Kamishibaiya
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6.5
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- short-form series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 5 min
- Total watch time
- 1 h 5 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 15, 2013 – September 30, 2013
- Season
- Summer 2013
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Tomoya Takashima
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 65/100
Estimated watch time
1h 5m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Episodic88%Demons86%Ghost82%Anthology76%Body Horror40%Tragedy40%Trains20%Urban Fantasy20%
TV_SHORTFINISHED2013 SUMMER6.5 / 10 AniList score
Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai
闇芝居• Yami Shibai
Synopsis
A picture-story style of animation whose motif is surrounded and based off the rumors, and urban legends throughout the history of Japan. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Should you watch Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai?
Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 65/100 — 28% of 10,856 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #43 most popular anime of all time, and #8 highest-rated anime of 2013, and #3 most popular anime of 2013 on AniList.
Of the 17.8K AniList users who started it, 5.4% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 14.8K have finished it.
At about 1 h 5 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Horror, Supernatural — especially episodic, demons, ghost, anthology.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Tomoya Takashima
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 2 (2014)
- Optional extras: Ninja Collection, The World YAMIZUKAN
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Endings (1)
- ED1“Kaikai Emaki” by Miku Hatsune
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai FAQ
How many episodes does Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai have?
Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai has 13 episodes of about 5 minutes each, roughly 1 h 5 min in total.
Is Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai finished?
Yes. Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai has finished airing — the final episode aired September 30, 2013.
Is there a season 2 of Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai?
Yes — the story continues in Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 2 (2014).
Where do I start Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai?
Start here: Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai is the first entry, followed by Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 2.
Is Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai based on a manga?
No. Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.