Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai

This is the story of a man who had just moved into a particular apartment.

This is the story of a man who went to a particular village in the country on a business trip.

This is the story of a boy named Toshiharu who moved back to the country with his parents.

This is the story of a teacher at a particular elementary school who had to work a bit late one day.

This is the story of a particular family that went shopping for their young son's birthday present at a department store.

This is the story of a particular man who did nothing but work, work, work, day in and day out.

This story begins with a phone call that was received at a particular young woman's home, in the middle of the night.

This is the story of a particular boy who went to visit his friend, who had just moved out to the country.

This is the story of a particular mother and daughter who were inflicted with a terrible curse.

This is a story about the members of a particular high school baseball team staying in a lodge for training camp.

This is a story that three middle school students experienced on the last day of summer vacation.

This is the story of a high school girl and some young boys who lived in a particular housing complex.

This is the story of a particular group of boys attending an elementary school in the country.

This is the story of a particular rookie police officer who displayed his ventriloquism ability at a traffic safety meeting.

This is the story of a female college student who was invited to visit the home of her friend from high school.

This is the story of a particular boy who found a worn-out old doll, and his family.

This is the story of a particular college student who fell in love with a woman living in the housing complex across the street.

This is the story of a girl in high school who had a crush on a boy.

This is a story that happened to a particular boy and his family.

This is the story of a businessman who was distressed because his work wasn't going well.

This is the story of a particular man who came to visit the village where his relatives lived.

This is the story of a new teacher who moved from Tokyo to teach at a middle school in the countryside.

This is the story of a man who faithfully wrote in his journal every day.

This is the story of a particular college student who picked up something forgotten on a train's overhead rack.

This is the story of a particular female college student who came to help at her grandmother's store.

This is the story of a particular married couple that moved to a village in the countryside.

A young man is visiting a public bath house on his way home from work, when a mysterious, sweet voice from the women`s bath asks him to lend her one thing after another.

Two men are driving through the mountains when they take a wrong turn and get lost. To make things worse, they end up stuck in a tunnel when they run out of gas.

Kenta and Machiko have moved into an old apartment, and Machiko is dismayed to find it infested with rats. Then Kenta leaves on a business trip, leaving Machiko there alone.

Joyful laughter can often be heard coming from a certain hospital room, but patients are warned that it`s the hospital`s rule to never enter it.

A young married couple on vacation gets caught in the rain, so when they pass by a Museum of Taxidermy, they decide to take a look inside.

Asako and Miki are enjoying a festival when Miki disappears. As Asako searches for her, she encounters a display of strange masks and the sound of mysterious voices chanting.

On a field trip with his school class, Osamu is having trouble getting to sleep because of a scary dream he`s been having.

Two teenage couples pull over at an abandoned house for a test of courage.

Haruko overhears a story about the Handshake Men, mysterious men who show up on the roadside and ask people to shake hands.

A young couple, Shinichi and Satomi, arrive at a mall carnival that they remember their parents bringing them to.

Rumi and her mother visit their grandmother's house where she takes notice to the cuckoo clock hanging on the wall at the exact time the little bird pops out.

The star of the swim team prepares for a tournament by training on his own at the school pool at night.

A student teacher is on her way to her first day at her new school when she meets a strange boy at the park, sitting by himself drawing in a sketchbook. When she gets to school, she sees that the boy is in her class.

A salaryman on his way home from work spots a cat lying lifelessly in the road after being hit by a car. He carries it to the sidewalk, but it's clearly beyond help, so he makes a grave for it and heads home. That night, while relaxing at home, he hears what sounds like a kitten's cry.

A boy in middle school learns of a creepy old house near his school. He decides to check it out and, once inside, discovers a large fish tank in one room. Curious to know what's in it, he cautiously peers through the glass.

A young woman in college has moved into a certain old apartment building. As she's unpacking her belongings, she sees a spot on the wooden floor where a mismatched board has been added. Curious, she lifts the board to find a dirt surface with a pair of rusty scissors stuck in the earth.

A salaryman has missed the last train after working overtime. He tries to hail a taxi some distance from the train station, but is unable to catch one. As he's wondering what he should do, he spots a vacant taxi racing along an empty street at high speed and finally manages to catch a ride, but then.

A group of college students sets off on a night bus to go on vacation. On the way, one of them develops a stomachache and asks the driver to stop at a service area along the highway. But when he returns from the bathroom, the atmosphere inside the bus is very different.

