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==Background==
 
==Background==
They appear as large monstrous creatures possessing sharp claws, wild hair and usually two long horns growing from the sides of their heads though appear to mostly [[Human|human]] in shape. Despite this being the case, there are some that are more ape-like and burly with glowing yellow eyes. This description is referring to oni like [[moloch|Moloch]].
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They appear as large monstrous creatures possessing sharp claws, wild hair and usually two long horns growing from the sides of their heads though appear to be mostly [[Human|human]] in shape. Despite this being the case, there are some that are more ape-like and burly with glowing yellow eyes. This description is referring to oni like [[moloch|Moloch]].
   
 
Oni are said to roam the wastelands of the Netherrealm, always on the search for souls to torment for their own sick pleasure. Those that dwelled on [[Shang Tsung]]'s island appeared to demonstrate cannibalism by eating their dead. Larger more powerful members of the Oni are known as an [[Oni Warlord]].
 
Oni are said to roam the wastelands of the Netherrealm, always on the search for souls to torment for their own sick pleasure. Those that dwelled on [[Shang Tsung]]'s island appeared to demonstrate cannibalism by eating their dead. Larger more powerful members of the Oni are known as an [[Oni Warlord]].

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Onis in the background of "The Pit Bottom" from Mortal Kombat (2011)

The Oni (sometimes Onis) are a vicious race of demonic beings that inhabit the Netherrealm. They appeared in the background for Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat Trilogy, and are more prominently featured in Mortal Kombat: Deception and Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks. They also make an appearance in Mortal Kombat (2011).

Background

They appear as large monstrous creatures possessing sharp claws, wild hair and usually two long horns growing from the sides of their heads though appear to be mostly human in shape. Despite this being the case, there are some that are more ape-like and burly with glowing yellow eyes. This description is referring to oni like Moloch.

Oni are said to roam the wastelands of the Netherrealm, always on the search for souls to torment for their own sick pleasure. Those that dwelled on Shang Tsung's island appeared to demonstrate cannibalism by eating their dead. Larger more powerful members of the Oni are known as an Oni Warlord.

History

Though most Oni inhabit the Netherrealm, some roamed within Shang Tsung's Island in Earthrealm and Outworld's Living Forest where they consumed any unwary trespassers.

Considering the different appearances of Oni, its possible that there are either multiple species or most have different appearances from one another.

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Trivia

  • The term Oni comes from Japanese folklore.
  • Quan Chi was once an Oni, until he became a demon with his mastery over sorcery.
    • The common Oni in Deception is dressed like Quan Chi from Deadly Alliance onwards.

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