Kinkisaki -Pandora-

Episode 050

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It’s the 50th episode! This week we have a very special story to celebrate: Kinkisaki -Pandora-, the tale of a ritual cruel beyond comprehension, and its long-lasting and far-reaching effects.

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Haunted Places

Episode 049

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Japan is full of haunted places. With these three tales, uncover the terrifying truth behind the paranormal encounters of everyday people simply going about their lives.

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Supernatural stalkers and soul snatchers

Episode 048

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And you thought your job was bad. At least you’re not being stalked by the supernatural as it attempts to take your life, and possibly, your soul. How will these protagonists survive, and will they ever be the same again?

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Round Hole in the Basement

Episode 047

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Your friends want to infiltrate a new, if slightly creepy, religious establishment on the edge of town. What could go wrong, right? As it turns out, everything. And it was potentially doomed from the start…

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SPECIAL: Toshiden: Exploring Japanese Urban Legends - Sukima-onna

Toshiden returns for a second season!

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Sukima-onna, aka the Gap Woman. Once she infests your house, there's no getting rid of her. She'll watch you from every nook and cranny, literally. Who is she, and where did she come from? Find out right here.

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Best of Japanese Horror 2018 (Part 2)

Episode 046

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This week we’re looking at part two of the most read and highly rated Japanese creepypastas from 2018. Interested in what’s scaring Japanese audiences these days? Find out right here.

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Best of Japanese Horror 2018 (Part 1)

Episode 045

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This week we’re looking at some of the most read and highly rated Japanese creepypastas from 2018. Interested in what’s scaring Japanese audiences these days? Find out right here.

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Monsters in the shadows

Episode 044

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What monsters lurk in the shadows? What monsters lurk in the light? Discover three tales of mystery that will have you thinking long after they’ve ended. Was that really a yokai, or…?

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Visitations of the supernatural

Episode 043

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Think you understand what’s going on in the world around you? These three tales will make you question what is real, what isn’t, and whether you should look over your shoulder to check on that noise or not…

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Mysterious and deadly encounters

Episode 042

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You find a box buried deep in the mountains. Do you take its contents? People warn you not to walk down that street at night. Do you heed their advice? Find out what happens when these folk encounter the deadly and forge on regardless.

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