The Ghosts of Hokusai

[@hochelaga]

Hey! What's your favourite yokai?

[@storming.]

You.

[@HitPay]

you are the best

[@derek7726]

watch

[@cornflakes4095]

Oninokonabestsu

[@buddhistmonk4255]

Umibozu

[@tokoha115]

Hello, I’m a Japanese high school student. I really like Hokusai’s works. I could understand not all English but I’m so happy to have their attraction known by many people on this great video !! Thank you so much!!

[@dand4139]

Your English is quite good, it is clear what you are saying. Thank you for learning our language!

[@tokoha115]

@@dand4139 Thanks!! I entered a university of foreign language and take classes in English from this spring. Here I’ll learn more about Japan and other countries then I want to get a job to spread Japanese attractions globally in the future!! Sorry for the long reply 🙇‍♀️

[@daltonmcghghy9215]

@@tokoha115 your English seems better than it did 2 months ago, better grammar mainly

[@fake_nok]

Your English is great, don’t worry!

[@creakydabomb]

@Vini Yellow lmfao

[@SonofSethoitae]

Yama isn't evil, he's just the judge of the souls of the dead. He's generally considered a severe, but fair, god. He's even considered one of the 12 Guardian Devas of Japanese Buddhism.

[@shukrantpatil]

He actually originated from the hindu god Yama , who is the god of death , he comes to Earth to take your soul to the heaven/hell .

[@Oatmeal_Mann]

@@shukrantpatil Same metaphysical being; different cultural interpretations.

[@StopFear]

So, then why was the lady named Oiwa "condemned to roam the earth" as a ghost? The poor woman was poisoned by her crook husband. Why did she have to suffer further?

[@SonofSethoitae]

@@StopFear Does King Yama appear in the story of Oiwa? No, so I'm not sure how that would be relevant, even if it weren't made up for a play and not an ancient folktale.

[@severiusbrandusa1413]

Sounds like a wicked piece of junk. Filthy underworld myth.

[@TechWithSean]

Hokusai's animal sketches are the best - so full of life and character.

[@CreepyHandedMan]

A funny thing about the great wave print: there's a pretty big mistake in almost all its representations. If you look at the boat in the back, the one near mount Fuji, you will see the part at the front is dark grey, while the same part on the front boat is white. This is basically a mistake in the woodblocks. At one point, either Hokusai or other printmakers put this part of the boat on the same layer as the sky layer, giving it the same dark grey as the sky. It's a detail you can't miss once you know it.

[@Danae78]

Cool!! Nice

[@fellinuxvi3541]

This happens to this very day in those JoJo colored scans goddammit

[@comradekenobi6908]

@@fellinuxvi3541 LMAO

[@TerminaBroTheFirst]

@@fellinuxvi3541 yeah like somebody misprinted Giorno's lady bug brooch with Diavolo's skin and accidentally made the lady bug skin colored Find it funny that misprints of color are still that common over there

[@foxopossum]

Neat!

[@inifin8]

As far as i know, Yama the god of death isn't evil in eastern mythology. He does his job of collecting the dead, there's nothing evil about him.

[@louisantonio2462]

It's like associating the Netherworld with Hell; it's rooted in a lot of modern beliefs of the Underworld or Death being associated with Hell. Even though this is not always the case.

[@shukrantpatil]

He origins from the hindu god of death and justice , who is named Yama as well .

[@jackkraken3888]

So he's like a bus driver, just doing his job.

[@loneesasutton]

This was on an episode of charmed

[@TheThinker792]

Yama or Jam is a pretty well known deity in Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism, he is god of death and king of 28 Hells but he is not evil.

[@albertamalachi3560]

Yama isn't always seen as evil. He's in many traditions an administrator of the afterworld. A more no nonsense version of the god Hades in some aspect. Sometimes there's versions where he's helped by two spirits. One in dark robes, one in white. These two escort the spirit to appear before Yama to be judged. Sometimes these two would recount the deeds of the dead for Yama to hear, or in some versions they'd add additional info to the circumstances to why the dead did what they did in life. Then Yama's judgement comes. If you're sent to go through the left door, you're bound for some form of punishment. If you go to the right, you're receiving your rewards. In another version you're given a passport of sort based on the weighing of two reports, if your bad left side report is bigger than your good right one, you'll be handed a passport that is given to your left hand and you'll face repercussions. If the good one is better, you get one on your right and you'll face rewards. Depending on who you ask, this could mean some time in a form of purgatory or bliss, an eternal form of either or both after the punishment is given, or the rewards and punishments is given when you reincarnate. This is not a complete version of the whole process, there's variations to it and some variations (or parts of the story) have also managed to find their way in other beliefs that probably do not have anything of an equivalent to Yama and his court. You might not find all this in books or something that's written down because lots of them are handed down through word of mouth. So there's that angle. Apologies if there's something wrong or incorrect or incomplete in what I've written. No offense was intended.

