MITOS YUUREI DALAM KOMIK KYOUKAI NO RINNE KARYA RUMIKO TAKAHASHI

Abstract

This research entitles “ Yuurei myth in Kyoukai No Rinne Manga by Rumiko
Takahasi”. The reason for this title was choosen is because Kyoukai No Rinne manga
consist of many aspect that related to Yuurei myth.
The purpose of this research is to know the depiction of yuurei myth that can be
found in Kyoukai No Rinne Manga and the characteristic of yuurei. The Method
choosen for this research is Descriptive Analysis and Informal Method. The theory used
is Antropology Literature Theory and Semiotics Theory by Marcel Danesi.
There are various kind of yuurei that can be found as the result of this research ,
each with different depiction. First, yuurei that stay in one place: Jibakurei, Puuru no
Utahime, Joshirei, Yuureihama, Obake Sugi. Second, Yuurei who stay inside things:
Denwarei, Nuigurumi, Fumibako, Noroi no Chouridai. Third, Living yuurei: Kao no Nai
Onna, Te, Tosaken, Katei Kyoushi no Ikiryou. And last, The sad Yuurei:Ochimusha, Bero,
Wani Onna. The characteristic of each yuurei is different. From sixteen yuurei, positive
elements can be found such as happiness, affection, fidelity, forgiveness, thoughtfulness
and regret. Whereas, the negative elements consist of greed, pride, shyness, carelessness,
selfishness, spitefulness, hypocritical, and naughtiness.