Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai
TV-MA 2013 · 17 seasons · 221 eps · ★ 7.3 · Animation
Returning Series Next episode: Aug 31, 2026
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.
Directed by Akira Funeda · Written by Hiromu Kumamoto
Networks: AT-X, TV Tokyo
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Kanji Tsuda Storyteller (voice) -
星野勇太 Kimihiko (voice) -
Ponzu Nunokawa (voice) -
Yutaka Shimizu Mr. Shiono (voice) -
土屋咲登子 Mio (voice) -
大石ともこ Yuta's Grandmother (voice) -
Ryo Shinoda Masataka Yamagishi (voice) -
吉田晴雄 Onsen Visitor (voice) -
Toshimasa Niiro Narration (voice) -
岸野聡子 Miyako (voice) -
Ryouta Murai Mr. Masuda (voice) -
小泉よう Eita (voice)
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