Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
17 Seasons • 221 Episodes
4 min per episode
2013 – Present
Premiered: Mon, Jul 15, 2013
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 17, Episode 13: “Episode 13”
Left in a child care facility due to his single father's work circumstances, Keita immediately hits it off with the other children who share a similar background. On his first day, he and his new peers secretly slip out of the home to play. That is when they hear the voice of a kamishibai storyteller calling out to children from a nearby park...
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Season 1
13 Episodes →
Season 2
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Season 3
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Season 4
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Season 5
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Season 6
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Season 7
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Season 8
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Season 9
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Season 10
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Season 11
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Season 12
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Season 13
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Season 14
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Season 15
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Season 16
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Season 17
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akira Funeda
Norio Yamakawa, Takuya Iwasaki, Akira Funeda
Department Leadership Roster
Norio Yamakawa
Producer
Takuya Iwasaki
Producer
Akira Funeda
Director
Akira Funeda
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai
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What is Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai about?
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.
How many seasons does Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai have?
Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai comprises 17 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai?
Key cast members in Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai include Kanji Tsuda, 土屋咲登子.
Who created or directed Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai?
Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai was developed and directed by Akira Funeda.