Amabie is a mythical Japanese yōkai with long hair, a beak, and three legs, first documented in 1846 during the Edo period. According to legend, she appeared in the sea off Kumamoto Prefecture to predict a bountiful harvest and an upcoming plague, instructing people to draw her image and show it to others to ward off disease. In early 2020, the image saw a massive resurgence on social media as a mascot for safety during the global pandemic. Artists worldwide shared their interpretations of Amabie as a symbol of hope and protection, turning a centuries-old woodblock print into a modern viral sensation that blends ancient folklore with contemporary internet culture.