A high school student is visiting an amusement park with an older member of her club, whom she has a crush on. She's thrilled at the prospect of going on this date with the senpai she admires. But on the way home, they see a creepy woman on the train platform, and from that point onward, the girl's head is overtaken by a frightening suspicion.

A husband, after finally receiving some time off, accompanies his wife on a shopping trip. Along the way, he receives an invitation from a friend to go out for drinks. To avoid upsetting his wife, he replies to his friend in a bathroom stall, but then he notices some creepy writing on the wall.

A man has returned to his hometown to attend the wedding of a friend from elementary school. To please his family, he arrives a day early to stay at his parents' home the night before. As he's marveling at how his childhood bedroom hasn't changed at all, he discovers a cassette tape in a desk drawer labeled "What Happened Today" and decides to listen to it.

An office lady uses some of her paid leave to go on a trip with her coworkers, but during the trip, she develops a toothache. Hoping to get it fixed even though she's on vacation, she visits a local, old-looking dental clinic. The dentist takes one look at her tooth and shoves pliers into her mouth to pull it without asking for her approval.

Some middle school girls are staying over at a classmate's house. At school that day, the girls had agreed to perform a ritual at the sleepover that they believe will let them speak to the dead. They're having a great time as they begin the ritual.

A new teacher is staying after school grading tests for her class. When she glances out the window, she sees a student in an unfamiliar, old-looking school uniform, laying white powder lines in the schoolyard. The teacher steps outside to issue a warning, but the student is gone, and the white line continues into the school building. So she follows it inside to find the student.

A boy in elementary school has been brought to the snowy country by his parents to visit his grandparents over winter break. He doesn't often see snow, so he's overjoyed to have snowball fights and build snow huts with his cousin. Then, in a grove of trees, they find a snow hut with no entrance.

A college student is caught in a sudden rainfall on the way home from a night out drinking. He attempts to take shelter until the rain stops, but discovers an underground path to the train station and heads down it. A bit ahead of him in the dark, empty passage, he spots a man in what looks like a construction worker's uniform, who tries to lead him down a side path that leads away from the station.

A young woman realized her dream and married an elite businessman. However, contrary to her ideal, her new husband works so much that he has no time for his family, and things aren't going as smoothly as she'd imagined with her new stepchild.

The story of a certain office lady. On her way home from work, she meets a young girl in the park who persistently asks her to give her things. The moment she begins to see her past self in this young girl, things take a frightening turn. Can she escape the darkness of material desire?

The story of a woman and her young daughter visiting family in the countryside. On the way there, they meet a somewhat eerie-looking old woman dressed all in black, and this meeting entangles the mother and daughter in something disturbing.

The story of two girls who have been together in all things since they were children. Yukari has always been the type who wanted to do everything her best friend Haru did. It's unclear whether she acts out of envy, love, or madness, but her feelings become a darkness that leads to a tragic fate.

The story of a woman who wishes for happiness after getting married. However, her husband always comes home late from work, leaving her feeling doubtful.

A high school girl is heartbroken after her boyfriend left her for her best friend. She's still in shock when she stumbles upon a book of incantations. One incantation in its pages sucks her into a whirlpool of terror.

The story of a family visiting the countryside. The grandma tells her grandson Takeshi that he must not go near the house with the mountain behind it. But Takeshi, during a game of hide-and-seek with his cousins, disobeys his grandma and enters the forbidden house. From there, Takeshi is led into a world of darkness.

The story of a college student who`s just moved into a new apartment. As she`s enjoying life in her new home, she hears strange sounds coming from next door. She doesn`t yet know of the world of madness that visits from within loneliness... This night enveloped in stillness will never again return, and there`s nowhere to run.

The story of a college student who loved to gossip. A rumor has been spreading among her friends that lures them to the depths of fear. When she peers into a friend`s eyes, she can see a white silhouette. At this moment, no one knows that this was only a glimpse into a terror that has yet to begin.

The story of a company employee waiting at a bus stop. On a rainy night, a young girl with an ethereal feel about her begins the child`s game of flower reading with a bloom held in her small hand. Is she a dream, or an illusion? Her readings toy with his mind more and more. As he watches the petals fall, the man learns of his own fate.

