Sekai no Yami Zukan

The World YAMIZUKAN / 世界の闇図鑑
Sekai no Yami Zukan
Genres: Horror, Supernatural
Studios: ILCA
Producers: TV Tokyo
Rating: 4.73 / 10
Rank: #13848
Popularity: #4844
Users Listed: 24,622
Users Scored: 8,614
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 04/09/2022
Aired: April 3, 2017 – June 26, 2017 (Spring)
Type: tv
Source: original
Age Rating: R
Episodes: 13
Broadcast: Monday at 03:35 (JST)

Synopsis:

Within a secluded, decaying structure lies an enigmatic encyclopedia, its pages filled with unsettling accounts of the strange and inexplicable. The stories contained within are not mere folklore; they are vivid chronicles of surreal encounters and often tragic fates. Each entry unveils a world subtly warped by the uncanny – from a husband’s desperate search for his wife leading to otherworldly captivity, to a childhood friendship with a snowman concealing something deeply unsettling.

The narratives explore themes of hidden realities and the potential dangers lurking beneath the surface of everyday life. The encyclopedia's tales suggest that even the most commonplace occurrences can harbor terrifying secrets, hinting at a pervasive darkness best left undisturbed. This anime offers a contemplative experience, inviting viewers to ponder the boundaries between reality and the unsettling unknown.

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Episodes:

  • Episode 1: The Black Shadow of Temptation (Aired: 04/03/2017)
  • Episode 2: The Fairy in the Snow (Aired: 04/10/2017)
  • Episode 3: The Reaper Racing Across the Plain (Aired: 04/17/2017)
  • Episode 4: What the Mysterious Circle Really Was (Aired: 04/24/2017)
  • Episode 5: The Mechanical Men Come (Aired: 05/01/2017)
  • ... and 8 more episodes

Staff:

  • Funada, Akira (Producer)
  • Iguchi, Noboru (Director)
  • Iitsuka, Takashi (Director)
  • MONO NO AWARE (Theme Song Performance)
  • Iwasaki, Takuya (Planning)
  • Yamakawa, Norio (Planning)