[@louisantonio2462]

I believe it's just due to the bad reputation of being associated with the Underworld or the Netherworld that gives these gods or deities some bad rep. Thanks to our modern society associating the Netherworld or Underworld as Hell, we too, associate Yama or Hades or Anubis and any other gods that may relate to hell as evil.

[@shukrantpatil]

@@louisantonio2462 yama is actually a hindu god of death and justice and in India we respect him and there are also a few festivals dedicated to that god . He went on to be a buddhist god and then a shinto god later on .

[@yanied9646]

That is interesting. So is Yama the inspiration behind Enma or is that different?

[@TheThinker792]

Yama or Jam is a pretty well known deity in Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism, he is god of death and king of 28 Hells but he is not evil.

[@burninsherman1037]

Hokusai's work really inspired the way I draw landscapes when I saw them as a kid. I was super into traditional Japanese art as a child thanks to getting into anime young, and alot of that interest has stuck with me into adulthood.

[@phoneix24886]

I am a big fan of Hokusai. Thank you for covering his art in such depth. Also here is some trivia. The origin of Yama dates back to Hindu mythology. Yama was originally the Hindu God of underworld, spirits, and death. He is accompanied by a black bull.

[@wrainb0]

love these videos, hochelaga! and for some reason, it's your voice that ties it all together. i can't help but wonder that if you had any other sort of accent or pitch, it wouldn't be as perfect as it is. your voice is incredibly soothing and unique, and your editing and scripting and everything else is superb. please keep up the good work, i love it.

[@Danae78]

His accent IMO makes him sound instantly, smart.

[@revenevan11]

Oooh, spooky Japanese stuff is my jam! Edit: I hadn't heard of the game "hyakumonogatari" but a fun fact is that the name literally translates to "hundred stories" so that's cool! Also, thank you for also showing the kanji when you put a word like that on screen, it's useful for those learning Japanese, too!

[@childoftheweb_]

Same

[@jim-df7sx]

the tenth episode of xxxholic is about the hyakumonogatari. it's a great episode if you're interested.

[@Danae78]

Lol basically it's what Americans do on campouts but with a touch of the Bloody Mary game.

[@absolutezer0174]

I love that the channels intro is short and sweet. Not time padding or obnoxious. Havent paid much attention til now after 10's of videos .

[@tinagoli2022]

with mythology and folklore like this, it’s no wonder anime is so strange

[@chaseboyo7302]

So you’re saying steven universe, gravity falls, Rick and morty or even regular show are not strange?

[@chaseboyo7302]

@@Stevie-J they probably think America is the only country that’s “normal”

[@chaseboyo7302]

@@Stevie-J couldn’t agree with you more my guy. I just can’t handle close minded people lol

[@deanchur]

Videos like this are actually a brilliant resource for teaching English to Japanese English students because they can relate to what's being taught, they get to learn something about their own culture that's often new to them, they get to learn how their culture is viewed outside of Japan and they get to learn it via a native English speaker. Way better than doing grammar and pronunciation drills.

[@marl3ymarl3y86]

I love your mythology videos, you always bring a really insightful knowledge of culture and stories! I can’t wait to hear more from you and see what my friend (I’m sending this to them) thinks of this.

[@ballboats2719]

I love old Japanese folklore stuff like this, especially yokai! This video was phenomenal.

[@VarroTigurius-u1f]

You should look up the anime (or manga if you don’t like anime) Mushishi about mushi. Mushi are like natural spirits that are more like animals unlike yokai which are more human like. Think like pests or bugs or infections but no cruel intentions. It follows a man named Ginko who is kinda like a mushi doctor as he travels around areas and helps people with mushi issues. It’s all non violent and slow paced and is very folklore oriented.

[@ballboats2719]

@@VarroTigurius-u1f funnily enough, I’ve been planning on watching that actually. I’ll definitely watch it soon.

[@VarroTigurius-u1f]

@@ballboats2719 Its amazing and worth it!

[@ballboats2719]

@@VarroTigurius-u1f good to hear!

[@babywigeon]

aww snap! as a nikkei-jin I'm very excited that hochelaga is covering Japanese folklore

[@TheRealShadowX]

Incredible video. I really like the idea of the telling ghost stories blowing candles out after each one.

[@Merlinthehappypig]

This is the only KZbin channel I look forward to. Ironically also the only KZbin channel where I must wait to watch a new upload with my gf

[@karlhungus5395]

I hopped on KZbin specifically to watch one of your vids just now. What a treat to find this new one!! Thank you, my friend.

[@ferkitchen4111]

This is magnificent work. You're the most professional KZbinr I've ever encountered.

[@DharmendraBKL]

Loving the Yokai! Love seeing this kind of content

[@annnichols3091]

Thank you for including that Batman slapping Robin panel, which I have seen used elsewhere. I suspect it came from one of those "imaginary stories" DC Comics published when I was a child (I'm 68). For myself, that was a bonus. I also thank you for showing more of Hokusai's artwork and the context.

[@dumbidiotnerd9730]

this is one of the coolest videos i’ve ever seen on youtube

[@pepper7640]

This channel can't be more underrated.

[@mileslong3904]

Thanks Hoochielogo!

[@Bluedeliah]

Thanks for making these videos! They are so exciting! Cant wait for your next vids!

[@greyalexandrov6331]

You deserve more support man i lov the quality

[@katipunanball4799]

two videos within a single week? We are truly being spoiled by hochelaga.

[@janetestherina7169]

a hochelaga video about my favorite japanese artist? must be my lucky day

[@acidrat420]

awesome video! glad this stuff was introduced to me

[@natwon633]

bro really said "Can we take a minute to appreciate them" and moved on right away in his own video

[@JeffMonsoon]

Hochelaga and Wendigoon are the only KZbinrs that make me audibly gasp out of excitement when they release new content

[@DenpaKei]

lmao the caption at 3:04 "because of course it does"

[@fukuro157]

I NEED MOREEEEEEEEE. THE VOICE AND THE INFO AND EVERYTHING. I WANT ALL OF ITTTT

[@AM-vg6mj]

Finally, something that has nothing to do with Anime Hokusai. It is a great and well-researched video and I want to thank you, sir, for this.

[@daanvisser2325]

I always liked Japanese art, but thanks to this video I dove into the work of Hokusai. The end result: now I have the horse rider from Shika Shashin-kyo tattooed on my arm. His work - and especially that one - really spoke to me.

[@2ndaccount-ul5yt]

5:16 I remember when I was younger this painting scared the shite out of me and caused some trouble sleeping at night

[@unceljeffy2716]

Quality keeps skyrocketing, congrats my guy

[@owenmccann5392]

THIS IS SUCH GOOD CONTENT 😭😭

[@hernandezcampingguy6219]

Nice and interesting videos, in some moment I felt you tube recommendations were boring and then I got here, I hope you can get more subscribers your content is excellent

[@OtakuUnitedStudio]

I just attended Katsucon, and one of the presenters there was my friend Charles Dunbar. He had a panel about yokai and yurei, and recommended looking into Hokusai's yokai art. So this got recommended to me at the perfect time.

[@regrettablestitches]

Yesssss, one of my favourite topics and one of my favourite artists!!

[@Chris_M_Romero]

This one felt so short! Please make another one featuring the karakasa obake, the nekomata, and others!

[@red_elezen]

I adore this chanel so freaking much I didn't expect to see Japanese related videos but am so glad I did !! I hope we know more about their folklore through this channel .

[@mattpipes5106]

I love Hokusai’s work, great video!

[@magdalenesapothecary4957]

it's gotten to a point where whenever you post a new video, I just automatically like it. I won't be able to watch this until later tonight, but your content is amazing. Thank you!

[@8Dmovielover]

Stumbled upon this channel and I’m so grateful. Continue the wonderful work!

[@Zoruachi]

it’s a wonderful day when hochelaga posts

[@h.s.5437]

Oh thank you for another wonderful video !! you gave us another dose of knowledge !!! best wishes from Poland !!🥰

[@maxbrandt6]

I love this but I am fascinated by folklore and the supernatural, so this is right up my alley!

[@KrolKushi]

Your Channel is easily one of my favorites right now, the videos are so good !!

[@Charlesbentleyart]

Ukiyo-e prints were one of the reasons I ended up as a printmaking major in college. Love the style and great video as always. Another great Edo period artist to check out is Itō Jakuchū

[@sittingstill3578]

Have you seen _David Bull’s_ channel?

[@linnylinlinlin]

I watched the film Miss Hokusai and I remember seeing one spooky part involving spirits. Really interesting vid!

[@cocakula6093]

The father of japanese ghost stories and mangas thank you for the education

[@tom23rd]

Your videos are always such a treat. Keep 'em coming sir.

