Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai

Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai

Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai

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Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai

2013- 2025

15 Seasons

195 Episodes

7.4(57 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.

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Production Companies

ILCA

TV Tokyo

Cast & Crew

1 member

Acting

津田寛治

Storyteller (voice)

津田寛治

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