Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror
怪～ayakashi～ Japanese Classic Horror / Ayakashi - Samurai Horror Tales
| Genres: Adult Cast, Historical, Horror, Mystery, Mythology, Psychological, Supernatural, Suspense | |
| Themes: Adult Cast, Historical, Mythology, Psychological | |
| Studios: Toei Animation | |
| Producers: Asmik Ace, Dentsu, Fuji TV, SKY Perfect Well Think, Sony Music Entertainment | |
| Licensors: Discotek Media, Geneon Entertainment USA | |
| Rating: 7.37 / 10 | |
| Rank: #2545 | |
| Popularity: #2582 | |
| Users Listed: 82,895 | |
| Users Scored: 27,583 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 04/15/2025 | |
| Aired: January 13, 2006 – March 24, 2006 (Winter) | |
| Type: tv | |
| Source: other | |
| Age Rating: R | |
| Episodes: 11 | |
| Broadcast: Friday at 00:35 (JST) |
Synopsis:
This anthology presents three distinct narratives rooted in Japanese folklore and historical anxieties. Each story explores themes of loss, betrayal, and the blurred boundaries between the living and the dead. "Yotsuya Kaidan" depicts a tale of vengeful spirit, driven by heartbreak and injustice. "Tenshu Monogatari" offers a melancholic exploration of forbidden connection and its consequences, set against a backdrop of ancient mythology. Finally, "Bakeneko" unveils a haunting mystery surrounding a supernatural feline entity with a long-held grievance. The series employs a somber atmosphere and intricate character studies to deliver unsettling narratives that linger long after the credits roll, inviting contemplation on societal expectations and enduring emotional wounds.
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Episodes:
- Episode 1: Yotsuya Ghost Story - Part 1 (Aired: 01/13/2006)
- Episode 2: Yotsuya Ghost Story - Part 2 (Aired: 01/20/2006)
- Episode 3: Yotsuya Ghost Story - Part 3 (Aired: 01/27/2006)
- Episode 4: Yotsuya Ghost Story - Part 4 (Aired: 02/03/2006)
- Episode 5: The Legend of Tenshu - Part 1 (Aired: 02/10/2006)
- ... and 6 more episodes
Characters:
- Himekawa, Zusho-no-Suke (Main) - Voice Actors: Midorikawa, Hikaru, Morrow, Kirby, Hébrant, Sébastien
- Kusuriuri (Main) - Voice Actors: Sakurai, Takahiro, Francis, Andrew, Bonnet, Laurent, Wait, Russell
- Tamiya, Oiwa (Main) - Voice Actors: Koyama, Mami, Oliver, Nicole, Correa, Alexandra
- Tamiya, Iemon (Main) - Voice Actors: Hirata, Hiroaki, Moreau, Mathieu, Dobson, Brian
- Tomi-Hime (Main) - Voice Actors: Kuwashima, Houko, Johnson, Willow, D'Hulstère, Audrey
- Akiyama, Chobee (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Manet, David, Morozumi, Kenichi, Simpson, Jason
- Genshirou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Clerbois, Jean-Paul, Satou, Masaharu, Abrahams, Doug
- Itou, Kihei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Landresse, Jean-Paul, Kusumi, Naomi, Brown, Don
- Itou, Ume (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Baran, Maia, Hirohashi, Ryou, Lindbjerg, Lalainia
- Kaikaimaru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamaguchi, Kappei, Clerbois, Jean-Paul, Willows, Alec
- Katsuyama (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Spinhayer, Martin, Shimaka, Yuu, Kramer, Ken
- Kayo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yukana, Sheridan, Kelly, Baré, Jennifer
- Kikimaru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Onosaka, Masaya, Vincent, Samuel, Denuit, Jean-Pierre
- Kobotoke, Kohei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hespel, Christophe, Matsuno, Taiki, Klassen, Terry
- Maki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hons, Nathalie, Saitou, Kimiko, Miller, Shirley
- Naosuke, Gonbee (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sonobe, Keiichi, Tasquin, Philippe, Vincent, Samuel
