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Mizuki Shigeru no Youkai Hyakkiyakou © 1995 KSS.
Mizuki Shigeru no Youkai Hyakkiyakou is a board-game style title based on the works of the legendary manga artist Shigeru Mizuki (best known for GeGeGe no Kitarou). The game focuses on the folklore of "Youkai"—traditional Japanese spirits and monsters. Players navigate boards themed after Japanese mythology, collecting or battling various spirits in a format similar to traditional digital board games.
GAME ID: SHVC-AYHJ-JPN
Cultural Significance: Shigeru Mizuki is considered a titan in the world of Japanese manga and folklore study. This game serves as a digital "bestiary" of sorts, featuring a wide array of spirits from his illustrations. The artistic style is distinctively faithful to his hand-drawn, gritty, and often humorous aesthetic.
The 'Hyakki Yagyou': The title references the 'Night Parade of One Hundred Demons' (Hyakki Yagyou), a classic concept in Japanese folklore. The game leans into this by having players encounter a massive variety of these creatures as they progress.
KSS & Licensing: KSS was highly active in the mid-90s in securing licenses for niche and cult manga properties. This title represents their effort to bring the eerie, eccentric world of Mizuki’s Youkai to a broader audience via the Super Famicom’s approachable board-game genre.