Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 2013
What is Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai?
The television series "Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai" is an animation series. It employs a picture-story style, drawing inspiration from Japanese urban legends and rumors.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 221
- Runtime
- 4 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 15, 2013
- Last aired
- Jul 13, 2026
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- AT-X, TV Tokyo
- Genres
- Animation
- Updated
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The television series "Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai" is an animation series. It employs a picture-story style, drawing inspiration from Japanese urban legends and rumors. The series is based on these motifs, which are a significant part of Japan's history. The animation style and subject matter are characteristic of the series, allowing it to explore the country's rich cultural heritage through a unique visual approach.
Should you watch it?
“Experience a series of chilling urban legends brought to life through traditional Japanese picture-story animation.”
- unique visual aesthetic
- engaging urban legends
- short runtime
- niche animation style
Watch it if you enjoy anthology series focused on Japanese horror folklore and urban legends.
This series contains supernatural themes and horror imagery that may be unsettling for some viewers.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Talisman Woman Mytharc Jul 15, 2013
- E2 Zanbai Core Jul 22, 2013
- E3 The Family Rule Core Jul 22, 2013
- E4 Hair Core Aug 5, 2013
- E5 The Next Floor Core Aug 12, 2013
- E6 The Overhead Rack Core Aug 19, 2013
- E7 Contradiction Core Aug 26, 2013
- E8 The Umbrella Goddess Core Sep 2, 2013
- E9 Cursed Core Sep 2, 2013
- E10 The Moon Core Sep 9, 2013
- E11 Video Core Sep 16, 2013
- E12 Tomonari-kun Mytharc Sep 23, 2013
- E13 Tormentor Mytharc Sep 30, 2013
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Taro-chan Mytharc Jul 6, 2014
- E2 The Kitchen Core Jul 13, 2014
- E3 Inside Core Jul 20, 2014
- E4 The Wall Woman Core Jul 27, 2014
- E5 The Locker Core Aug 3, 2014
- E6 Nao-chan Core Aug 10, 2014
- E7 The Capsule Toy Machine Core Aug 17, 2014
- E8 Farewells Core Aug 24, 2014
- E9 Ominie-san Core Aug 31, 2014
- E10 Bugged Core Sep 7, 2014
- E11 Picking Up Core Sep 14, 2014
- E12 Netsuke Mytharc Sep 21, 2014
- E13 Bringer Drums Mytharc Sep 28, 2014
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Lend It to Me Mytharc Jan 10, 2016
- E2 Tunnel Core Jan 17, 2016
- E3 Rat Core Jan 24, 2016
- E4 The Noisy Hospital Room Core Jan 31, 2016
- E5 Museum of Taxidermy Core Feb 7, 2016
- E6 "That Side" Festival Core Feb 14, 2016
- E7 Behind Core Feb 21, 2016
- E8 The Empress Doll Core Feb 28, 2016
- E9 The Fourth Man Core Mar 6, 2016
- E10 Merry-go-round Core Mar 13, 2016
- E11 Cuckoo Clock Core Mar 20, 2016
- E12 In the Water Mytharc Mar 27, 2016
- E13 Drawings Mytharc Apr 3, 2016
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Tongue Mytharc Jan 16, 2017
- E2 Fish Tank Core Jan 16, 2017
- E3 Sewing Shears Core Jan 16, 2017
- E4 Red High Heel Core Jan 23, 2017
- E5 Night Bus Core Jan 30, 2017
- E6 Guess Who? Core Feb 6, 2017
- E7 Footsteps Core Feb 13, 2017
- E8 Cassette Tape Core Feb 20, 2017
- E9 Grinding Teeth Core Feb 27, 2017
- E10 Calling Crane Core Mar 6, 2017
- E11 White Line Core Mar 13, 2017
- E12 Snow Hut Mytharc Mar 20, 2017
- E13 Underground Walkway Mytharc Mar 27, 2017
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Wrong Number Mytharc Jul 3, 2017
- E2 Give It to Me Core Jul 10, 2017
- E3 The Crow Children Core Jul 17, 2017
- E4 Copycat Core Jul 24, 2017
- E5 Shadows of Women Core Jul 31, 2017
- E6 Giveback-sama Core Aug 7, 2017
- E7 Hide-and-Seek Core Aug 14, 2017
- E8 The Neighbors Core Aug 28, 2017
- E9 If You Want to See Ghosts Core Sep 4, 2017
- E10 Flower Reading Core Sep 11, 2017
- E11 I'm the Only One Core Sep 18, 2017
- E12 The Last Bus Mytharc Sep 25, 2017
- E13 Seductress Mytharc Oct 2, 2017
Frequently asked questions
What is the animation style?
The series utilizes a picture-story style of animation.
What is the show about?
It features stories based on rumors and urban legends from Japanese history.
Is this a continuous story?
No, it is an anthology series featuring different legends.
What is the primary motif?
The motif is based on Japanese urban legends and rumors.
What is the tone of the series?
The series maintains an eerie atmosphere reflective of its horror-focused subject matter.
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