Yami Shibai 15th Season Announced for Summer 2025

Get ready to look over your shoulder again, because the long-running horror anime anthology is back! The 15th season of **Yami Shibai** has been officially announced by television station **TV Tokyo**. Known for its unique paper-cutout style animation and unsettling short stories, this new season is set to haunt your screens starting July 13. The central theme for this chilling new installment is “Zan,” which translates to “Remainder.” Prepare yourself for tales that explore what’s left behind… and what might still linger.

The production studio bringing these eerie stories to life is **ILCA**, with additional production cooperation from ILCASHIPS and Leon Studio.

The Creepy Crew Behind the Scenes

A mix of returning talent and fresh faces are working on **Yami Shibai 15**. Here’s a look at the key staff involved:

| Role | Name | Notes |
| :———————— | :——————————————————————————————————————————— | :——— |
| Director | Akira Funada | |
| Script | Hiromu Kumamoto, Mitsuhiro Sasaki, Kanako Ishigami | |
| Animation | Kazuma Takeya, jimmy, Momoka Higurashi, Hiroshi Nishiyama & Rie, Hiromasa Horie, Ohagi, Takashi Iitsuka, Norio Yamakawa | Horie, Ohagi, Iitsuka are NEW |
| Opening & Ending Animation| Yuu Ebihara | |
| Storyboard | Seima Mutou, Chouji Yoshikawa, Kazuma Takeya | |
| Producer | Norio Yamakawa, Takuya Iwasaki, Akira Funada | |
| Studio | ILCA | |
| Production Cooperation | ILCASHIPS, Leon Studio | |

Voices of the Unknown

The unsettling atmosphere of **Yami Shibai** wouldn’t be complete without its distinctive voice cast, led by the iconic Storyteller. Here are some of the talented individuals lending their voices to the new season’s chilling narratives:

| Role | Name |
| :———– | :————– |
| Storyteller | Kanji Tsuda |
| Other Cast | Yutaka Shimizu |
| | Ponzu |
| | Saeko Tsuchiya |
| | Koichi Kosse |
| | Nana Akuzawa |
| | Yuuta Hoshino |
| | Hina Koyanagi |
| | Kyouka Maruyama |
| | Hako Ooshima |
| | Toshimasa Niiro |

Ending on a Haunting Note

Adding to the seasonal atmosphere is the ending theme song, titled “Dauto.” This track is performed by the singer-songwriter Naoto Inti Raymi.

Journey Through the Seasons

It’s hard to believe how long **Yami Shibai** has been creeping us out! The very first season premiered way back in Summer 2013. Over the years, the series has continued to deliver short, sharp doses of horror. Crunchyroll has simulcast each season for international viewers. Back in December 2015, Sentai Filmworks licensed the first two seasons for home video release. The most recent season before this announcement was **Yami Shibai 14**, which aired in Winter 2025.

Where to Find More Info

For all the latest updates straight from Japan, you can check out the official website and follow the series on X.

Official site: https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/yamishibai15/
Official X: @yamishibai_TX

Get ready for another round of traditional Japanese ghost stories told with a modern, unsettling twist when **Yami Shibai 15** premieres in Summer 2025!