VISUALIZATION DIFFERENCES OF ONI MYTHOLOGICAL CREATURES IN JAPANESE CULTURE WITHKIMETSU NO YAIBA ANIME

ABSTRACT :This research is entitled“Visualization Differences Of Oni Mythological Creatures In Japanese Culture With Kimetsu No Yaiba Anime”.This study aims to determine the differences in the visualization of Oni mythological creatures in Japanese culture with the anime Kimetsu no Yaiba. The method used in this study is an informal method. The theory used is the semiotic theory proposed by Barthes (1957). Based on the results of the study, it was found that there were differences in the visualization of Oni in anime with the point of view of Japanese people’s beliefs. In the anime,Oni is depicted as a figure who has sharp nails on his feet and hands. In addition, Oni are said to enjoy eating humans to make their blood a source of Oni strength. In Japanese mythology, the Oni is depicted as a red, blue or green giant. Oni in Japanese mythology is more about the bad nature of humans.

KEYWORDS : Oni, japanese culture, japanese mythology, anime