Yami Shibai 13

Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 13 / 闇芝居十三期 / Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories Thirteenth Season / Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories 13

Genres: Avant Garde, Horror, Supernatural
Studios: ILCA, ILCASHIPS
Rating: 6.03 / 10
Rank: #9991
Popularity: #9410
Users Listed: 4,622
Users Scored: 1,723
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 10/01/2024
Aired: July 15, 2024 – October 7, 2024 (Summer)
Type: tv
Source: original
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 13
Broadcast: Monday at 02:50 (JST)

Synopsis:

Delve into the chilling world of *Yami Shibai*, a uniquely unsettling anthology series presenting traditional Japanese ghost stories through a distinctive paper theater aesthetic. Each episode unfolds as a meticulously crafted performance, utilizing shadow puppetry and evocative sound design to bring folklore to life. The narrative often centers on ordinary individuals confronted by supernatural occurrences rooted in historical anxieties and cultural beliefs.

*Yami Shibai* prioritizes atmosphere over action, fostering a pervasive sense of dread and unease. Viewers are invited to contemplate themes of memory, loss, and the lingering presence of the past. The series avoids explicit scares, instead cultivating a subtle, psychological horror that lingers long after the episode concludes, offering a thoughtful exploration of Japanese storytelling traditions and the power of narrative to shape our perceptions of the unknown.

Streaming Platforms:

Crunchyroll

Episodes:

Episode 1: Elevator Attendant (Aired: 07/15/2024)
Episode 2: Message Board (Aired: 07/22/2024)
Episode 3: Portrait (Aired: 07/29/2024)
Episode 4: Happy Girl Mushroom Tea (Aired: 08/05/2024)
Episode 5: Moving-in Soba (Aired: 08/12/2024)
... and 8 more episodes

Characters:

Storyteller (Main) - Voice Actors: Tsuda, Kanji

Staff:

Funada, Akira (Producer, Director)
Iwasaki, Takuya (Producer)
Yamakawa, Norio (Producer)
Aoki, Saori (Script)
Kumamoto, Hiromu (Script)
Osano, Dan (Script)
Sasaki, Mitsuhiro (Script)
Yoshikawa, Chouji (Script)
majiko (Theme Song Performance)
Ebihara, Yuu (Key Animation)

Reviews:

User FoggyRadiation (Score: 6/10):
It's more of the same - some stories are alright, others miss the mark, and others have jump scares. The ones with jump scares don't really work, the series could do with fewer of those. However, since this is season 13, it seems like resorting to some cheap tricks is expected. Overall, this is a solid six. It's not awful, it's not great, it's just alright. As usual episode 13 ties things together just a little more, and as the norm, each episode is a standalone story outside of that. Some of the art direction this season is a bit odd, a bit too muchlike scribbles.nnThis is so middle of the road it's a struggle to say anything at all. It just is, it's here, it sure is, yep. Good to watch to pass some time.

Yami Shibai 13

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