Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories

Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories (2013- )

To Be DeterminedAnimation showAnime, Horror, Supernatural

Akin to TV Tokyo's Folktales from Japan, Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories takes a narrative format to explore the rich occult history from Japan, moreover, the storytelling techniques in this brand new series will mimic kamishibai – a traditional storytelling technique inspired by the artistic usage of paper figures and scrolls. "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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Scheduleevery Sunday at 02:50 (5 min)

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories premiere?

Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories premiered on July 14, 2013.

Who is the main character in Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories?

There is no main character in Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories as each episode consists of a different ghost story.

Who produced Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories?

Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories was produced by ILCA.

How was Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories animated?

Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories was animated using a traditional paper puppet theater technique called kamishibai.

Was Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories dubbed for English audiences?

Yes, Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories was dubbed in English for its international release.

Are the stories in Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories based on real folklore?

Yes, the stories in Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories are based on real Japanese folklore and urban legends.

How long are the episodes of Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories?

The episodes of Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories are typically around four minutes long.

Is Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories a horror series?

Yes, Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories is a horror series that centers around Japanese ghosts and urban legends.

How many episodes are in the first season of Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories?

The first season of Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories consists of 13 episodes.

Who directed Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories?

Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories was directed by Tomoya Takashima.

In what format was Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories originally released?

Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories was originally released as a web anime.

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Also known as

  • Theater of Darkness
  • Yami Shibai - Japanese Ghost Stories
  • Théatre de l`horreur (France)
  • 闇芝居 (Japan)
  • Yami Shibai (Japan)
  • Yamishibai: Historias Japonesas de Fantasmas (Spain)
  • Театр мороку (Ukraine)

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