Series

Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai

★ 7.4(62)20134m17 seasons

Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai is streaming on U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel and dAnime Amazon Channel in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, FOD and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Release date: 2013-07-15
Runtime: 4m
Language: Japanese
Seasons: 17
Episodes: 221
Network: AT-X, TV Tokyo
Status: Returning Series
Country: Japan
Studio: ILCA

About Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai

Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai is a 2013 web series in the Animation genre, starring Kanji Tsuda and 土屋咲登子. It spans 17 seasons and 221 episodes, and originally aired on AT-X and TV Tokyo. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 62 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (17)

Season 113 eps · 2013

Season 213 eps · 2014

Season 313 eps · 2016

Season 413 eps · 2017

Season 513 eps · 2017

Season 613 eps · 2018

Season 713 eps · 2019

Season 813 eps · 2021

Season 913 eps · 2021

Season 1013 eps · 2022

Season 1113 eps · 2023

Season 1213 eps · 2024

Season 1313 eps · 2024

Season 1413 eps · 2025

Season 1513 eps · 2025

Season 1613 eps · 2026

Season 1713 eps · 2026

Cast

Kanji Tsuda

Storyteller (voice)

土屋咲登子

The Lady in the Ending Theme

Themes & keywords

monsterdementiastory tellersupernaturalurban legendcursedemonghostfolklorejapanese mythologyanimehorror anthologyhorror

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai on U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel and dAnime Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, FOD and Google Play Movies.

Is Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai on Netflix?+

Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel and dAnime Amazon Channel.

How many seasons of Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai are there?+

Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai has 17 seasons and 221 episodes in total.

Who stars in Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai?+

Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai stars Kanji Tsuda and 土屋咲登子.

When did Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai come out?+

Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai is a 2013 web series.

What genre is Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai?+

Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai is Animation series.