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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Talisman Woman Jul 15, 2013
- E2 Zanbai Jul 22, 2013
- E3 The Family Rule Jul 22, 2013
- E4 Hair Aug 5, 2013
- E5 The Next Floor Aug 12, 2013
- E6 The Overhead Rack Aug 19, 2013
- E7 Contradiction Aug 26, 2013
- E8 The Umbrella Goddess Sep 2, 2013
- E9 Cursed Sep 2, 2013
- E10 The Moon Sep 9, 2013
- E11 Video Sep 16, 2013
- E12 Tomonari-kun Sep 23, 2013
- E13 Tormentor Sep 30, 2013
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Taro-chan Jul 6, 2014
- E2 The Kitchen Jul 13, 2014
- E3 Inside Jul 20, 2014
- E4 The Wall Woman Jul 27, 2014
- E5 The Locker Aug 3, 2014
- E6 Nao-chan Aug 10, 2014
- E7 The Capsule Toy Machine Aug 17, 2014
- E8 Farewells Aug 24, 2014
- E9 Ominie-san Aug 31, 2014
- E10 Bugged Sep 7, 2014
- E11 Picking Up Sep 14, 2014
- E12 Netsuke Sep 21, 2014
- E13 Bringer Drums Sep 28, 2014
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Lend It to Me Jan 10, 2016
- E2 Tunnel Jan 17, 2016
- E3 Rat Jan 24, 2016
- E4 The Noisy Hospital Room Jan 31, 2016
- E5 Museum of Taxidermy Feb 7, 2016
- E6 "That Side" Festival Feb 14, 2016
- E7 Behind Feb 21, 2016
- E8 The Empress Doll Feb 28, 2016
- E9 The Fourth Man Mar 6, 2016
- E10 Merry-go-round Mar 13, 2016
- E11 Cuckoo Clock Mar 20, 2016
- E12 In the Water Mar 27, 2016
- E13 Drawings Apr 3, 2016
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Tongue Jan 16, 2017
- E2 Fish Tank Jan 16, 2017
- E3 Sewing Shears Jan 16, 2017
- E4 Red High Heel Jan 23, 2017
- E5 Night Bus Jan 30, 2017
- E6 Guess Who? Feb 6, 2017
- E7 Footsteps Feb 13, 2017
- E8 Cassette Tape Feb 20, 2017
- E9 Grinding Teeth Feb 27, 2017
- E10 Calling Crane Mar 6, 2017
- E11 White Line Mar 13, 2017
- E12 Snow Hut Mar 20, 2017
- E13 Underground Walkway Mar 27, 2017
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Wrong Number Jul 3, 2017
- E2 Give It to Me Jul 10, 2017
- E3 The Crow Children Jul 17, 2017
- E4 Copycat Jul 24, 2017
- E5 Shadows of Women Jul 31, 2017
- E6 Giveback-sama Aug 7, 2017
- E7 Hide-and-Seek Aug 14, 2017
- E8 The Neighbors Aug 28, 2017
- E9 If You Want to See Ghosts Sep 4, 2017
- E10 Flower Reading Sep 11, 2017
- E11 I'm the Only One Sep 18, 2017
- E12 The Last Bus Sep 25, 2017
- E13 Seductress 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.