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UMAs (ユーマ Yūma?). short for Unidentified Mysterious Animals (未確認生物 Mikakunin Seibutsu?), or cryptids, is a term given to beings or animals that are believed to exist, but whose existence is not confirmed by science. These are mythical or legendary creatures that appear in folklore, urban legends or mythology.
List of Known UMAs[]
Flatwoods Monster[]
- Main article: Flatwoods Monster
 The Flatwoods Monster. |
The Flatwoods Monster (フラットウッズ・モンスター Furattouzzu Monsutā?) was the UMA name given to the alien that was first sighted in the town of Flatwoods in Braxton County, West Virginia, being recognized for its height (standing at 3-metre-tall) and its hood-like appendage. At some point, the alien came to Japan and had been reported to have been sighted in the Yamanashi Prefecture.
The Flatwoods Monster was affiliated with the Serpos and confronted Momo and Okarun at the Ayase residence to retrieve their banana organs. However, it was ultimately killed after being burned to ash by the effects of the talisman the Ayases have placed on their torii gate to ward off yokai.
Nessie[]
- Main article: Nessie
  Nessie's full appearance. |
Nessie (ネッシー Nesshī?) was a famous mythical creature in Scottish folklore which inhabits the Loch Ness Lake. It was allegedly spotted for the first time in 1933, with the "Surgeon's photograph" of 1934 increasing significantly its popularity, however, stories of the massive water beast appeared even in the 6th and 7th century.
Nessie was hired by the Serpos along with Mr. Mantis Shrimp to fight Okarun, Momo and Aira, which would point to it being an alien using extraterrestrial currency. After a Serpo merged with it and Mr. Mantis Shrimp to become the Serpo Dover Demon Nessie, the aquatic UMA met its end after having its body split by Okarun.
Dover Demon[]
- Main article: Mr. Mantis Shrimp
Mr. Mantis Shrimp, also known as the Dover Demon.
The Dover Demon (ドーバーデーモン Dōbā Dēmon?) refers to Mr. Mantis Shrimp, then known as Peeny-Weeny, a 
who was first sighted at Dover, Massachusetts on Earth.
Mr. Mantis Shrimp reappeared in Kamigoe City after being hired, along with Nessie, by the Serpos to capture Okarun at Kami High. However, following the mission's failure, Mr. Mantis Shrimp went on to live on Earth as a disguised alien with his son Chiquitita.
Tsuchinoko[]
- Main article: Tsuchinoko
The Tsuchinoko.
The Tsuchinoko (ツチノコ) is a snake UMA found only in Japan, with the exception of Hokkaido, Amami, and Okinawa. It is described as being between 30 to 80 centimeters long and having a number of other unusual characteristics.
Daija Town possesses a rich history associated with the Tsuchinoko, which includes a notable legend, and currently features a shrine dedicated to this creature. However, following the arrival of Momo, Okarun, Jiji, and Turbo Granny, it was revealed that the Tsuchinoko in Daija Town was, in fact, a Mongolian Death Worm that was cared for by the Kito Family.
Mongolian Death Worms[]
- Main article: Mongolian Death Worm
A Mongolian Death Worm that previously inhabited Daija Town.
Mongolian Death Worms are a species of gigantic worms in Gobi Desert, Mongolia that are capable of regenerating and producing lightning and deadly poison.
A Mongolian Death Worm once inhabited the volcano in Daija Town for over 200 years and was venerated by the local villagers as the Tsuchinoko cryptid, as it was known for causing the volcano to erupt when it felt hunger. To protect the village from the dangers of magma and have the Mongolian Death Worm develop, the Kito Family maintained a tradition of appeasing it by sacrificing a child from their community. Following the arrival of Momo, Okarun, Jiji, and Turbo Granny, the Mongolian Death Worm met its end after being exposed to sunlight by Momo.
Subterraneans[]
- Main article: Subterraneans
Naki Kito, a subterranean.
The Subterraneans (地底人 Chisokojin?) are creatures originating from Agartha. The only known subterraneans are the Kito Family who once resided in Daija Town to see to the growth of a Mongolian Death Worm. Nothing else is known of the race in the series.