Shinigami

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What Wikipedia says

Shinigami (Japanese: 死神, lit. 'kami of death') are kami that invite humans toward death in certain aspects of Shintoism and Japanese culture. Shinigami have been described as monsters, helpers, and creatures of darkness. Shinigami are used for tales and religions in Japanese culture.

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Image: Takehara Shunsen (竹原春泉, Japanese), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.