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In 1582, fishermen from [[Akashi]] in [[Harima]] found a strange stone buried beneath a tree. However, this stone was seemingly the gateway to [[w:c:deadbydaylight:Yamaoka Estate|another realm]] where the entire population was "taken" and slaughtered by its sole inhabitant, an ''oni'' held to be the [[w:c:deadbydaylight:Kazan Yamaoka|restless soul]] of a [[samurai]] killed by peasants after murdering his own father. Among its victims was a [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins|Kakushiba ''ikki'']] scout, whose mysterious disappearance prompted [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] and [[Yasuke]] to investigate the matter.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – ''[[Featured Events]]'' – [[Vision of the Realms]]</ref> | ===Sengoku period=== | ||
In 1582, fishermen from [[Akashi]] in [[Harima|Harima Province]] found a strange stone buried beneath a tree. However, this stone was seemingly the gateway to [[w:c:deadbydaylight:Yamaoka Estate|another realm]] where the entire population was "taken" and slaughtered by its sole inhabitant, an ''oni'' held to be the [[w:c:deadbydaylight:Kazan Yamaoka|restless soul]] of a [[samurai]] killed by peasants after murdering his own father. Among its victims was a [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins|Kakushiba ''ikki'']] scout, whose mysterious disappearance prompted [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] and [[Yasuke]] to investigate the matter.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – ''[[Featured Events]]'' – [[Vision of the Realms]]</ref> | |||
Upon finding and touching the stone, the pair were also "transported" to the ''oni''{{'}}s realm, where they came across [[Notes from Naoe and Yasuke's travels|notes]] left by the scout explaining how to [[w:c:deadbydaylight:Exit Gates|escape]] it and defeat the ''oni''.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – ''[[Featured Events]]'' – [[The Overlap]]</ref> Successfully returning to reality, Naoe and Yasuke found that the ''oni'' had followed them, though it had lost its invulnerability in the process, allowing the pair to fight it. Following its defeat, the ''oni'' returned to its realm and its "curse" over Akashi ended, leaving behind only the inert stone. Naoe and Yasuke took it to their [[Tomiko's Homestead|hideout]] and puzzled over the strange encounter.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – ''[[Featured Events]]'' – [[Back to Reality]]</ref> | Upon finding and touching the stone, the pair were also "transported" to the ''oni''{{'}}s realm, where they came across [[Notes from Naoe and Yasuke's travels|notes]] left by the scout explaining how to [[w:c:deadbydaylight:Exit Gates|escape]] it and defeat the ''oni''.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – ''[[Featured Events]]'' – [[The Overlap]]</ref> Successfully returning to reality, Naoe and Yasuke found that the ''oni'' had followed them, though it had lost its invulnerability in the process, allowing the pair to fight it. Following its defeat, the ''oni'' returned to its realm and its "curse" over Akashi ended, leaving behind only the inert stone. Naoe and Yasuke took it to their [[Tomiko's Homestead|hideout]] and puzzled over the strange encounter.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – ''[[Featured Events]]'' – [[Back to Reality]]</ref> | ||
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===Edo period=== | |||
In 1725, the [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order|Japanese Templar]] and samurai [[Shimazu Saito]] wore an ''oni'' mask during her mission to [[Macau]] to investigate leads to an [[Isu]] [[Temple (Isu)|site]],<ref name="FT">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]''</ref> though she stopped using it after joining the [[Zhawang Corporation|Zhang Wei Union]].<ref name="FT 37">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 37|Episode 37]]</ref> Saito's former mentor, the [[ninja]] [[Fuma Sukuna]], also wore an ''oni'' mask.<ref name="FT" /> | In 1725, the [[Japanese Rite of the Templar Order|Japanese Templar]] and samurai [[Shimazu Saito]] wore an ''oni'' mask during her mission to [[Macau]] to investigate leads to an [[Isu]] [[Temple (Isu)|site]],<ref name="FT">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]''</ref> though she stopped using it after joining the [[Zhawang Corporation|Zhang Wei Union]].<ref name="FT 37">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 37|Episode 37]]</ref> Saito's former mentor, the [[ninja]] [[Fuma Sukuna]], also wore an ''oni'' mask.<ref name="FT" /> | ||
While attempting to retrieve a [[Piece of Eden]] shaped like a [[crescent amulet]] from a [[Mad monk|monk]] in [[Manila]], Saito and the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] witnessed the monk using the amulet's powers to resurrect his acolytes, causing Saito to compare them to ''oni''.<ref name="FT 53">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 53|Episode 53]]</ref> Shortly after, the monk used the amulet to conjure an illusion of a large ''oni'' that attacked Saito, though the samurai was able to defeat the apparition after Edward helped her understand that it was not real.<ref name="FT 54">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 54|Episode 54]]</ref> | While attempting to retrieve a [[Piece of Eden]] shaped like a [[crescent amulet]] from a [[Mad monk|monk]] in [[Manila]], Saito and the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Edward Kenway]] witnessed the monk using the amulet's powers to resurrect his acolytes, causing Saito to compare them to ''oni''.<ref name="FT 53">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 53|Episode 53]]</ref> Shortly after, the monk used the amulet to conjure an illusion of a large ''oni'' that attacked Saito, though the samurai was able to defeat the apparition after Edward helped her understand that it was not real.<ref name="FT 54">''[[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple Episode 54|Episode 54]]</ref> | ||
