The BEST episodes of Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories season 16
Every episode of Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories season 16, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories season 16!
Akin to TV Tokyo’s Folktales from Japan, Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories takes a narrative format to explore the rich occult history from Japan, moreover, the storytelling techniques in this brand new series will mimic kamishibai – a traditional storytelling technique inspired by the artistic usage of paper figures and scrolls. “Yamishibai is a picture-story style of animation whose motif is surrounded and based off the rumors, and urban legends throughout the history of Japan.”

#1 - Following
Season 16 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/2/2026
This is the story of a woman who runs a certain tailor.

#2 - Gathering
Season 16 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/9/2026
This is the story of an unremarkable man who works in real estate.

#3 - Final Episode
Season 16 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/12/2026
This is the story of a man who studies urban legends.

#4 - Research Results
Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/19/2026
This is the story of a kid who's back in school after summer vacation.

#5 - Round and Around
Season 16 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/23/2026
This is the story of a married couple who will soon be having their first child.

#6 - Frozen Over
Season 16 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/2/2026

#7 - Password
Season 16 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/16/2026
This is the story of a gradeschooler, who is on their way home.

#8 - A Peaceful Village
Season 16 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/26/2026
This is the story of a man who's gone into hiding at a rural village.