Zack Davisson, author of the captivating Kaibyo: The Supernatural Cats of Japan, has just made an appearance on Japanese folklore enthusiast Kevin O’shea’s podcast, Supernatural Japan.

In the episode, which you can listen to here, they discuss Zack’s translation work, the evolution of yōkai in Japan’s cultural consciousness, and Zack’s upcoming book, Kaibyo.

Drawing on centuries of legends, woodblock prints, ghost stories, and theatrical traditions, Zack Davisson’s ‘Kaibyo’ uncovers the many forms that Japan’s enchanted felines take, from shapeshifting tricksters to loyal guardians and vengeful spirits. Beautifully illustrated and meticulously researched, the book celebrates both the eerie and the endearing sides of Japan’s legendary cats, showing how the mysterious felines became enduring symbols of luck, protection, and uncanny power in Japanese life through vivid storytelling and rich cultural context. Whether you’re a lover of folklore, a fan of Japanese art, or simply enchanted by the strange charisma of cats, ‘Kaibyo’ offers a spellbinding journey into a world where the line between the natural and supernatural is always shifting.

Kaibyo: The Supernatural Cats of Japan will be published in the US in November 2026 and in the UK in December 2026.

Grab your UK copy here or, better, via Bookshop.org. Grab your US copy here.

Follow Zack Davisson on Bluesky @zackdavisson.com.