The jiangshi, often called “hopping vampires” for their distinctive way of getting around, are creatures from Chinese folklore that gained popularity through the Mr. Vampire film series. With their pale faces, talismans stuck to their foreheads, and uncanny movements, they’re a curious mix of creepy and cute.

Take a leap into this collection of illustrations featuring jiangshi.

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Can something be both terrifying and adorable at the same time? While these two things may seem to contradict each other at first, you’ll soon see what we mean once you scroll through these illustrations! For those unfamiliar with jiāngshī, jiāngshī are essentially reanimated corpses that also go by the name of “Chinese hopping vampires.” These creatures are said to come alive at night to suck the life out of living beings, which can be a terrifying thought, but perhaps less so if they look like the jiāngshī in today’s feature!

Would you let any of these endearing hopping vampires suck the life out of you, or would you run like the wind if you encountered one?

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In the dead of the night, a creature comes a-hopping… Why, who could it be but a jiāngshī?!

Jiāngshī, otherwise known as a Chinese hopping vampire, is a type of reanimated corpse in Chinese folklore that has inspired countless jiāngshī films in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and across East Asia. Rather than blood, these creatures come alive at night and suck the life force out of living beings. While they can sometimes appear terrifying, they can also take on the appearance of a relatively ordinary-looking, recently deceased person, like the ones featured in today’s article. Besides, don’t they seem more endearing than scary when you imagine them doing their best to hop towards you?

From traditional jiāngshī to cute modernized jiāngshī, the illustrations below showcase a diverse array of Chinese hopping vampires. Enjoy, and be careful not to get your life force sucked out of you!

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