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Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 2013

Name: Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai
Genre: Animation
Duration: 4 min
Cast: Kanji Tsuda, 星野勇太, Yutaka Shimizu, Ponzu, 土屋咲登子

Status: Returning Series
First Aired: July 15, 2013
Last Aired: July 13, 2026
Format: 17 seasons · 221 eps
Total Runtime: ~14.7 hours (4 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode: S16E13 "Conclusion" (★ 8/10)
Networks: AT-X, TV Tokyo
Where to Stream: Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel

★ TMDB users: 7.4/10 from 62 votes TV-MA Animation 17 seasons · 221 eps Returning Series

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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: Nov 2, 2026

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Rating: ★ TMDB users: 7.4/10 from 62 votes
Format: 17 seasons · 221 episodes
Episode runtime: ~4 minutes
Status: Returning Series
Networks: AT-X, TV Tokyo
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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.

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“Experience a series of chilling urban legends brought to life through traditional Japanese picture-story animation.”

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unique visual aesthetic
engaging urban legends

Keep in mind

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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Cast

Kanji Tsuda Storyteller (voice)

星野勇太 Kouki (voice)

Yutaka Shimizu (voice)

Ponzu (voice)

土屋咲登子 (voice)

大石ともこ (voice)

吉田晴雄 (voice)

小泉よう Audience (voice)

Ryo Shinoda (voice)

Toshimasa Niiro (voice)

岸野聡子 (voice)

Ryouta Murai (voice)

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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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