The story of an office lady who was very proud of her beautiful hair. It's so beautiful that she is the envy of all her friends, and their constant compliments intoxicate her. She gazes at herself in the mirror, never realizing that a tragic disaster awaits her. Is it jealousy or resentment that resides in her bewitching black hair?

The story of an office lady living a peaceful life. One day, on her bus ride home, she saw a strange woman wearing a kimono, but she decided to pretend she hadn't seen her. Then terror struck... The bus continues to roll along, carrying her resentment on board.

The story of a stunningly beautiful woman. A certain reporter lies in wait after learning of a strange incident in which young men have been disappearing. In the midst of his investigation, he encounters a certain woman, and watches as she seduces men one after another.

Thunder rumbles on a stormy night. At a certain house where Ryousuke, a high school boy is currently home alone, the phone rings just moments after the power goes out. Then a flash of lightning displays the shape of a person outside the window.

A group of high school students is visiting a certain cave on a field trip. A small group of them enters a corridor leading away from the main cave... but one of them, Tomoko, is ultimately left alone. After a few moments, she hears the screams of her classmates from deep inside the cave.

Hideaki is a salaryman who lives alone in a company housing unit. One night, when he returns from the office, he hears the wind blowing through the open balcony door. Memories of a tragic event one month ago then take over Hideaki's mind.

Haruko moves to a village in the countryside to live with her new husband's family, On the way, he tells her about a custom in the village that requires its residents to toss their most prized possessions into a swamp. Shortly after they arrive at his family's home, Haruko is forced to join in this ritual with the rest of the villagers.

Shimada, a salaryman, stops by a convenience store on his way home from work. It suddenly starts to rain, and he doesn't have an umbrella, so he "borrows" one that he finds on the umbrella rack. But as he walks along with the umbrella open, he senses a darkness approaching from behind.

Shouta has been admitted to a hospital in the countryside after a car accident. He finds himself regularly conversing through the wall with two children in the room next to his. Eventually these conversations leave Shouta with a sense of fear.

Takuya is a very shy boy who has moved out to the countryside to live with his grandfather. Takuya felt he didn't belong anywhere in Tokyo, and even here, he still doesn't fit in with the local kids and continues to fear the eyes of strangers. One day, Takuya stumbles upon a cluster of frog eggs and finds them strangely fascinating.

On a certain remote island, a group of concerned fishermen surround Chisato, a young woman trembling in fear. What could have happened to her? Eventually, she tells the terrifying story, which started when she drew a fortune from a certain shrine.

Mika drives through the rain to pick up her daughter, Michiko, from day care. She tries to talk with Michiko on the way home, but as their conversation carries on, Mika remembers something horrifying.

Twin boys, Takashi and Satoshi, are playing in a forest. The energetic Takashi talks the shy Satoshi into climbing a large tree, but as they do, Satoshi recalls something that had vanished from his memory.

Shirou is climbing a mountain when he gets caught in a severe blizzard and takes shelter in a nearby shack. The blizzard worsens, and Shirou braces himself to wait it out. But soon, disturbing sounds fill the shack, bringing terror he never expected.

Yurika is traveling with her friends from college. The group finds themselves at a waterfall deep in a forest that wasn't mentioned in their guidebook, and they hear what sounds like objects falling over the roar of the water.

A pair of college girls have climbed to the top of the mountain. Out of boredom, one of them, Eriko shouts loud to hear her own echoes.

A young man agrees to housesit for one of his friends who asks him to receive a package. What started as an harmless favor will gradually turn into a series of horrifying nights....

Sawako and her young son wait alone at their home in the suburbs for her husband to come home. As the night drags on, Sawako's uneasy feeling begins to turn into fear.

An elderly couple receive a doll from a doll craftsman whom they decide to raise like their own daughter. But this peculiar doll seems to require much more than just the attention given by this couple...

A certain young man visits an art exhibit after receiving a free entry ticket. The lady at the reception desk seems creepy enough, but all the paintings in this bizarre exhibit are like nothing he's seen before. When the young man does something he was advised not to do, an unexpected fate awaits him.

Hamano is visiting a certain small town on a business trip. On the way to his hotel, he passes by several funerals, which makes him wonder if the town suffered some sort of accident.

Hamano is visiting a certain small town on a business trip. On the way to his hotel, he passes by several funerals, which makes him wonder if the town suffered some sort of accident. That night, as he's settling in at his hotel...

