Original
07/15/2013 - 09/30/2013 Finished
Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai (Yami Shibai)
Also known as: 闇芝居
A nameless storyteller in a yellow mask emerges at dusk to narrate horrifying Japanese urban legends to assembled children, wielding a kamishibai,a traditional paper-scrolling device,to animate his demented tales. Each sinister story cuts deeper than the last, pulling his young audience into a nightmarish web where a protective talisman overhead may be the only barrier between them and an abyss of unending torment.
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Canon episodes · 13 Filler episodes · 0
Watch on: Crunchyroll
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Watch order: filler vs canon
Yami Shibai has no filler episodes: all 13 episodes are canon. You can watch it from first to last without checking any list of skippable episodes.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
13 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Talisman Woman07/15/2013 | 07/15/2013 | Canon |
| 2 | Zanbai07/22/2013 | 07/22/2013 | Canon |
| 3 | The Family Rule07/22/2013 | 07/22/2013 | Canon |
| 4 | Hair08/05/2013 | 08/05/2013 | Canon |
| 5 | The Next Floor08/12/2013 | 08/12/2013 | Canon |
| 6 | The Overhead Rack08/19/2013 | 08/19/2013 | Canon |
| 7 | Contradiction08/26/2013 | 08/26/2013 | Canon |
| 8 | The Umbrella Goddess09/02/2013 | 09/02/2013 | Canon |
| 9 | Cursed09/02/2013 | 09/02/2013 | Canon |
| 10 | The Moon09/09/2013 | 09/09/2013 | Canon |
| 11 | Video09/16/2013 | 09/16/2013 | Canon |
| 12 | Tomonari-kun09/23/2013 | 09/23/2013 | Canon |
| 13 | Tormentor09/30/2013 | 09/30/2013 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Yami Shibai have?
Yami Shibai is season 1 of 16 in the franchise: Yami Shibai, Yami Shibai 2, Yami Shibai 3, Yami Shibai 4, Yami Shibai 5, Yami Shibai 6, Yami Shibai 7, Yami Shibai 8, Yami Shibai 9, Yami Shibai 10, Yami Shibai 11, Yami Shibai 12, Yami Shibai 13, Yami Shibai 14, Yami Shibai 15, and Yami Shibai 16. All of them have finished airing.
How many episodes does Yami Shibai have?
This page covers 13 episodes. Adding up every season, the franchise has 205 episodes in total.
What is the best order to watch Yami Shibai?
It is recommended to watch Yami Shibai in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Yami Shibai online?
Yami Shibai is available on the following streaming platforms: Crunchyroll. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
Watch on: Crunchyroll
Is Yami Shibai a complete anime?
Yes, Yami Shibai is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
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