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Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai

Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai

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Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai

2013- 2026

17 Seasons

221 Episodes

7.3(63 votes)

Returning Series

Animation

Overview

Yamishibai is a picture-story style of animation whose motif is surrounded and based off the rumors, and urban legends throughout the history of Japan.

Where to Watch

Stream

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Links & Resources

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Social & External

Production Companies

ILCA

TV Tokyo

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

2 featured cast members

Starring

Kanji Tsuda

Kanji Tsuda

Storyteller (voice)

土屋咲登子

土屋咲登子

The Lady in the Ending Theme

Creative team

Produced by: Norio Yamakawa
Takuya Iwasaki

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