The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation', a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.
The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation', a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.


Based on the popular horror radio show Magabanashi, this anthology captures supernatural stories that have taken on a life of their own across social media. The collection includes 11 haunting accounts drawn from over 400 urban legends, featuring eerie forests, mysterious flyers, hidden family secrets, and strange sounds from behind forbidden doors. Readers are cautioned that these tales come with risks, as they tap into deep-seated fears and blur the line between reality and the supernatural.
(Source: Kadokawa, translated)
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