Momosuke Yamaoka
main character
TV
6.6
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 4, 2003 – December 27, 2003
- Season
- Fall 2003
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Hideki Tonokatsu
- Original creator
- Natsuhiko Kyougoku
- Music
- Kuniaki Haishima
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
- Also known as
- 100 Stories, 100 stories, Hundred Stories
- Score across sites
- 7.04/10
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Historical79%Youkai79%Gore79%Episodic79%Demons60%Ghost60%Denpa20%
TVFINISHED2003 FALL6.6 / 10 AniList score
Requiem from the Darkness
京極夏彦 巷説百物語• Kyougoku Natsuhiko: Kousetsu Hyaku Monogatari
Synopsis
Tired of writing riddles for children, Yamaoka Momosuke plans on gathering spooky and gruesome stories and publishing them in an anthology called Hyakumonogatari ("One Hundred Tales"). While researching these old myths and legends he comes across a mysterious trio who call themselves the Ongyou. They are detectives who are investigating the legends to reveal their truths...and bring those in the wrong to justice. Each time Momosuke meets the Ongyou he must face horrible truths and battle with his morals, but he's seeing things he shouldn't be seeing... (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Requiem from the Darkness?
Probably, if you enjoy horror, mystery and psychological, especially stories with historical, youkai, gore.
Reception is positive but mixed: 66/100 on AniList, with 34% of 1.8K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #37 highest-rated anime of 2003.
About 8.7% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Natsuhiko Kyougoku
- Director
- Hideki Tonokatsu
- Series composition
- Yoshinobu Fujioka
- Character design
- Shigeyuki Miya
- Music
- Kuniaki Haishima
Where it fits in the series
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“The Flame” by Keiko Lee · eps 1-13
Endings (1)
- ED1“The Moment of Love” by Keiko Lee · eps 1-13
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Requiem from the Darkness FAQ
How many episodes does Requiem from the Darkness have?
Requiem from the Darkness has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Requiem from the Darkness?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Requiem from the Darkness finished?
Yes. Requiem from the Darkness has finished airing — the final episode aired December 27, 2003.
Is there a season 2 of Requiem from the Darkness?
No sequel is listed for Requiem from the Darkness as of October 2026.
Is Requiem from the Darkness based on a manga?
No. Requiem from the Darkness is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who sings the opening of Requiem from the Darkness?
The opening, "The Flame", is performed by Keiko Lee.
Where can I watch Requiem from the Darkness?
Requiem from the Darkness is listed on RetroCrush, Crackle, YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.