Kuchisake-onna is a malevolent figure in Japanese urban legends and folklore. Described as the malicious spirit, or onryM, of a woman, she partially covers her face with a mask or other item and carries some sort of sharp object. She has been described as a contemporary yMkai. According to popular legend, she asks potential victims if they think she is beautiful. If they respond with "no", she will kill them with her long scissors. If they say "yes", she will reveal that the corners of her ...