Japan is known for many yokai-cryptid types. One such cryptid is a terrifying sea phantom that's said to emerge from the depths of calm waters on moonlit nights. This dark, shadowy presence is said to bring upon torrential downpours, rocky waters, and stormy nights as it towers over unsuspecting sailors. Legend has it that the Umibōzu is said to ask one simple question just before attacking sailors and capsizing their ships—answer the riddle incorrectly, and the ocean might become your early grave.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Start
01:48 - Superstitions of the Sea
03:10 - Beware the Umibozu
04:35 - Legendary Tales of Dark Water Spirits
06:27 - An Umibozu Approaches
08:06 - A Game of Riddles
09:34 - Skeptic Beliefs, Speculations, and Supernatural Beliefs
13:41 - The Fear of the Kraken
15:49 - Large Body of… Land?
17:28 - An Ocean of Possibilities
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