---
title: "Shiki"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shiki-2010"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 36581
imdb_id: "tt2016670"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 22
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 227
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Shiki (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shiki-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The television series Shiki is set in a small village called Sotobamura. This village has a relatively small population and is isolated from major infrastructure. The village still practices old customs, including traditional methods of handling the dead. A series of deaths occurs in the village, with the bodies of multiple people being found. The village's doctor, Ozaki Toshio, initially treats these deaths as normal, but the situation escalates as more villagers die. The series appears to explore the mysterious circumstances surrounding these deaths and their impact on the village. The village's isolation and adherence to traditional customs provide a unique backdrop for the events that unfold. The series seems to build on the initial deaths, creating a sense of uncertainty and tension as the villagers continue to die.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A quiet, isolated village faces a wave of mysterious deaths."

### Why Watch
- engaging mystery plot
- atmospheric village setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains mature content
- premise involves ongoing deaths
- Tone & Suitability: Rated TV-MA for mature content appropriate for adult viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark, mysterious, suspenseful, animation

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 22
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (14%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 19 (86%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Tetsuro Amino
- **Networks / Studios**: Fuji TV

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nobuhiko Okamoto** as *Tōru Mutō (voice)*
- **Wataru Takagi** as *Tatsumi (voice)*
- **GACKT** as *Seishirō Kirishiki (voice)*
- **Haruka Tomatsu** as *Megumi Shimizu (voice)*
- **Kazuyuki Okitsu** as *Seishin Muroi (voice)*
- **Koki Uchiyama** as *Natsuno Yūki (voice)*
- **Toru Okawa** as *Toshio Ozaki (voice)*
- **Nozomi Sasaki** as *Ritsuko Kunihiro (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Shiki released?
Shiki was released in 2010.

### Q: What is the setting of Shiki?
The series is set in Sotobamura, a small, isolated village with around 1300 residents.

### Q: Who is the lone doctor in the village?
Ozaki Toshio is the village's lone doctor.

### Q: What happens after three bodies are found?
Villagers start to die one after the other in the following days.

### Q: What genres are associated with the show?
The show is categorized under animation, mystery, and sci-fi and fantasy.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*