The Ningen is one of the creepiest of cryptids. Meaning literally 'human', it’s supposedly a huge unknown animal sighted by a Japanese fisherman, which bears a remarkable resemblance to humans.
Not only an oddly familiar face, but some reports include even arms and hands. Other creatures of the seas, namely skates and rays, also have nostrils and mouths that resemble a human-like face. Are oversized natural species misidentified as Ningen? Not according to the legends.
The creatures are said to inhabit the northern Pacific Ocean and the waters around the Antarctic.
I have included several images and a few other links that will represent the 'creepy' factor I mentioned. I have no doubt that many of these images are photo-shopped if not outright fake...but the tales about these creatures are believed by quite a few traditional Japanese. - Ningen Rohan (Japanese Edition)
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Was it a Ningen?
Footage of uncertain origin shows a shadowy figure with clearly discernible arms and legs floating in the near distance.
Carried by the current, it slowly draws closer, its limbs scarcely moving as something – seemingly fish – darts in front of the camera.
Then the video abruptly ends, leaving only speculation to establish the identity of the ominous presence.
The information posted with the clip claims it shows the Ningen, a mythological creature said to lurk off Antarctica.
Estimated to be 20 to 30 meters in length, it is described as having a human appearance and even five-fingered hands.
Apparently first sighted by a Japanese whale research ship, the Ningen taken for a submarine until the crew got a closer look.
Yet no concrete evidence has confirmed the existence of the creature, despite several alleged sightings.
The footage – which seems to date back to at least 2006 – resurfaced on Reddit this week, where viewers offered their guesses. - Mythical humanoid monster 'caught on camera' in icy water off Antarctica
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