Tsuchi-Gumo (土蜘蛛 Tsuchi-Gumo, lit. Earth Spider) is a spider-like yōkai.
Appearance[]
In the 1996 anime, it resembled ōgumo instead of the traditional chimera-like appearance.
Personality[]
History[]
Saishinban GeGeGe no Kitarō[]
In chapter six, it appeared as a minion of Nurarihyon.
Along with Iwaryū, Dasuza, Cihuateteo, Greenland Evil Spirit, and Nugu, it attacked Kitarō and others when they were playing "Spirit World Hide and Seek" in the caverns.
1985 Anime[]
Tsuchi-Gumo appears in the fourth movie based on the third anime adaptation, GeGeGe no Kitarō: Gekitotsu!! Ijigen Yōkai no Dai-Hanran!!
1996 Anime[]
2018 Anime[]
Powers and Abilities[]
Transformation
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Body Transmutation:In 1996, it could create a new body as an anti-aging, with bodies of four humans or yokai. However, if a new body is destroyed, it cannot exist in the physical world and would vanish.
Blood-Sucking:In Mizuki's book, it was described to suck and save human blood within its body.
Hidden Claws: