Shinigami: The New Grim Reapers / Japanese Folklore and Horror

I've been excited to bring you this video for days! Being a huge fan of both Death Note and The World Ends With You (TWEWY), covering the Shinigami's just inevitable on this channel. I hope you enjoy our deep dive into these death spirit's history, tales, and appearances in modern platforms. Enjoy!

Music: Endless Wandering by Etienne Roussel via Epidemic Sound

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00:00 - What are Shinigami in Japanese Folklore?
00:35 - Where Did Shinigami Come From?
01:04 - How Shinigami are Depicted in Folktales
02:33 - What Do Shinigami Look Like?
03:03 - How are Shinigami Portrayed in Ancient Japan?
03:18 - How Death Note Redefined Shinigami
05:17 - Shinigami in Ballad of a Shinigami
06:01 - Shinigami in The World Ends With You
06:54 - What's Next for Shinigami?