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Head to head
Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 14 vs Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre
5.3
Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 14
Tv Short · 2025
VS
Edges it
6.6
Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre
Ona · 2023
| 5.3 | Score | 6.6 |
| 1,661 | Popularity | 27,469 |
| 13 | Episodes | 12 |
| 2025 | Year | 2023 |
| Tv Short | Format | Ona |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
HorrorSupernaturalCursesEpisodicTragedyGhost
The verdict
On the numbers, Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre edges it — but they share 6 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedJunji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre scores 66% vs 53%.
- More popularJunji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre has the bigger audience here.
- Shorter commitmentJunji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre is 12 eps vs 13.
- NewerTheatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 14 (2025) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai 14 or Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre for the full picture.