===Modern times=== | |||
In 2020, the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Layla Hassan]] installed an [[Animus]] [[Animus mod|modification]] while reliving [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] to include a digital model of an [[Shinobi Pack|armor pack]] stylized after an ''oni''.<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> | In 2020, the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Layla Hassan]] installed an [[Animus]] [[Animus mod|modification]] while reliving [[Eivor Varinsdottir]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] to include a digital model of an [[Shinobi Pack|armor pack]] stylized after an ''oni''.<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> | ||
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ACFT Fuma Sukuna closeup.jpg|Fuma Sukuna's ''oni'' mask | ACFT Fuma Sukuna closeup.jpg|Fuma Sukuna's ''oni'' mask | ||
ACFT - Oni battle.png|Saito fighting an ''oni'' apparition | ACFT - Oni battle.png|Saito fighting an ''oni'' apparition | ||
ACV Shinobi Oni Set.jpg|The ''oni'' armor pack | ACV Shinobi Oni Set.jpg|The ''oni'' armor pack in ''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' | ||
ACSH FE Oni 1.png|The ''oni'' in ''Assassin's Creed: Shadows'' | ACSH FE Oni 1.png|The ''oni'' in ''Assassin's Creed: Shadows'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 22:30, 9 November 2025
An oni (鬼) is a type of demon or yōkai (妖怪) in Japanese folklore. They are typically associated with negative traits and are believed to engage in acts such as murder and cannibalism. Most oni are portrayed as hulking figures with one or more horns growing out of their heads and massive teeth, and possess supernatural powers, including the ability to disguise themselves as humans. Female oni are sometimes referred to as yama-uba.[1]
During the Heian period (794 – 1185), oni were often depicted in Japanese literature as terrifying monsters that ate people. This has cemented their place in Japanese culture as a type of stock villains featured in many works of art, literature, and theatre.[1]
History
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Sengoku periodIn 1582, fishermen from Akashi in Harima Province found a strange stone buried beneath a tree. However, this stone was seemingly the gateway to another realm where the entire population was "taken" and slaughtered by its sole inhabitant, an oni held to be the restless soul of a samurai killed by peasants after murdering his own father. Among its victims was a Kakushiba ikki scout, whose mysterious disappearance prompted Fujibayashi Naoe and Yasuke to investigate the matter.[2] Upon finding and touching the stone, the pair were also "transported" to the oni's realm, where they came across notes left by the scout explaining how to escape it and defeat the oni.[3] Successfully returning to reality, Naoe and Yasuke found that the oni had followed them, though it had lost its invulnerability in the process, allowing the pair to fight it. Following its defeat, the oni returned to its realm and its "curse" over Akashi ended, leaving behind only the inert stone. Naoe and Yasuke took it to their hideout and puzzled over the strange encounter.[4] |
Edo period
In 1725, the Japanese Templar and samurai Shimazu Saito wore an oni mask during her mission to Macau to investigate leads to an Isu site,[5] though she stopped using it after joining the Zhang Wei Union.[6] Saito's former mentor, the ninja Fuma Sukuna, also wore an oni mask.[5]
While attempting to retrieve a Piece of Eden shaped like a crescent amulet from a monk in Manila, Saito and the British Assassin Edward Kenway witnessed the monk using the amulet's powers to resurrect his acolytes, causing Saito to compare them to oni.[7] Shortly after, the monk used the amulet to conjure an illusion of a large oni that attacked Saito, though the samurai was able to defeat the apparition after Edward helped her understand that it was not real.[8]
Modern times
In 2020, the Assassin Layla Hassan installed an Animus modification while reliving Eivor Varinsdottir's genetic memories to include a digital model of an armor pack stylized after an oni.[9]
Gallery
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Shimazu Saito's oni mask -
Fuma Sukuna's oni mask -
Saito fighting an oni apparition -
The oni armor pack in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla -
The oni in Assassin's Creed: Shadows
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (first appearance) (Animus mod)
- Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Blade of Aizu (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple (apparition only)
- Assassin's Creed: Shadows (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
Oni on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Featured Events – Vision of the Realms
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Featured Events – The Overlap
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Featured Events – Back to Reality
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 37
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 53
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Forgotten Temple – Episode 54
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
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