Yamishibai Season 7: What is the appeal of this new story that will take you into the depths of fear?

A comprehensive review and recommendation of Yami Shibai Season 7 - Yami Shibai

Overview

"Yami Shibai" is a short horror anime series themed around urban legends and supernatural phenomena. The seventh season, which aired in 2019, was particularly notable for its unique Showa-era feel and digital Kamishibai (picture storytelling). The 13-episode series was broadcast on TV Tokyo and produced by ILCA. The storytelling, which draws viewers into the horror of each episode, which is only five minutes long, has captivated many fans.

■ Story

"Yami Shibai" is a digital reproduction of Kamishibai, a type of storytelling show that has become rare in modern times, depicting strange urban legends that happen all around us. It is a new type of horror short anime full of Showa-era flavor, offering viewers a fresh and terrifying experience. Each episode is a standalone story, and by depicting the horrors that lurk in everyday life, it leaves a strong impression on viewers.

■Cast

The cast of the 7th season of Yamishibai is supported by a diverse cast of voice actors, including Tsuda Kanji, Murai Ryodai, Yoshimura Shunsaku, Shinoda Ryo, Oakami Nobuhiko (Nanafushigi), Sawai Shogi, Kurashita Honami, Shimada Tsubasa, Yoshida Uronta, Hasegawa Rimo, Horikoshi Sena, Kodama Hikaru, Nishitani Yuki, Ota Ayaka, Nanase Sora, Amane Miho, Momose Chika, Nakamura Kumi, Izumi Sae, Nakagomi Sawako, Ando Kazuo, Kishino Satoko, Fukumori Kaori, and Suzuki Kensuke. Their acting skills enhance the sense of horror in each episode.

■ Main staff

Many staff members were involved in the production of the seventh season of Yamishibai. It was directed by ILCA and Kenichi Sugimoto (DRAWIZ), and written by Hirotake Kumamoto, Mitsukaku Sasaki, Ayako Yamaguchi, and Saki Kuniyoshi. It was illustrated by Yu Ebiwara, Tatsuya Morino, Yukio Kanesada, Yorosi Aka, Nariya Yamaguchi, Atsushi Ito, and Saya Kanemura, and planned by Norio Yamakawa (TV Tokyo) and Takuya Iwasaki (ILCA). It was produced by Satoshi Umezu (TV Tokyo) and Akira Funada, with production cooperation from I and A and DRAWIZ. It was produced by ILCA and produced by the Yamishibai Production Committee.

■Subtitle

The subtitles for each episode of the 7th season of "Yami Shibai" are as follows.

• Episode 1: "Delivery" (2019/07/07)
• Episode 2: "Sleepless Child" (2019/07/21)
• Episode 3: "The Reception Room" (2019/07/21)
• Episode 4: "Painting" (2019/07/28)
• Episode 5: "Notice of the End" (2019/08/04)
• Episode 6: "Veranda" (2019/08/11)
• Episode 7: "Public Telephone" (2019/08/18)
• Episode 8/“Cough” (2019/08/25)
• Episode 9: "The Woman in the Elevator" (2019/09/01)
• Episode 10: "Manga Cafe" (2019/09/08)
• Episode 11: "My Sister's Room" (2019/09/15)
• Episode 12: "Fitting Room" (2019/09/22)
• Episode 13: "Refrigerator" (2019/09/29)

■ Theme songs and music

The ending theme is "Breakthrough" and is sung by betcover!! This song is an important element that enhances the sense of fear in each episode.

■Evaluation

The seventh season of "Yami Shibai" was highly praised for its unique Showa era feel and digital Kamishibai (picture storytelling). The storytelling, which draws the viewer into the horror of each episode, which is only five minutes long, has captivated many fans. The acting skills of the diverse voice actors are also an important element in enhancing the sense of fear in each episode. Furthermore, the involvement of many staff members, including director, scriptwriter, illustrator, planner, and producer, has resulted in a high-quality work.

■Recommendation

The seventh season of "Yami Shibai" is recommended not only for horror anime fans, but also for those who are interested in urban legends and supernatural phenomena. The storytelling, which draws the viewer into fear in the short five-minute episodes, has captivated many fans. The acting skills of the diverse voice actors are also an important element in enhancing the sense of fear in each episode. Furthermore, the involvement of many staff members, including director, scriptwriter, illustrator, planner, and producer, has resulted in a high-quality work. Please give it a watch.

■Detailed information

The seventh season of Yamishibai aired on TV Tokyo from July 8 to September 29, 2019. The 13-episode series was produced by ILCA and is copyright Yamishibai Production Committee 2019. The storytelling, which draws viewers into the horror of each episode in its short five-minute length, has captivated many fans. The acting skills of the diverse voice actors are also an important element in enhancing the sense of fear in each episode. Furthermore, the involvement of many staff members, including director, scriptwriter, illustrator, planner, and producer, has resulted in a high-quality work.

Related information

The Yamishibai series is not only the 7th season, but also seasons 1 to 6. Each season depicts a different urban legend or mysterious phenomenon, providing viewers with a fresh and terrifying experience. The Yamishibai series has also been highly praised overseas, and has many fans. The Yamishibai series has also been made into movies and stage plays, so it can be enjoyed in a variety of media.

Conclusion

The seventh season of "Yami Shibai" was highly praised for its unique Showa era feel and digital Kamishibai (picture storytelling). The storytelling, which draws the viewer into the horror in the short five-minute episodes, has captivated many fans. The acting skills of the diverse voice actors are also an important element in enhancing the sense of fear in each episode. Furthermore, the involvement of many staff members, including director, scriptwriter, illustrator, planner, and producer, has resulted in a high-quality work. Please give it a watch.