Requiem from the Darkness English Sub & Dub

About Requiem from the Darkness

Requiem from the Darkness (京極夏彦 巷説百物語) blends horror, mystery and psychological by Tokyo Movie Shinsha and TMS Entertainment (2003). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. What the story covers: Tired of writing riddles for children, Yamaoka Momosuke plans on gathering spooky and gruesome stories and publishing them in an anthology called Hyakumonogatari ("One Hundred Tales"). While researching these old myths and legends he comes across a mysterious trio who call themselves the Ongyou.

Soon after, they are detectives who are investigating the legends to reveal their truths...and bring those in the wrong to justice. Each time Momosuke meets the Ongyou he has to face horrible truths and fight with his morals, but he's seeing things he shouldn't be seeing...

As a horror title, atmosphere, sound and restraint do the heavy lifting. Momosuke Yamaoka (Toshihiko Seki) and Ogin (Sanae Kobayashi) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers comfortable with dark, unsettling material. With 13 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Tokyo Movie Shinsha and TMS Entertainment, which means the visual identity of Requiem from the Darkness follows that studio's craft. The horror focus matters here: atmosphere, sound and restraint do the heavy lifting. Its 6.7/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Toshihiko Seki as Momosuke Yamaoka, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2003, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.