Shiki
#1 Most Rated · Summer 2010#447 Most Popular#18 Most Rated · 2010
During a fiercely hot summer in Sotoba, a peaceful and quiet village with a population of 1300 people, a series of bizarre deaths begin to occur. At the same time, a strange family moves into a long abandoned mansion in the region. After supposedly visiting this strange family, the fashionable Shimizu Megumi goes missing and the entire village goes out in search for her.
Format
TV
Episodes
22
Episode Duration
23 mins
Characters
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Staff
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Reviews
4 · sorted by votesBy far the best horror anime. Builds a terrific atmosphere and the monsters can be truly horrifying.
- 100
This is underappreciated and underrated show. Its worth your time watching it
- 100
Definitely not for everyone, but a wonderfully-executed gothic horror tragedy nonetheless.
- 96
A masterclass in immersion, where the slow pace and encroaching dread it wrought was completely arresting.
Status Distribution
Current
4%·4,793
Planning
46%·56,652
Paused
3%·3,589
Dropped
3%·3,699
Completed
44%·54,674
Score Distribution
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Recommendations
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Relations
Survival95%Rural88%Ensemble Cast80%Philosophy77%Denpa76%Gore75%Pandemic68%Urban Fantasy68%Medicine62%Male Protagonist60%Revenge53%Religion53%Achronological Order50%Yandere48%Writing46%Primarily Teen Cast43%Guns40%
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes does Shiki have?
Shiki has 22 episodes.
Is Shiki finished?
As of now, Shiki has finished.
When did Shiki air?
Shiki aired from July 9, 2010 to December 31, 2010.
What kind of show is Shiki?
Shiki is a TV series with episodes around 23 minutes long, originally from Japan.
When did Shiki premiere?
Shiki premiered in Summer 2010.