Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales
An anthology of three classic Japanese horror stories: "Yotsuya Ghost Story", the story of a wife betrayed by her husband who seeks vengeance even in death; "Goddess of the Dark Tower", the story of forbidden love between a goddess and a human; and "Goblin Cat", the story of a mysterious cat monster with a vendetta against a certain family.
First Air Year
2006
Seasons
1
Audience Score
7.3
Genres
Animation, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Series Snapshot
An anthology of three classic Japanese horror stories: "Yotsuya Ghost Story", the story of a wife betrayed by her husband who seeks vengeance even in death; "Goddess of the Dark Tower", the story of forbidden love between a goddess and a human; and "Goblin Cat", the story of a mysterious cat monster with a vendetta against a certain family.
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