Shiki
屍鬼
Sotobamura is a small village with around 1300 residents; so small the village isn't even connected to a single highway. An isolated village in which old customs, such as the burial of the dead, are still practiced. One…
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Synopsis
Sotobamura is a small village with around 1300 residents; so small the village isn't even connected to a single highway. An isolated village in which old customs, such as the burial of the dead, are still practiced. One day, the bodies of three people are found dead. Although Ozaki Toshio, the village's lone doctor, feels uncertain, he treats the deaths as a normal occurrence. However, in the days following, the villagers start to die one after the other.
About
Shiki premiered on July 9, 2010. and was created by Tetsuro Amino. It falls under the Animation, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 22 episodes. with each episode running approximately 25 minutes. It airs on Fuji TV. and concluded its run on December 31, 2010.
Why viewers enjoy Shiki
Shiki targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy elements. This combination of Animation, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Shiki was animated by Daume, Aniplex, Fuji Television Network, under the creative direction of Tetsuro Amino, and broadcast on Fuji TV.
Critical reception
Shiki holds a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 223 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Shiki include: vampire, supernatural, child vampire, bromance, based on manga, anime, psychological, suspense. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Nobuhiko Okamoto
Wataru Takagi
GACKT
Haruka Tomatsu
Kazuyuki Okitsu
Koki Uchiyama
Toru Okawa
Nozomi Sasaki
Production credits
- Created by
- Tetsuro Amino
- Direction
- Tetsuro Amino · Yasuo Tsuchiya · Shinsuke Terasawa
- Writing
- Kenji Sugihara · Ryū Fujisaki · Fuyumi Ono
Release dates
Premiered
July 9, 2010
Last aired
December 31, 2010
Seasons & episodes
Season1
July 9, 2010·22episodes
Season1
July 9, 2010·22episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- vampire
- supernatural
- child vampire
- bromance
- based on manga
- anime
- psychological
- suspense
- horror
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Frequently asked questions
When did Shiki premiere?
Shiki premiered on July 9, 2010.
How many seasons does Shiki have?
Shiki has 1 season and 22 episodes in total.
What genre is Shiki?
Shiki is classified under Animation, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
What networks did Shiki air on?
Shiki aired on Fuji TV.
Who created Shiki?
Shiki was created by Tetsuro Amino.
Is Shiki finished?
Yes, Shiki concluded its run on December 31, 2010.
How long is each episode of Shiki?
Each episode of Shiki runs for approximately 25 minutes.
Where is Shiki from?
Shiki is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Shiki?
Shiki holds a rating of 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