[@JohnRivers8]

Now THIS is what I like to see! Keep up the good work, man!

[@Xeroxorex]

Phenomenal production quality. You never disappoint

[@heathmontcentral]

Awesome vid! I love the world of Yokai, the creatures and their stories are always so interesting

[@ThePaultje106]

You deserve 10x your current subscribers, and you'll get there

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Greatly put together video with super narration and great animation. I’m currently obsessing over yokai, yurei and the art of Hiroshige and Hokusai.

[@lavvey_kuxx_porsche14]

Beautiful quality of your video!

[@luddewho]

Hochelaga, hands down my absolute favorite KZbin channel! 👺♥️

[@ranmindyt2902]

Very good editing.

[@loganwillman7300]

I cannot believe I have not found your channel sooner. Excellent quality and incredible content. 👏

[@MisanthropicOcellus]

I mean when literally anything can become a yokai even umbrellas or shoes, and you have so many other demons to choose from you are kinda supersaturated with inspiration, no wonder he made so many cool cuts

[@andrewbyrne2173]

Solid content as always. I'm so glad to have found your channel.

[@sockrobot5]

Excellent video mate. I got so see some original woodblock art in a gallery of the Hokusais yokai once. Definitely a highlight of my life. (I went twice)

[@nefwaenre]

That was amazing, but at the same time, so terrifying. Great video!

[@rubenr4421]

Blessed with another hochelaga banger

[@thirisan3191]

Japanese culture is intriguing. Its amazing how much efforts are put into preserving them.

[@yowbigmo]

I loved this video man. Keep em coming!

[@keyans.k7437]

Really nice solid video, thank you for your effort!

[@jonathangross2905]

I’m an American animator and I get really inspired by this Japanese art.

[@theoneleggedchef]

Thank you for this! I really enjoyed it, as I do all of your content. 💜💜💜

[@kazekaz69]

You can see why anime is sooo good, i took 100s of years for them to perfect it

[@anpan7880]

Even though the godfather of anime, Osamu Tezuka was more visiually influenced by western art like walt disneys works.

[@joannadz998]

Such a wonderful video and great taste in choosing the best possible manga as an example

[@victorh7675]

Its as is this channel was tailored for me. Thank you

[@SkaerKrow]

You really do run one of the best channels on KZbin.

[@TheNamesDitto]

Always loved ukiyo-e. Appreciate the vid

[@benorr8371]

i’ve loved watching your channel materialize out of nowhere with some of the highest production mini-docs on the internet. you’re killing it bro ❤️

[@xiao668]

Thank you! 💖

[@trollenwaffen2055]

Love your content dude, keep it up

[@Mark_GL]

Great content as always! I didn't know about Hokusai's work on yokai so thanks a lot!

[@davidjones7879]

I didn't know much about this artist but now I do. Nice.

[@estellerose9900]

I was lucky enough to see the Hokusai exhibition in the British Museum last week, where they had a lot of the artist's depictions of mythical/unseen animals, and some old Chinese and Buddhist stories (as well as a couple of copies of the Great Wave). I love his humour and whimsy in depicting even the most disturbing tales. I can imagine in the artists' day his works were a really incredible way to share the stories!

[@katnaz_]

I love your videos ! Your channel is one of my favorites! 🙂💖

[@labelledamedumanor4876]

I watched a t.v. documentary on the Great Wave Print. 1 interesting story mentioned is that Hokusai the Artist had a grandson who was addicted to gambling, so addicted that he gambled away most of the family posessions much to his grandfather's dismay. It took old Hokusai a great amount of time & effort to get back on stable footing.

[@ima.1766]

Love your channel!!

[@dannyphantom4175]

Great video once again, thanks for all the effort!

[@captainlevi2808]

Loved this video, very well put together

[@thick_madam]

Yay I'm early today, I love your channel 💗💗💗

[@randomthings2684]

Lets gooo New video!!

[@thomasnaas2813]

His output was astounding, that so little of it survives is tragic.

[@Mrgolden1174]

Love all the stuff you put out especially this. Great content.

[@donjixon]

BRo your stuff is next level Really enjoyed bingeing your channel!

[@inakiloureiro8776]

I truly wish your videos were longer, specially in the description of the yokai or on any topic while we’re at it

[@richtsai6708]

really enjoy this one good job bro

[@yadana._]

This video was awesome 🤩 it was informative and aesthetically pleasing! Thx for sharing

[@maximilianosotomayorga4977]

interesting is the blue pigment used by hokusai was invented in germany and called berliner blau, arrived to japan through china in the 1700... so withouth europe chemistry these beautiful blue pictures would not be there in the first place