Backbeard
Or Buckbaird, Bugbear, Buckbeard… it’s kinda hard to tell what to name this weirdo. But this is one of Shigeru Mizuki’s creations, and is actually based on a piece of surrealist art. In the story, Backbeard is “The boss of Western Yokai,” which essentially means that we should all recognize him. Even though we don’t. For reference’ sake, a “bugbear” is one of the root words for “Bogeyman” and plays basically the same role. So, Backbeard is the Boogeyman.
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Backbeard
Or Buckbaird, Bugbear, Buckbeard… it’s kinda hard to tell what to name this weirdo. But this is one of Shigeru Mizuki’s creations, and is actually based on a piece of surrealist art. In the story, Backbeard is “The boss of Western Yokai,” which essentially means that we should all recognize him. Even though we don’t. For reference’ sake, a “bugbear” is one of the root words for “Bogeyman” and plays basically the same role. So, Backbeard is the Boogeyman.
Featured on Life In Plastic: nerditis.com/2016/05/25/life-in-plastic-yokai-part-5-yes-...