Nurikabe (Wall Yokai) Coloring Pages

BOOM! Appearing on a Dark Night Road! Nurikabe (Wall Yokai)!

Nurikabe (Wall Yokai) is a kind of yokai from old Japanese stories. When you are walking on a dark night road with no one around, it suddenly appears right in front of you as a giant wall and blocks your way. It is a famous, strong yokai that even appears as a character in the popular manga "GeGeGe no Kitaro."

What does it look like?

Just like its name says, Nurikabe (Wall Yokai) looks like a "plastered wall." It is often drawn with a big, flat body and tiny eyes on its face. It does not have a set size, so it can grow super big to completely block the road.

Where does it appear?

People say it appears on quiet, dark night roads and mountain paths. You were just walking like normal, but if a wall suddenly shows up and you cannot go forward, it might just be the work of Nurikabe (Wall Yokai).

What should you do if you want to pass?

People say Nurikabe (Wall Yokai) only blocks the road and does not really attack people. So what should you do if you meet one?

• Old stories say that if you sweep the bottom of Nurikabe (Wall Yokai) with a stick or cane, it will vanish right away.
• Other stories say that if you stay calm and wait patiently, it will be gone before you know it.

It is so strong that it will not budge even if you try to push it with all your power, so staying calm is the main key.

What kind of personality does it have?

Nurikabe (Wall Yokai) might be a bit of a tricky yokai that likes to surprise you and give you a hard time. But deep down, people think it is quiet and not a bad yokai at all.

How to Choose Your Colors

Nurikabe (Wall Yokai) is a "wall" yokai, so coloring it like a wall is a great start. But painting it in your favorite colors is the absolute best!

• Basic body colors: Gray, muddy brown, or stone colors are a perfect match. Mixing in a little green to make it look like moss is growing is fun, too!
• Eyes: If you use yellow or white, the eyes will pop against the body and look cute and bright. Color the pupils nice and dark with black.
• If there is a background, it can be fun to color Nurikabe (Wall Yokai) so it blends right in with the scenery.

Let's Make It Look Like a Real Wall!

Instead of just coloring it smooth, try to make it look rough and bumpy like a real wall.

• If you use colored pencils: Layer short lines from different directions, or press a little harder to make a bumpy texture. Adding lines for cracks in the wall looks super cool, too!
• If you use crayons: Color in small circles to give it a bumpy dirt-wall look. Adding a tiny bit of black or brown over the gray will give it great depth.

How to Make It Look 3D: Think About "Shadows" and "Light"!

Nurikabe (Wall Yokai) is not just a flat board. It is a giant, thick wall! Let's show off how big and heavy it is. Places with shadows are:

• The bottom part of Nurikabe (Wall Yokai), close to the ground
• Either the left side or the right side of the body

If you color these spots with a darker shade and make the middle or forehead a little lighter, you can give it a cool, heavy 3D look!

Draw a Spooky or Fun Background!

• Night roads: Nurikabe (Wall Yokai) appears at night, so try making the background a night sky with dark blue or black. Drawing a yellow moon and twinkling stars looks super pretty.
• Surrounding scenery: Adding dead trees or graves like a haunted house makes a spooky mood. Drawing flowers on the roadside or cute animals turns it into a friendly Nurikabe (Wall Yokai) story!

Tips for Having Fun with Your Coloring Page!

Think, "Wouldn't it be funny if a Nurikabe (Wall Yokai) like this existed?" and color freely! A Nurikabe (Wall Yokai) with a colorful brick pattern or a flower field pattern would be amazing! Finish making your very own one-of-a-kind Nurikabe (Wall Yokai)!