Azuki-Arai (lit. Azuki Bean Washer), or Azuki-Togi (lit. Azuki Bean Grinding), who was initially introduced as Mononoke (物の怪 Mononoke) in early manga chapters in <i>Hakaba Kitarou</i>, is a bean-washing youkai and a friend of Kitarou.<br /> <br /> (Source: GeGeGe no Kitarou Wiki)<br /><br />