Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories (2013- )
RunningAnimation 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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