Amefuri kozō are a type of Japanese youkai. Amefuri kozō are like monk boys. They wear children's kimonos, wooden clogs and wide-brimmed straw hats or , it wears a Japanese umbrella without a handle, and holds a paper lantern in its hand. They have a weird, silly but cute appearance because of their fat bodies and upturned noses.
Despite his childish appearance, the Amefuri kozō was given the very important task of causing rain. Wherever they go, they cause clouds to form and rain.
In ancient China, amefuri kozō were believed to be servants of the rain god, who was called Ushi in Japanese. Amefuri kozō are shy and rarely interact directly with people. However, they love to steal people's umbrellas and wear them as hats. They then cause showers to fall on their victims.
Amefuri kozō became widely known by the printing boom during the Edo period. They were common characters in inexpensive, pocket-sized publications sold by street vendors known as kibyōshi, or yellow covers. Kibyōshi is a satirical, graphic-heavy manga that depicts city life with easy-to-read prose. Amefuri kozō and other monk-boy yōkai became popular in these adult manga. People love their weird, silly, yet cute looks.
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