Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai

7.4/1020134mReturning Series16 Seasons · 208 Episodes

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.

Released: Jul 15, 2013

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Seasons

Season 1

13 episodes

Season 2

13 episodes

Top Cast

Kanji Tsuda

Storyteller (voice)

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