Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai

Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai

Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai

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Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai

2013- 2026

17 Seasons

221 Episodes

7.4(62 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

Crunchyroll Amazon Channel

Anime Times Amazon Channel

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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