Ep 8. E 8
- September 1, 2013
- 4 min
Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories is a horror anime consisting of short, spooky episodes that reflect traditional Japanese folklore. Season 1 episode 8 is titled E 8 and features a chilling tale of a family's encounter with a supernatural presence.
In episode 8, a young family moves into a new home in the countryside. The parents, a mother and father, are excited to start their new life together with their young daughter, Yui. However, things take a disturbing turn when Yui begins to see and hear strange things around the house.
Yui's parents dismiss her claims as childish imaginings, but soon they too begin to experience strange occurrences. They hear footsteps in the middle of the night and witness objects moving on their own. As the haunting becomes more aggressive, the parents begin to fear for their safety and the safety of their daughter.
One evening, while the parents are out, Yui is left alone in the house. As she lies in bed, she sees a strange, shadowy figure emerge from the closet. The figure moves closer and closer until it is standing directly over her. Yui screams for her parents, but no one comes to comfort her.
When the parents return home, they find the house in complete disarray. Furniture has been moved, objects are broken, and Yui is hiding in a corner, terrified. The parents decide they cannot stay in the house any longer and pack up to leave.
As they prepare to leave, Yui tells her parents about the shadowy figure that had reached for her in the night. The parents brush it off, assuming it was all just the product of their daughter's imagination. However, as they drive away from the house, the parents see a figure in the rearview mirror that matches Yui's description of the shadowy figure.
E 8 is a chilling episode that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats. The episode expertly builds tension as the family's haunting becomes more and more severe, leading to a nightmarish conclusion. With its eerie atmosphere and excellent storytelling, Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories season 1 episode 8 is a must-watch for fans of horror.
