Characters that blend elements of humans and monsters strike an unforgettable profile. With features like horns, fangs, wings, and scales woven together, they can be cute, terrifying, or both at the same time!

Unleash your wild side with this collection of illustrations featuring monster-human hybrids.

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Tentacles, scales, and talons galore! Arachne, dragonesses, and harpies are all excellent examples of monster girls, and their unique appearances can be equally riveting and hair-raising. The whirring of insect wings, heavy thud of tails slithering across the floor, and squelching sound of slime oozing as they approach might make you want to flee for your life; at the same time, you may find yourself rooted to the spot, unable to tear your eyes away.

Behold these stunning illustrations of monster girls in all their supernatural glory! Would you say you’re more fascinated or revolted by them?

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Elias Ainsworth and Chise Hatori (from The Ancient Magus' Bride) have a relationship that has grown from seemingly impossible circumstances.

Have any of the creatively matched pairs below warmed your heart?  

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Having horns, or antlers, grow out of the heads of your humanoid characters give them a more otherwordly vibe. The shapes, sizes, and textures are varied and can give your character a wide range of looks from mystic to demonic.

Dusk (from Arknights) is sporting a pair of branched horns that seemed to be inspired by Eastern dragons, which are often depicted as supremely powerful.

Have a look at the illustrations below and see if any in particular stick out to you. 

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Demons have taken many forms across folklore around the world. In Japan, many perceive them as horned humanoids that wield giant metallic clubs. Although demons are among some of the most feared fabled creatures, there are also those who view them as deities. Looking at some of the illustrations below, it may be hard to decide which category to put them in.

To which demoness will you pledge your devotion? 

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Slimes are a staple starting monster in most RPGs and MMOs. They’re so prolific that you’ve almost definitely heard of a certain series featuring a slime protagonist… Which might be why there’s so much fan art of them on pixiv!

Do you recognize any of the slimes below?

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Jiangshi, also known as Chinese hopping vampires, are essentially reanimated corpses. The original legends are bound to give you nightmares! It’s hard to even think about a living corpse slowly creeping up behind you… but maybe not when they’re designed like the ones pictured below!

How would you react if you came face-to-face with these characters?

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Ghosts, apparitions, specters… These supernatural entities go by many different names and are featured in many, many different works. Sometimes they’re spooky, full of ill intent, and other times they’ve just got a little unresolved business on the plane of the living.

What do you think the ghosts below are up to?

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Many cultures have myths and legends around dragons. They vary widely depending on local beliefs, but this makes them a common creature in fantasy works around the world. They’re usually keenly intelligent, have magic, or even breathe fire.

This makes them a flexible creature to incorporate into a fantasy work. Are they a friend, or are they something to be feared? Are they the ultimate boss or will they help the protagonists survive whatever trials are to come?

What’s your favorite work with dragons? Are you excited for the upcoming second season of Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid?

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