Kamishibaiya
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- Format
- short-form series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 5 min
- Total watch time
- 1 h 5 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 11, 2021 – April 5, 2021
- Season
- Winter 2021
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Akira Funada, Kenichi Sugimoto
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 53/100
Estimated watch time
1h 5m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Ghost79%Episodic60%Youkai50%Anthology20%
TV_SHORTFINISHED2021 WINTER5.3 / 10 AniList score
Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 8
闇芝居 8• Yami Shibai 8
Synopsis
Once again, the mysterious storyteller draws in the ears of any willing to listen to his macabre tales of madness—ones that could happen to anyone, no matter who they might be. The ghastly stories delve into the cases of teenagers testing their courage at an abandoned home; children navigating nefarious family traditions; malicious apparitions haunting the lives of innocent people; individuals helplessly watching their loved ones slowly go insane; a woman growing increasingly concerned when her husband's behavior changes after eating something odd; and an evil snowman or two. These chilling tales promise to leave no soul unstirred in the most disturbing way yet. (Source: MAL Rewrite)
Should you watch Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 8?
Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 8 has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 53/100 — 13% of 1,828 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #16 highest-rated anime of 2021, and #10 most popular anime of 2021, and #7 highest-rated anime of Winter 2021 on AniList.
Of the 3.3K AniList users who started it, 4.8% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 2.8K 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 ghost, episodic.
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
- Director
- Kenichi Sugimoto
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 7 (2019)
- Watch next: Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 9 (2021)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Endings (1)
- ED1“Twilight” by imai · eps 1-12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 8 FAQ
How many episodes does Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 8 have?
Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 8 has 13 episodes of about 5 minutes each, roughly 1 h 5 min in total.
Is Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 8 finished?
Yes. Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 8 has finished airing — the final episode aired April 5, 2021.
Is there a season 2 of Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 8?
Yes — the story continues in Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 9 (2021).
What should I watch before Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 8?
Watch Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 7 first — Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 8 is a direct sequel.
Is Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 8 based on a manga?
No. Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 8 is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Where can I watch Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 8?
Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 8 is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.