogami
Gender	Male
First Appearance
Manga	Mokumokuren (1971)
Anime	Series 2 Episode 32 (1972)
Portrayals
1971 anime	Ichirō Nagai
1985 anime	Banjō Ginga
1996 anime	Masaharu Satō
2007 anime	Kazuya Nakai

Mokumokuren (目目連 Mokumokuren, lit. Many-Eyed Muraji) is an eye Yokai and a recurring antagonist.

Appearance

In general, Mokumokuren takes the form of a swarm of disembodied eyes, most pairs feature various expressions, such as sadness, worry, fear, and anger.

Within the 1971 anime, Mokumokuren's eyes have yellow sclerae and tiny pupils. Each pair of eyes has a solemn expression.

In the 1985 anime, Mokumokuren has white sclerae and small pupils in their eyes. They are normally in an angry expression, but can change depending on his mood.

Within the 1996 anime, Mokumokuren's eyes have white sclerae, black pupils, and thin eyebrows just above. Each pair has a different expression, ranging from anger, worry, and neutral, though they can change depending on his mood.

In the 2007 anime, Mokumokuren has white sclerae, somewhat thin pupils, and a faint glow around their eyes. The common expressions are anger, annoyance, and worry, but can change upon his mood.

Appearance in the 1971 anime

Appearance in the 1985 anime

Appearance in the 2007 anime

History

2007 Anime

Mokumokuren's introduction

Mokumokuren appeared in the episode #18 of the fifth anime adaptation, Black Eyes that Glow in the Old Castle.

Other Media

Mokumokuren in The Great Yōkai War

The Great Yōkai War (2005)

A shōji wall of Mokumokuren are awoken when Tadashi is scared from seeing the Yōkai of the abandoned house. They blink awake, some looking at the boy before they all close again.

Powers and Abilities

Light Absorption: In the manga Mokumokuren can absorb light, and thus is weak during the night and in unlit areas. Because of this, cameras can catch and seal him.

Legend

In Japanese Mythology, Mokumokuren are a type of Tsukumogami, they are spirits that live in torn shōji (Japanese paper sliding walls). If the shōji has many holes, eyes can sometimes be seen on it, which, if looked at long enough, can make people blind. The only way to remove the spirit from the wall is to patch up the holes in it. Mokumokuren is said to be an invention of Toriyama Sekien.