Episode 1
Taro-chan Returns
4m
This is the story of a certain grade schooler who has discovered a new place to play.....
Episode credits
Written by Hiromu KumamotoGuest stars Ryō Hirano, Ryō Hirano, Ryo Shinoda, Yutaka Shimizu, 青木砂織, Toshimasa Niiro
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
The Offering House
4m
This is the story of a family who has moved into a certain home in the mountains...
Episode credits
Written by 佐佐木充郭Guest stars Ryo Shinoda, Yutaka Shimizu, 青木砂織
Episode 3
Rebirth Paper
4m
This is the story of a certain couple who has lost their child...
Episode credits
Written by Choji YoshikawaGuest stars Ryo Shinoda, Yutaka Shimizu, 青木砂織, Toshimasa Niiro
Episode 4
From Back Then
4m
This is the story of a certain office worker who's late getting home...
Episode credits
Written by Hiromu KumamotoGuest stars Ryo Shinoda, Yutaka Shimizu
Episode 5
Solo Camping
4m
This is the story of a woman who's new to solo camping....
Episode credits
Written by Choji YoshikawaGuest stars Ryo Shinoda, Yutaka Shimizu, Toshimasa Niiro
Episode 6
White Flower
4m
This is the story of a man who reunited with a friend after 20 years...
Episode credits
Written by Norio YamakawaGuest stars Ryō Hirano, Ryo Shinoda, Yutaka Shimizu, 青木砂織, Toshimasa Niiro
Episode 7
That's Not Right, Dad
4m
This is the story of a man who is trying to put his son to bed....
Episode credits
Written by 佐佐木充郭Guest stars 星野勇太, Toshimasa Niiro
Episode 8
Fan Activities
4m
This is the story of a woman who has found a new purpose in life...
Episode credits
Written by 佐佐木充郭Guest stars 星野勇太, 青木砂織
Episode 9
Signature
4m
This is the story of a man who works at a funeral parlor...
Episode credits
Written by Hiromu KumamotoGuest stars 青木砂織, Toshimasa Niiro, Tsubasa Kizu
Episode 10
Sairen Station
4m
This is the story of a man who has arrived at a certain location to get a story....
Episode credits
Written by 佐佐木充郭Guest stars 星野勇太, Toshimasa Niiro
Episode 11
Restart
4m
This is the stoty of a man who was using the internet in a totally normal way....
Episode credits
Written by Choji YoshikawaGuest stars 星野勇太, 青木砂織, Toshimasa Niiro, Tsubasa Kizu
Episode 12
A Silver Lining
4m
This is the story of a college student who's on a road trip to get over a breakup...
Episode credits
Written by Norio YamakawaGuest stars 青木砂織, Toshimasa Niiro
Episode 13
Music Box
4mfinale
This is the story of a man who runs a certain antique shop...
Episode credits
Written by 佐佐木充郭Guest stars 星野勇太, 青木砂織, Toshimasa Niiro
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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