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Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai (2013)

Animation

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.

First Air Date
July 15, 2013
Seasons
16
Episodes
208
Rating
7.4/10 (61 votes)

Cast: Kanji Tsuda

Networks: AT-X, TV Tokyo
Production: ILCA, TV Tokyo
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Seasons

Season 1

13 episodes

2013

Season 2

13 episodes

2014

Season 3

13 episodes

2016

Season 4

13 episodes

2017

Season 5

13 episodes

2017

Season 6

13 episodes

2018

Season 7

13 episodes

2019

Season 8

13 episodes

2021

Season 9

13 episodes

2021

Season 10

13 episodes

2022

Season 11

13 episodes

2023

Season 12

13 episodes

2024

Season 13

13 episodes

2024

Season 14

13 episodes

2025

Season 15

13 episodes

2025

Season 16

13 episodes

2026

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Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai

Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai

Animation
7.4
4 min
2013

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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Networks & Studios

Networks

AT-XAT-X
TV TokyoTV Tokyo

Production Companies

ILCA
TV Tokyo
Show Information
StatusReturning Series
TypeScripted
First Aired7/15/2013
Last Aired4/6/2026
Seasons16
Episodes208
LanguageJapanese
CountryJapan
Currently in production
Creators & Crew

Directed by

Produced by

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16

Seasons

208

Episodes

4m

Per Episode

2013

First Aired

Keywords

monsterdementiastory tellersupernaturalurban legendcursedemonghostfolklorejapanese mythologyanimehorror anthologyhorror

Content Ratings

Languages

ja

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Cast

KT

Kanji Tsuda

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai about?▾

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.

How many seasons does Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai have?▾

16

How many episodes does Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai have?▾

208

Is Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai still running?▾

Yes, it is currently running.

When did Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai first air?▾

July 15, 2013

Who stars in Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai?▾

Kanji Tsuda

What genre is Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai?▾

Animation

Where can I watch Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai?▾

Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel