Kuchisake onna The Terrifying Tale of Japan’s Slit Mouthed Woman

The story of Kuchisake-onna, also known as the "Slit-Mouthed Woman," is a famous piece of Japanese urban folklore that continues to captivate and terrify people across the world.

This mythological character represents the manifestation of fear, traditional values, and cultural anxieties in modern Japan. In this video, we will delve deep into the origins, characteristics, and cultural impact of Kuchisake-onna, analyzing its journey from an obscure folktale to an iconic legend embedded in Japan’s cultural consciousness.

0:00 - Kuchisake-onna:
The Terrifying Tale of Japan’s Slit-Mouthed Woman
0:55 - The Origins of Kuchisake-onna
2:48 - Appearance And Characteristics
3:50 - The Encounter and Her Question
4:55 - The 1970s Panic
6:25 - Cultural Symbolism of Kuchisake-onna
7:52 - Kuchisake-onna In Popular Culture
9:36 - Kuchisake-onna In Modern Society
11:13 - Conclusion

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