How many seasons does Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai have?

Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai has 17 seasons and 221 episodes.

Is Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai renewed or canceled?

Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai is currently returning. The next episode airs Sep 7, 2026.

Where can I watch Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai?

Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai is available on AT-X. You can stream it on Crunchyroll, HiDive.

When is the next episode of Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai?

The next episode of Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai (S17 E9) airs on Sep 7, 2026.

Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai

Name: Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai
Genre: Animation
Released: 2013-07-15
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Kanji Tsuda, 土屋咲登子

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NetworkAT-X

First AiredJul 15, 2013

Last AiredAug 31, 2026

GenreAnimation

Runtime4 min

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.

NEXT EPISODE

S17 E9Episode 9Sep 7, 2026Airing now

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Cast

Kanji Tsuda

Storyteller (voice)

土屋咲登子

The Lady in the Ending Theme

Seasons & Episodes17 seasons · 221 episodes

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E1Insect Battle

Jul 13, 20264m

Summer vacation. Shogo, an elementary school student who spends his holidays at his grandfather’s house every year, is obsessed with "beetle wrestling," a game played among local kids. However, he keeps losing and desperately wants a stronger insect. That's when he discovers that the adults are holding a special, secret beetle wrestling match at night...

E2Willow Wicker Trunk

Jul 20, 20264m

Yukako is an elementary school student living with her family. Her mother, Tae, always talks cheerfully to her wicker dowry trunk. However, because the family's life became difficult, Tae makes a decision to part with her important wicker trunk. Yukako has a bad feeling, but...

E3Collapse

Jul 27, 20264m

Hirahara, an old man living in the village, suddenly caused a stir, shouting, "It’s going to burst!" However, the villagers, seemingly used to this, did not take him seriously. This was because, on that perfectly clear day, it was impossible for the dam to break. Yet, a man secretly monitoring Hirahara was informing an emergency via radio...

E4Pumpkin Field

Aug 3, 20264m

With his mother giving birth, Yuta has to spend his summer vacation at his grandma's. There are no shops around, only endless pumpkin patches. Bored, Yuta goes for a stroll, when a girl suddenly appears from the field and asks him to play. However...

E5Can I Decide?

Aug 10, 20264m

Late at night, Rikako arrives at her local station on the last train. For some reason, a young boy is standing there all by himself in front of the station, with no guardian in sight. Growing concerned, Rikako stays by his side and walks him toward his home. They arrive at an old apartment building, but then, the boy starts saying he doesn't want to go home...

E6Decisive Factor

Aug 17, 20264m

Minori is a junior high school student living alone with her mother, Aiko. Always kind, efficient at housework, and quick to make decisions, Aiko was someone Minori deeply admired. However, after finishing her high school entrance exams, Minori stumbles upon a secret lurking within this house...

E7Episode 7

Aug 24, 20264m

Haruko has just transferred to a rural elementary school. On the day of the Sports Day, it unfortunately pours with rain. But the school's decision is "Proceed as scheduled." The Sports Day is held without being canceled. Neither the teachers nor the other children seem to find it odd. Haruko also has no choice but to follow that atmosphere, but...

E8Episode 8

Aug 31, 20264m

Officer Takeuchi, a police box officer on patrol, spotted a mysterious doll placed at the base of a utility pole—the very site where a child had died in a car accident a few days earlier. That evening, a creepy visitor arrived at the police box, bringing along...

E9Episode 9

Sep 7, 20264m

Eiko is a housewife drowned in daily chores. Every day, she faces endless piles of laundry from her husband, her high school son, and her middle school daughter. But Eiko washes away more than just grime; she cleanses the malevolent grudges that cling to her family. Then one day, the washing machine begins to make an ominous sound...

E10

E10Episode 10UPCOMING

Sep 14, 20264m

E11

E11Episode 11UPCOMING

Sep 21, 20264m

E12

E12Episode 12UPCOMING

Sep 28, 20264m

E13

E13Episode 13UPCOMING

Oct 5, 20264m

About Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai

Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai is a animation series on AT-X. The show first aired on Jul 15, 2013 and currently has 17 seasons and 221 episodes. Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. The next episode airs on Sep 7, 2026. It has a rating of 7.3/10 based on 63 votes. The cast includes Kanji Tsuda, 土屋咲登子.