🧬 Red-skinned, octopus-like, massive (up to 100 ft)

⚠️ Danger: 7.5

Akkorokamui is a colossal octopus-like sea monster from Ainu folklore in Hokkaido. Said to inhabit Funka Bay, this bright red creature spans up to 100 feet in length and is revered and feared for its power. It can cause whirlpools and capsize boats, particularly if offended. The Ainu regarded it with both reverence and caution, sometimes offering sacrifices to appease it. Similarities exist with global kraken legends, though Akkorokamui has a distinctly spiritual role in Ainu culture. Modern interest has revived its myth through anime and online cryptid lists. Despite no verified sightings, it's one of Japan’s most well-known sea legends.