Japan Synopsis
怪~ayakashi~ Japanese Classic Horror
A collection of three classic Japanese horror stories: "Yotsuya Ghost Story", the story of a wife betrayed by her husband who seeks vengeance even in death. "The Legend of Tenshu", the story of forbidden love between a goddess and a human, and "Bakeneko", the story of a mysterious cat monster with a vendetta against a certain family.
The 2005–2007 Japan Window
364 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales sits at position #76.
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The 2000s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2000s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales premiered. 1020 total titles in this decade from Japan.
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Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #1,008 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (78th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.8 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #814 of 2,532 (top 32%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Toei Animation |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 11 |
| Release Date | January 13, 2006 |
| Official Site | lineup.toei-anim.co.jp |
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Questions Answered
Who created Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales?
Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales was created by Michiko Yokote, Chiaki J. Konaka, Yuuji Sakamoto.
When did Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales end?
Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales finished its run with its final episode airing on March 24, 2006.
Where did Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales air?
Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales aired on Fuji TV, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.