🧭 Watch order guide
Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories watch order
Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories watch order at a glance
- 1.Yami Shibai TV Series · 2013
- 2.Ninja Collection TV Series · optional · 2020
- 3.Yami Shibai 2 TV Series · 2014
- 4.Yami Shibai 3 TV Series · 2016
- 5.Yami Shibai 4 TV Series · 2017
- 6.Yami Shibai 5 TV Series · 2017
- 7.Yami Shibai 6 TV Series · 2018
- 8.Yami Shibai 7 TV Series · 2019
- 9.Yami Shibai 8 TV Series · 2021
- 10.Yami Shibai 9 TV Series · 2021
- 11.Yami Shibai: Furuido Special · optional · 2021
- 12.Yami Shibai 10 TV Series · 2022
- 13.Yami Shibai 11 TV Series · 2023
- 14.Yami Shibai 12 TV Series · 2024
- 15.Yami Shibai 13 TV Series · 2024
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
12h 12m
13 parts, in order
7 days at 2 hours a day
Everything
13h 9m
15 entries incl. OVAs and specials
7 days at 2 hours a day
13
core entries
0
movies to include
1
recaps / alt versions to skip
12h 12m
total core runtime
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Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 12h 12m in total · longest: Yami Shibai 5
- Yami Shibai52m
- Yami Shibai 252m
- Yami Shibai 352m
- Yami Shibai 452m
- Yami Shibai 51h 5m
- Yami Shibai 652m
- Yami Shibai 756m
- Yami Shibai 81h 5m
- Yami Shibai 91h 5m
- Yami Shibai 101h 5m
- Yami Shibai 1152m
- Yami Shibai 1252m
- Yami Shibai 1352m
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Yami Shibai | 52m |
| Yami Shibai 2 | 52m |
| Yami Shibai 3 | 52m |
| Yami Shibai 4 | 52m |
| Yami Shibai 5 | 1h 5m |
| Yami Shibai 6 | 52m |
| Yami Shibai 7 | 56m |
| Yami Shibai 8 | 1h 5m |
| Yami Shibai 9 | 1h 5m |
| Yami Shibai 10 | 1h 5m |
| Yami Shibai 11 | 52m |
| Yami Shibai 12 | 52m |
| Yami Shibai 13 | 52m |
Score across seasons
Peaked with Yami Shibai at 6.87 · from first to latest, the score fell 0.19
Numbers follow the watch order; hover a point or use the table for names.
Show as table
| # | Entry | Score / 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yami Shibai | 6.87 |
| 2 | Yami Shibai 2 | 6.26 |
| 3 | Yami Shibai 3 | 6.04 |
| 4 | Yami Shibai 4 | 5.72 |
| 5 | Yami Shibai 5 | 6.21 |
| 6 | Yami Shibai 6 | 6.38 |
| 7 | Yami Shibai 7 | 6.26 |
| 8 | Yami Shibai 8 | 6.12 |
| 9 | Yami Shibai 9 | 6.19 |
| 10 | Yami Shibai 10 | 6.45 |
| 11 | Yami Shibai 11 | 6.51 |
| 12 | Yami Shibai 12 | 6.62 |
| 13 | Yami Shibai 13 | 6.68 |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Yami Shibai.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yami ShibaiTop score | 2013 | 13 | 6.87 | – | ILCA |
| Yami Shibai 2 | 2014 | 13 | 6.26 | – | ILCA |
| Yami Shibai 3 | 2016 | 13 | 6.04 | – | ILCA |
| Yami Shibai 4 | 2017 | 13 | 5.72 | – | ILCA |
| Yami Shibai 5 | 2017 | 13 | 6.21 | – | ILCA, ILCA |
| Yami Shibai 6 | 2018 | 13 | 6.38 | – | ILCA, ILCA |
| Yami Shibai 7 | 2019 | 13 | 6.26 | – | ILCA |
| Yami Shibai 8 | 2021 | 13 | 6.12 | – | – |
| Yami Shibai 9 | 2021 | 13 | 6.19 | – | – |
| Yami Shibai 10 | 2022 | 13 | 6.45 | – | – |
| Yami Shibai 11 | 2023 | 13 | 6.51 | – | – |
| Yami Shibai 12 | 2024 | 13 | 6.62 | – | – |
| Yami Shibai 13 | 2024 | 13 | 6.68 | – | – |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Where to stream Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories
How many of the 13 seasons and movies each service lists. Catalogues differ by country; each part's own links are in the order below.
- Crunchyroll 6 of 13
Recommended order
- 1
- 2
Side storyoptionalNinja CollectionTV Series · 2020 · 13 ep · 52m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
Side storyoptionalYami Shibai: FuruidoSpecial · 2021 · 1 ep · 5m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
Safe to skip
Recap compilations and alternative cuts that retell episodes you will already have seen.
Release order
- 1Yami Shibai2013-07
- 2Yami Shibai 22014-07
- 3Yami Shibai 32016-01
- 4Yami Shibai 42017-01
- 5Yami Shibai 52017-07
- 6Yami Shibai 62018-07
- 7Yami Shibai 72019-07
- 8Ninja Collection2020-07
- 9Yami Shibai "Live Action"2020-09
- 10Yami Shibai 82021-01
- 11Yami Shibai 92021-07
- 12Yami Shibai: Furuido2021-08
- 13Yami Shibai 102022-01
- 14Yami Shibai 112023-07
- 15Yami Shibai 122024-01
- 16Yami Shibai 132024-07
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Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories in?
Follow the recommended order above: Yami Shibai → Yami Shibai 2 → Yami Shibai 3 → Yami Shibai 4 → Yami Shibai 5 → Yami Shibai 6 → Yami Shibai 7 → Yami Shibai 8 → Yami Shibai 9 → Yami Shibai 10 → Yami Shibai 11 → Yami Shibai 12 → Yami Shibai 13. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.
How long does it take to watch all of Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories?
The core story and movies run about 12h 12m. At two hours a day that is roughly 7 days.
How many seasons does Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories have?
13 parts make up the main story and 2 side stories or OVAs.
Can I skip the Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories recaps?
Yes. Yami Shibai "Live Action" retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.
Where can I stream all of Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories?
Crunchyroll lists 6 of the 13 seasons and movies. Catalogues differ by country, so check the links on each part above.
Which Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories season is the best?
By community score on Kitsu, Yami Shibai rates highest at 6.87/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.