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Japanese Folklore
Urusei Yatsura draws heavily on traditional Japanese folklore, blending yōkai, spirits and superstitions into its comic science-fiction universe.
Lum herself, an oni, is directly inspired by demonic creatures from Japanese folklore.
Kotatsu-neko embodies a classic household yōkai, reinterpreted with humor in the series.
Cherry, as an exorcist monk, is directly linked to traditional Japanese ritual practices.
Several dream-themed episodes draw from legends surrounding Baku, the dream eater.