Chie suddenly gets a call from her younger sister during work asking for her help. She heads toward the phone booth that her sister directed her to, but an unusual sight awaits her... What could have happened to Chie's sister?

Takayuki lives in an old, wooden apartment building, where he spends every day in an ongoing quarrel with his elderly neighbor. One evening, he hears violent coughing through the thin wall, along with the pained voice of the old man.

The residents of a certain apartment complex are taking the elevator early one morning. The day starts out like any other, but is soon warped by terror.

Matsudera works at a certain manga café. One day, a guest asks if he has found a misplaced earring, and that's where the terror begins.

Matsudera works at a certain manga café. One day, a guest asks if he has found a misplaced earring, and that's where the terror begins...

By randomly entering a clothing store, a young woman is surprised to find various items that correspond to those she had at different important periods of her life. The fitting, initially nostalgic, slowly turns to trauma...

The story of a close-knit family. The children look forward to their mother's cooking, and the parents watch out for their children. They live a happy life... but that happiness begins to change. What will become of this family?

This is the story of a group of youngsters who have come to an abandoned house to test their courage...

This is the tale of a certain family's tradition...

This is the story of a certain young man who has lost his way...

This is the tale of a certain boy...

This is the story of a certain high school student who was studying for his entrance exams, late at night...

This is the story of a certain man who enjoys fishing...

This is the story of a certain college student...

This is the story of a certain high school student...

This is the story of a certain office worker...

This is the story of what happened to a certain pair of siblings on a snowy day...

This is the story of a certain high school student...

This is the story of a certain high school student...

This is the story of a college student enjoying a chat about his childhood...

This is the story of a girl who dreams of being an elevator attendant...

This is the story of a certain high school student who lives in the country...

This is the story of a girl who dreams of being an old-fashioned idol...

This is the story of a girl who's looking for a simple way to lose weight...

This is the story of a college student who's having trouble with his living expenses...

This is the story of a pair of men who met at a drive-in...

This is the story of a group of friends putting together a video to play at a wedding ceremony...

This is the story of a girl who's started a job at an old folks home...

This is the story of a man who's visiting a certain hot springs district...

This is the story of a pair of men who's hobby is visiting haunted spots...

This is the story of a child who took a detour on his way home from school...

This is the story of a man who's started working at a prestigious, long-running hotel...

This is the story of a high schooler who's friend has gone missing.

This is the story of a couple who recently started dating.

This is the story of a girl who helped herself to another's things...

This is the story of a statue that was erected in a park...

This is the story of a man who is searching for his missing sister.

This is the story of a man who bought his childhood home.

This is the story of a man who suddenly finds himself offering counsel...

This is the story of a man who loves cars, and his family.

This is the story of a man who is living through hard times...

This is the story of a boy who has transferred to a rural elementary school...

This is the story of a man hired to defend a certain fellow...

This is the story of a man who's returned to his hometown, for a friend's funeral...

This is the story of a man who has a collection of questionable objects...

This is the story of a woman who is visiting a certain shopping district...

This is the story of a certain family who is having to deal with a succession crisis...

This is the story of a certain elementary school girl...

This is the story of visited a laundromat late at night...

This is the story of a man who becomes lost one hot day...

This is the story of a woman who lost her mother at a young age...

This is the story of a married couple who had recently moved...

This is the story of a certain aged couple...

This is the story of a young woman who is visiting her parents after a year...

This is the story of a young couple that has moved to a rural community...

This is the story of a man whose friend spent the night at his house...

This is the story of a man who has received a postcard delivered to his home...

This is the story of a man who is visiting his hometown for the first time in a while, with his wife...

This is the story of a man who studies urban legends.

This is the story of a kid who's back in school after summer vacation.

This is the story of a man who's gone into hiding at a rural village.

This is the story of a woman who runs a certain tailor.

This is the story of an unremarkable man who works in real estate.

This is the story of a grade schooler, who's on their way home.

This is the story of a married couple who will soon be having their first child.

This is the story of a man whose brother passed away in the snowy mountains.

This is the story of some women who have taken a sleeper train on a vacation.

This is the story of young man and woman who have recently started dating...

This is the story of a certain student who lives in a dormitory…

This is the story of of a man who was given possession of a certain doll.

This is the story of a boy who is looking forward to the conclusion of an anime...