Sunakake Babaa, known as 砂かけ婆 in Japanese, is a prominent character from the anime series GeGeGe no Kitaro. She is a yokai, or supernatural creature, with the ability to manipulate sand. Often depicted as a wise and elderly woman, she serves as a maternal figure to the protagonist, Kitaro, and his companions. Her role in the series is multi-faceted; she provides guidance and support to the group, using her powers to protect them from various threats. Her character embodies wisdom and experience, often acting as a mediator in conflicts.