“Masked Storyteller narrates chilling horror tales to forest visitors, warning they may become the next subject.”
Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 6
闇芝居 6期
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Synopsis
Masked Storyteller narrates chilling horror tales to forest visitors, warning they may become the next subject.
Late at night, in a clearing within a dark fog-filled forest, there sits a kamishibai storyboard. A visitor approaches, and suddenly, the fog recedes. A shape begins to take form beside the board—this figure is the masked Storyteller, who once again starts to spin tales of horror and despair. The events described in these macabre tales might happen to anyone, even your neighbors or friends: a group of girls bully one of their members in a cave, only to find themselves the victims of a dark presence; a boy with scopophobia moves to the countryside, but he still cannot escape the eyes of others; a man has a window that won't stay closed, and is the recipient of strange phone calls; and a salaryman steals an umbrella on a rainy day, but this seemingly insignificant act leads to consequences he never expected. Visitors may enjoy the Storyteller's offerings, but they should also be vigilant so that they don't wind up as the subjects of his next story.
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σ 1.63 · some divergence
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↑ 2.00
Running avg · Sep 2018 → Sep 2025
- 7 “The voice acting remains excellent, with the storyteller’s performance evolving into something even more haunting and perfectly suited for the horror genre. There are no criticisms to report for...”
- 9 “This season excels with its emotionally gripping, psychologically complex stories and beautiful, hand-drawn art styles that feel truly special. While the short episode length hinders character...”
- 5 “This season succeeds by shifting from forced horror to effective suspense and mystery, with episode 13 featuring exceptional sound design that creates genuine unease. However, the animation remains...”
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- Format 13 × 4′ eps × min
- Total runtime 0h 52m all episodes
- Aired Jul 2018 – Sep 2018 Summer 2018
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-14130 catalog