- Odajima, Sakai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inada, Tetsu, Vovk, Jean-Michel, Devall, Trevor
- Sakai, Mizue (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ghaye, Jacqueline, Soumi, Youko, Matthews, Alison
- Sakai, Yoshiaki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Landresse, Jean-Paul, Sasaki, Seiji, Novak, John
- Sakai, Yoshiyuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sasaki, Seiji, Gervais, Michel, Otsuka, Chikao, McNeil, Scott
- Sakai, Yoshikuni (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Janssen, Thierry, Tatsuta, Naoki, Dobson, Paul
- Sasaoka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Donnay, Patrick, Takemoto, Eiji, Kavadas, Andrew
- Sato (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Stas, Nathalie, Hino, Yurika, St. Germain, Tabitha
- Satou, Yomoshichi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Cuvellier, Olivier, Takagi, Wataru, Adamthwaite, Michael
- Shitanagauba (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hons, Nathalie, Mayama, Ako, Weseluck, Cathy
- Takuetsu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Spinhayer, Martin, Inaba, Minoru, Drummond, Brian
- Tamaki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kamada, Kozue, Tefnin, Claire, St. Germain, Tabitha
- Tamiya, Okuma (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Reiko, Morse, Kathy
- Tsuruya, Nanboku (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Saka, Osamu, Halder, Ron, Dury, Daniel
- Yotsuya, Osode (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nagashima, Yuko, Wagner, Dominique, Shoichet, Rebecca
- Yotsuya, Samon (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Gervais, Michel, Hirano, Masato, Henderson, Fred
Staff:
- Itou, Yukihiro (Producer)
- Sano, Hiroaki (Producer)
- Shibata, Hiroaki (Producer)
- Umezawa, Atsutoshi (Producer)
- Yamamoto, Kouji (Producer)
- Imazawa, Tetsuo (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Nakamura, Kenji (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Awai, Shigeki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Kadota, Hidehiko (Episode Director, Storyboard, Chief Animation Director)
- Kimura, Nobukage (Episode Director)
- Okao, Takahiro (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Okazaki, Yukio (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Konaka, Chiaki (Script)
- Sakamoto, Yuuji (Script)
- Yokote, Michiko (Script)
- Fujimoto, Yoshitaka (Storyboard)
- Hajime, Chitose (Theme Song Performance)
- Matsutoya, Yumi (Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Composition)
- Rhymester (Theme Song Performance)
- Abe, Masami (Animation Director)
- Amano, Yoshitaka (Character Design)
- Amemiya, Hideo (Key Animation)
- Aoi, Kiyotoshi (Key Animation, Animation Director)
- Chiba, Takayuki (Key Animation)
- Chino, Kyouko (Key Animation)
- Ebisawa, Yukio (Key Animation)
- Fujita, Kazuyuki (Key Animation)
- Fukuhara, Keiji (Key Animation)
- Haga, Ryou (Key Animation)
- Hashimoto, Hideki (Key Animation)
- Hashimoto, Takashi (Key Animation, Character Design, Animation Director)
- Hattori, Masumi (Key Animation)
- Hattori, Satoshi (Key Animation)
- Hayashi, Yuuki (Key Animation)
- Horie, Yumi (Key Animation)
- Hosogaya, Akira (Key Animation)
- Ibata, Shouta (Key Animation)
- Igarashi, Naoko (Key Animation)
- Ikeuchi, Naoko (Key Animation)
- Ishigami, Hiromi (Key Animation)
- Ito, Michihiro (Sound Effects)
- Itou, Hideki (Animation Director, Character Design, Chief Animation Director)
- Iwai, Nobuyuki (Key Animation)
- Izumi, Kyouka (Original Creator)
- Kakita, Hideki (Key Animation)
- Kamata, Hitoshi (Key Animation)
- Kamijou, Osamu (Key Animation)
- Kataoka, Kouji (Key Animation)
- Katou, Hiroshi (Art Director)
- Katsumata, Aiko (Background Art)
- ... and 40 more staff
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