Oni

An Oni is a mythical beast that is usually red and carries a large sword. They are found on the islands of Honshu and Hokkaido, in large forest areas. They are said to only be killable by those who wield magic, no iron weapon can damage them.

Appearance
Oni's have a dark red skin color that is commonly associated with creatures of magic. Despite being classified as beasts, Oni's are more human like than animal like. They wield large broadswords and sometimes use crossbows. They are very brute like and durable, managing to withstand many attacks before showing signs of falling.

​Weapons
They usually wield a katana and or a club. Some are extremely athletic and use two katanas while others are clumsy and wield clubs, the most skilled Oni can wield both a katana and a club with ease.

Magic Circle
In Chapter 3 - Arrival at Edo there were two Oni statues. The Oni were referred to as Japanese Orcs. They were made from stone and were on the outside of the village.