Anime Reviews

 

Alternative Name:   Theater of Darkness
Years of Released: Jul 15, 2013 - Sep 30, 2013
Episodes: 13
Genre: Horror
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My Rating: PG-16
Grade: B

Summary: Akin to TV Tokyo's Folktales from Japan, Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories takes a narrative format to explore the rich occult history from Japan. Moreover, the storytelling techniques in this brand new series will mimic kamishibai—a traditional storytelling technique inspired by the artistic usage of paper figures and scrolls.

Yamishibai is a picture-story style of animation whose motif is surrounded and based off rumors and urban legends throughout the history of Japan.

My review: I can't even call Yami Shibai an animation for it looks more like an animatic - something that is done before creating an actual animation if you want me to get technical. However, it is worth a try and I did enjoy some of the stories. It's quite unique that's for sure.


Recommended: Horror fans