Yamishibai is a picture-story style of animation whose motif is surrounded and based off the rumors, and urban legends throughout the history of Japan.
Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai (Season 16)
Final Episode (Episode 1)
Air date: 2026-01-12
Runtime: 4 min
Overview: This is the story of a man who studies urban legends.
Research Results (Episode 2)
Air date: 2026-01-19
Runtime: 4 min
Overview: This is the story of a kid who's back in school after summer vacation.
A Peaceful Village (Episode 3)
Air date: 2026-01-26
Runtime: 4 min
Overview: This is the story of a man who's gone into hiding at a rural village.
Following (Episode 4)
Air date: 2026-02-02
Runtime: 4 min
Overview: This is the story of a woman who runs a certain tailor.
Gathering (Episode 5)
Air date: 2026-02-09
Runtime: 4 min
Overview: This is the story of an unremarkable man who works in real estate.
Password (Episode 6)
Air date: 2026-02-16
Runtime: 4 min
Overview: This is the story of a grade schooler, who's on their way home.
Round and Around (Episode 7)
Air date: 2026-02-23
Runtime: 4 min
Overview: This is the story of a married couple who will soon be having their first child.
Frozen Over (Episode 8)
Air date: 2026-03-02
Runtime: 4 min
Overview: This is the story of a man whose brother passed away in the snowy mountains.
Sleeper Train (Episode 9)
Air date: 2026-03-09
Runtime: 4 min
Overview: This is the story of some women who have taken a sleeper train on a vacation.
Musubime-sama (Episode 10)
Air date: 2026-03-16
Runtime: 4 min
Overview: This is the story of young man and woman who have recently started dating...
Dream Connection (Episode 11)
Air date: 2026-03-23
Runtime: 4 min
Overview: This is the story of a certain student who lives in a dormitory…
Restoration (Episode 12)
Air date: 2026-03-30
Runtime: 4 min
Overview: This is the story of of a man who was given possession of a certain doll.
Conclusion (Episode 13) 8.0
Air date: 2026-04-06
Runtime: 4 min
Overview: This is the story of a boy who is looking forward to the conclusion of an anime...
