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Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror

Synopsis: Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror presents an anthology of dark tales that explore the depths of the human soul and its most hidden fears. Interweaving striking narratives, such as the betrayal of a husband in "Yotsuya Kaidan," where the pain of the wife returns seeking supernatural justice, the tragic ion in "Tenshu Monogatari," which reveals the risks of forbidden love between a goddess and a mortal, and "Bakeneko," which brings forth the vengeance of a metamorphic cat against a family that wronged it. Each story not only evokes terror but also reflects on the consequences of desire, betrayal, and the quest for redemption.

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Anime Titles

Anime Title: Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror
Anime title in Japanese: 怪～ayakashi～ Japanese Classic Horror
Anime Name in English: Indisponível
Other Names: Ayakashi - Samurai Horror Tales

Production Information

Producers: Dentsu, SKY Perfect Well Think, Fuji TV, Asmik Ace, Sony Music Entertainment
Licensors: Discotek Media, Geneon Entertainment USA
Studios: Toei Animation

Anime Information

Type: 23 min. per ep.
Episodes: 11
Date: Jan 13, 2006 to Mar 24, 2006
Genres: Fantasy, horror, mystery
Topics: Elenco Adulto, Histórico, Psicológico
Target: Seinen

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Note: 7.37
Popularity: 79,143

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Curiosities

"Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror" is a Japanese animated series that adapts classic horror stories from Japanese literature.
The series is composed of three arcs: "Yotsuya Kaidan," "Tenshu Monogatari," and "Bakeneko."
The arc "Bakeneko" was so popular that it resulted in a spin-off series called "Mononoke."
"Yotsuya Kaidan" is one of Japan's most famous ghost stories, originally written for Kabuki theater.
Each arc in "Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror" was created by a different team of creators, resulting in a stylistic variation between the stories.

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Main Characters

Kusuriuri: Enigmatic medicine seller and demon exorcist.
Tamiya Oiwa: Vengeful ghost of a betrayed woman.
Tomi-Hime:
Tamiya Iemon: Disgraced and traitorous Samurai.
Himekawa Zusho-no-Suke:
Kayo:
Tsuruya Nanboku:
Kaikaimaru:
Sakai Yoshiyuki:
Sakai Yoshikuni:

Summary and Events

Yotsuya Kaidan: A dark tale about Oiwa, a woman betrayed by her husband, Tamiya Iemon. After being poisoned and dying in tragic circumstances, her vengeful spirit pursues Iemon, causing terror and destruction until his downfall.
Tenshu Story: A tale of forbidden love between a goddess, Tomihime, and a human, Zushonosuke. In this story, they face the rules of the gods and the prejudices of humans, defying the boundaries between their worlds in the name of love.
Bakeneko: The story of a mysterious cat that takes on a monstrous form to exact revenge on a specific family. With shades of mystery and tension, the plot reveals dark secrets and old grudges that culminate in a confrontation with terror and redemption.

What happens in the end?

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Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror is an anthology that adapts classic horror tales from Japanese literature and folklore, and so far it doesn't have a conclusive ending, as it consists of independent stories. Each episode explores a different tale, so there is no unified final outcome that brings the series to a close.

Meaning of Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror

Let's see below the translation of each word and the explanation of the anime's name:

怪～ayakashi～ Japanese Classic Horror

怪 - strange, supernatural
ayakashi - spirits or monsters of Japanese folklore
日本 - Japan
古典 - classic
恐怖 - horror, fear

The title of the anime "怪～ayakashi～ Japanese Classic Horror" can be interpreted as "Strange Monsters - Japanese Classic Horror". The word "怪" refers to the strange or supernatural, while "ayakashi" alludes to spirits and creatures from Japanese folklore. "Japanese Classic Horror" highlights the influence of traditional Japanese horror stories. The anime brings together three classic tales, each dealing with themes of revenge, forbidden love and monsters, reflecting the rich heritage of horror in Japanese culture.