Kamishibaiya
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5.3
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- short-form series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 4 min
- Total watch time
- 52 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 12, 2026 – April 6, 2026
- Season
- Winter 2026
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Akira Funada
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 53/100
Estimated watch time
0h 52m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Episodic79%Skeleton79%Ghost79%Curses79%
TV_SHORTFINISHED2026 WINTER5.3 / 10 AniList score
Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 16
闇芝居 十六期• Yami Shibai 16
Synopsis
Sixteenth season of Yami Shibai.
Should you watch Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 16?
Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 16 has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 53/100 — 13% of 315 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #10 highest-rated anime of 2026, and #17 most popular anime of 2026, and #2 highest-rated anime of Winter 2026 on AniList.
Of the 811 AniList users who started it, 8.6% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 504 have finished it.
At about 52 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Horror, Supernatural — especially episodic, skeleton, ghost, curses.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Akira Funada
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 15 (2025)
- Watch next: Yami Shibai 17 (2026)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Endings (1)
- ED1“Masquerade Night” by yosugala · eps 1-
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 16 FAQ
How many episodes does Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 16 have?
Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 16 has 13 episodes of about 4 minutes each, roughly 52 minutes in total.
Is Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 16 finished?
Yes. Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 16 has finished airing — the final episode aired April 6, 2026.
Is there a season 2 of Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 16?
Yes — the story continues in Yami Shibai 17 (2026).
What should I watch before Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 16?
Watch Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 15 first — Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 16 is a direct sequel.
Is Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 16 based on a manga?
No. Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 16 is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Where can I watch Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 16?
Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 16 is listed on YouTube, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.