Okuri-Chōchin

Okuri-Chōchin (送り提灯 Okuri-Chōchin, lit. Sending Off Lantern) is a female yōkai apart of the Yōkai Seven Mysteries.

Appearance[]

Personality[]

Okuri-Chōchin is a mysterious and clever lady, luring Kitarō to Ashi-Arai's mansion by telling him where Medama-Oyaji is.

History[]

1985 Anime[]

Okuri-Chōchin appears in episode #108 of the third anime adaption, Kitarō Family Forever. She lures Kitarō to Ashi-Arai's mansion by telling him Medama-Oyaji is there before disappearing in the night.

Powers and Abilities[]

Legend[]

Okuri-Chōchin is said to be on the Seven Wonders of Honjo. Her legend tells a warrior and his companion being drawn to the glow of her lantern. When they got closer to the light, it suddenly blinked out leaving them in pitch darkness ^[1]

References[]

↑ https://hyakumonogatari.com/2010/09/03/the-sending-off-lantern/

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[1] ttps://hyakumonogatari.com/2010/09/03/the-sending-off-lantern/

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