History Characters / NiohEnemiesAndBosses

* PlayingWithFire: He can also attack with explosive embers.

* ArcherArchetype: The Ice side can attack with bow and arrow, sometimes even when he's not facing Hide.

* TheBusCameBack: After being absent from the entirety of Nioh 2, it returns as a BonusBoss in the game's ''Tengu's Disciple'' DLC, now with the ability to go into Dark Realm mode like other Nioh 2 bosses.

* TheBusCameBack: Like the Nue before it, one reappears as a BonusBoss in the sequel's ''Darkness in the Capital'' DLC with new moves and the ability to call forth the Dark Realm.

* DoesNotLikeShoes: She's always barefoot, [[AnIcePerson though it's not like she gets cold without them...]]

* BladeOnAStick: His primary weapon is a massive, long-reaching spear.

The Nightmare Bringer is thoroughly governed by its feelings of loathing, amplified a hundredfold by all the resentment observed into its body. As such, it rampages around the battlefield at the mercy of its destructive impulses. While there is no need to worry about sneak attacks coming from the rear when doing battle with it, its sheer destructive force is not to be taken lightly. Its entire body so brims with strength that it itself is a lethal weapon, and a mere scratch from this montrosity is deadly enough to kill a regular human being.

* PowerDyesYourHair: Or maybe removes the dye in his case. Otakemaru's MysticalWhiteHair turned black upon becoming an aratama, but it goes back to its original color in this form.

* ThePowerOfHate: As mentioned in the description, sheer hatreds plays a big role in fueling his terrifying aura.
* TrueFinalBoss: The last form of the original Otakemaru, and the final enemy of the Nioh series.

The Nightmare Bringer was born when Otakemaru fused with his guardian spirit Yumehani, hoping that it will help him realize his dream of eradicating humanity at last. Using his power to corrupt peaceful yokai, Otakemaru transformed Yumehani into an aratama. The resentment that lingered over the war-torn land fueled Yumehani's strength, lending it unimaginable power. It was this almighty form that Otakemaru ultimately merged with, leading to the birth of one of the most horrifying demons to ever have existed on this plane.

* FusionDance: The result of Otakemaru forcibly merging with his Guardian Spirit Yumehami.

* WhipItGood: She wields a fire whip with the handle seemingly made from a spine, a nod to the fact that Kasha were said to steal corpses.

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* FusionDance: The result of Ohtakemaru forcibly merging with his Guardian Spirit Yumehami.

* AluminumChristmasTrees: Believe it or not, the giant toad demon wielding a sickle-spear isn't something the creators actually invented, but based on an actual [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ehon_Hyaku_Monogatari#/media/File:ShunsenOgama.jpg picture]] from the collection of Youkai drawings known as ''Ehon Hyaku Monogatari''.

* HumanoidAbomination: Her face is [[UncannyValley slightly off]], her skin is ash-cloud white, is unusually tall for a woman, and upon using its GrappleMove, her {{Nested Mouth|s}} erupts a bunch of tentacles not unlike a "[[VideoGame/ResidentEvil5 Majini]]".

* UncannyValley: She's rather humanoid in form, but her smile, crooked limbs and the way she moves and contorts herself are creepy to watch.

* {{Succubus}}: Essentially a cross between a succubus and vampire, Hino-Enma lure men away before abducting them and drinking their blood at her leisure. {{Lampshaded}} after defeating the one in the mountain caves.