Recommendations for Anime Similar to Yami Shibai That Are Just as Scary, Don't Watch at Night!

Kapanlagi.com - Hello horror lovers and fans of scary stories! If you are a big fan of Yami Shibai, which is famous for its kamishibai storytelling style and short horror tales, you must be looking for similar shows that can give you chills.

Yami Shibai itself is a horror anthology series that presents ghost stories and Japanese urban legends with a unique animation style, resembling traditional paper drama performances. Each episode is short, lasting only a few minutes, and often ends with a terrifying conclusion or a cliffhanger that leaves you curious.

This series first aired on July 14, 2013, on TV Tokyo and has had many seasons, with the first season consisting of thirteen episodes. In fact, the series has completed its 13th season, and the 14th and 15th seasons are set to premiere in 2025.

Now, if you're ready for your next horror adventure, let's check out five recommendations for anime that have a vibe similar to 'Yami Shibai'!

1. Kagewani

If you enjoy short episode formats and mysterious monsters, 'Kagewani' is the right choice. This anime centers around a scientist named Sōsuke Banba who investigates attacks from Unidentified Mysterious Animals (UMA) or cryptids that suddenly appear and attack humans.

Its first season premiered on October 2, 2015, and the second season titled 'Kagewani: Shō' followed on April 1, 2016. Each season of 'Kagewani' has 13 episodes, with a duration of about 7-8 minutes per episode.

2. Mononoke

Mononoke offers a more artistic and psychological horror experience, with a very distinctive visual style. This anime follows the journey of a nameless character known as the "Medicine Seller" as he travels through feudal Japan to exterminate evil spirits known as mononoke.

The series aired from July 12, 2007, to September 27, 2007, and consists of 12 episodes. Each episode has a duration of about 23 minutes.

3. Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror

Ayakashi Anime Poster (Credit: IMDB)

As a precursor to Mononoke, Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror is an anthology of horror that you must watch. This series presents three different classic Japanese horror stories, rooted in Japanese culture and folklore.

Ayakashi aired from January 13, 2006, to March 24, 2006, with a total of 11 episodes. The first two stories each consist of 4 episodes, and the last story has 3 episodes, with a duration of about 23 minutes per episode.

4. Sekai no Yami Zukan (The World YAMIZUKAN)

Anime Poster Sekai no Yami Zukan (Credit: IMDB)

Similar to Yami Shibai in its short format, Sekai no Yami Zukan is an anthology that explores strange and unusual things in the world. This anime presents stories about UFOs, cryptids, curses, and urban legends, all narrated in a picture show style.

'Sekai no Yami Zukan' premiered on April 3, 2017, and has 13 episodes. Each episode lasts about 5 minutes.

5. The Junji Ito Collection

For horror fans who prefer detailed visual styles and psychologically disturbing stories, 'The Junji Ito Collection' is the right choice. This anime adapts various horror stories from the works of manga artist Junji Ito.

The series premiered on January 5, 2018, and consists of 12 episodes, plus two OVAs. Each episode has a duration of about 25 minutes.

Hopefully, this list of recommendations can add to your horror viewing collection and provide the chills you are looking for! Happy watching!

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