Episode 1
A Job to Quit
4m
This is the story of a certain man who's not sure what to do...
Episode credits
Written by 佐佐木充郭Guest stars Ponzu, Tsubasa Kizu
TV series
Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai
2013TV-MA17 seasons7.3 / 10
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.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai premiered July 15, 2013. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
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Episode 2
Ending Note
4m
This is the story of a certain group of siblings whose father has died at home, unnoticed by anyone...
Episode credits
Written by Hiromu KumamotoGuest stars Taiga Fukazawa, Ponzu, Masaki Sawai
Episode 3
The End of the Day
4m
This is the story of a certain middle schooler...
Episode credits
Written by 石上加奈子Guest stars Toshiko Sawada, Issei Futamata
Episode 4
Last Train
4m
This is the story of a certain man who is late heading home, after going out for drinks...
Episode credits
Written by Hiromu KumamotoGuest stars Taiga Fukazawa, Ponzu, Masaki Sawai
Episode 5
The Last Customer
4m
This is the story of a certain college student who works at a café...
Episode credits
Written by 佐佐木充郭Guest stars Ponzu, Toshiko Sawada, Taiga Fukazawa, Tsubasa Kizu
Episode 6
Trash Drop-off
4m
This is the story of a certain woman who has recently moved...
Episode credits
Written by 石上加奈子Guest stars Ponzu, Masaki Sawai
Episode 7
What Happened in the Tunnel
4m
This is the story of a certain couple who were hiking in the mountains...
Episode credits
Written by 佐佐木充郭Guest stars Tsubasa Kizu
Episode 8
Wristwatch
4m
This is the story of a certain pair of sisters who get along well.....
Episode credits
Written by 石上加奈子Guest stars Toshiko Sawada, Issei Futamata
Episode 9
To My Future Self
4m
This is the story of a certain man who is spending his days listlessly after having his dreams crumble...
Episode credits
Written by 佐佐木充郭Guest stars Ryo Shinoda, Taiga Fukazawa, Ponzu
Episode 10
The Other Building
4m
This is the story of a certain man who has been hospitalized due to his failing health...
Episode credits
Written by Hiromu KumamotoGuest stars Ryo Shinoda
Episode 11
Bye-Bye
4m
This is the story of two girls who have gone on an impromptu trip...
Episode credits
Written by 佐佐木充郭Guest stars Ryo Shinoda, Ponzu, Toshiko Sawada, Issei Futamata
Episode 12
Pinky Promise
4m
This is the story of a certain woman who is worried about her husband......
Episode credits
Written by 石上加奈子Guest stars Ponzu
Episode 13
The Hundredth Story
4mfinale
This is the story of a certain group of young people who have snuck into an abandoned school to tell ghost stories ...
Episode credits
Written by Hiromu KumamotoGuest stars Ryo Shinoda, Taiga Fukazawa, Ponzu
Episode information updated Sep 12, 2026
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Cast
Kanji TsudaStoryteller (voice)
Yūto IkedaThe Boy (voice)
桃ノ井理子(voice)
Ryouta Muraipolice reporter (voice)
小泉ようEita (voice)
Ryō HiranoTooru (voice)
Risa AizawaAsako (voice)
白石るりThe Dawn Girl (voice)Credits
- Written by
- Hiromu Kumamoto, 佐佐木充郭, 石上加奈子, 岸野聡子, Choji Yoshikawa, Ayako Yamaguchi, 青木砂織, Sakitaka Kuniyoshi, イチキ游子, Brazily Anne Yamada, Nishioka to Neil, Norio Yamakawa, 柳川薰平, Takashi Shimizu, Noboru Iguchi, Shoichiro Masumoto, Norikatsu Kodama, 小佐野彈
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 221
- Original language
- Japanese
- Original title
- 闇芝居
Networks & production
AT-XJapan
TV TokyoJapan
ILCAJapan- TV TokyoJapan
Themes
animecursedementiademonfolkloreghosthorrorhorror anthology