Oni

An oni is a species of hominid-grouped ape that originated from Japanese folklore. Like the Buffy/Angel TV series demons, they are also actually peaceful and gentle, unlike how common humans in Japan once thought. They are omnivores, feeding mainly on the same food as humans. They come in many different shapes and sizes depending on a subspecies. They are not effected by religious items, unlike in mythologies. They aren't evil and only feed on live animals in case of food shortages.