Tales of the Bizarre: 2026 Summer Special
世にも奇妙な物語 '26夏の特別編
Synopsis
The 2026 summer special of Fuji TV’s long-running anthology series presents four new strange tales. A veteran detective investigates a crime scene where evidence and bodies seem to vanish. A woman clearing her late mother’s apartment finds the past refusing to be thrown away. A young girl uses a mysterious costume to become an adult man. And a 26-year-old man discovers that his mother has been listed for auction online. Each story leads ordinary people into a surreal, unsettling world.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kaede Kamiya, Tsukuru Matsuki, Masato Fuchigami, Toru Hosokawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Shota Gajin, Date-san, 吉井三奈子, 寺腰玄
- Original Title
- 世にも奇妙な物語 '26夏の特別編
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Fuji Television Network
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kaede Kamiya, Tsukuru Matsuki, Masato Fuchigami, Toru Hosokawa
Shota Gajin, Date-san, 吉井三奈子, 寺腰玄
Department Leadership Roster
Shota Gajin
Writer
Kaede Kamiya
Director
Tsukuru Matsuki
Director
Masato Fuchigami
Director
Toru Hosokawa
Director
Date-san
Writer
吉井三奈子
Writer
寺腰玄
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tales of the Bizarre: 2026 Summer Special
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What is Tales of the Bizarre: 2026 Summer Special about?
The 2026 summer special of Fuji TV’s long-running anthology series presents four new strange tales. A veteran detective investigates a crime scene where evidence and bodies seem to vanish. A woman clearing her late mother’s apartment finds the past refusing to be thrown away. A young girl uses a mysterious costume to become an adult man. And a 26-year-old man discovers that his mother has been listed for auction online. Each story leads ordinary people into a surreal, unsettling world.
Who directed Tales of the Bizarre: 2026 Summer Special?
Tales of the Bizarre: 2026 Summer Special was directed by Kaede Kamiya, Tsukuru Matsuki, Masato Fuchigami, Toru Hosokawa.
Who stars in Tales of the Bizarre: 2026 Summer Special?
The principal cast of Tales of the Bizarre: 2026 Summer Special includes Tamori, Takaya Kamikawa, Yo Takahashi, Kouhei Higuchi, Shuri.
When was Tales of the Bizarre: 2026 Summer Special released and how long is it?
Tales of the Bizarre: 2026 Summer Special was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.