

TV series
Yamishibai
2020, Japanese, on TV Tokyo.
Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories also known in Japan as Yami Shibai - Live action single series spin-off of the popular animated series of the same name.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Status
- Ended in 2020
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Where to watch Yamishibai
Yamishibai is streaming on Crunchyroll and Anime Times in India.
Availability in India as of 5 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E12: Inside / Flower Reading / Sleepless Pair
Aired 26 November 2020
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 10 September 2020
- Last aired
- 26 November 2020
- Network
- TV Tokyo
- Original title
- 闇芝居(生)
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Miniseries
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Yamishibai: quick answers
Is Yamishibai worth watching?
Yamishibai doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Yamishibai are there?
Yamishibai has 1 season and 12 episodes, about 24 minutes each.
Is Yamishibai finished?
Yes. Yamishibai ended in 2020, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Yamishibai on?
Yamishibai is streaming on Crunchyroll and Anime Times in India. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
Yamishibai parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Yamishibai yet.
What shows are like Yamishibai?
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