A recurring antagonist from [[Gegege no Kitarou]], he first appeared in the [i]"Great Youkai War"[/i] story in 1966.

Described as a floating shadow with a single eye, he is the most powerful of all Western monsters and can submit anyone to his will with his gaze.

He achieved internet popularity in the 2000's with the [[kono lolicon domome]] meme. For his non-canonical daughter, see [[Backbeako (torotei)|]].

Not to be confused with the [i][[One Piece]][/i] character nicknamed Blackbeard, [[Marshall D. Teach]].

h4. See also

* Article: http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2008/09/28/beako-%E2%80%93-bane-of-lolicon/
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