

Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai (2013)
闇芝居
Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed for adults. May include graphic violence, explicit sexual activity, or strong language.
Overview
Yamishibai is a picture-story style of animation whose motif is surrounded and based off the rumors, and urban legends throughout the history of Japan.
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