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Entertainment · October 21, 2026

Kurosawa Kiyoshi, Shimizu Takashi Among Directors of Disney+, Hulu Japanese Horror Series ‘Night Tales Club’

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Disney+ and Hulu have announced a six-part Japanese horror anthology series titled 'Night Tales Club', scheduled to premiere in January 2027. Based on a collection of short stories by horror writer Ichi Sawamura, the series stars Takayuki Yamada as a businessman obsessed with supernatural mysteries who invites people to share their experiences at his club. The production features a lineup of prominent Japanese filmmakers, including Kiyoshi Kurosawa and Takashi Shimizu.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • The series is titled 'Night Tales Club'.
  • It is a six-part supernatural/horror anthology.
  • It will premiere in January 2027 on Disney+ (and Hulu internationally).
  • It is based on a short story collection by Ichi Sawamura.
  • Kiyoshi Kurosawa is one of the directors.
  • Takayuki Yamada stars in the series.
  • A teaser trailer and first-look images have been released.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Takashi Shimizu is a director (Variety).
  • The protagonist's name is Hojo (Deadline).
  • The plot involves Hojo offering 20 million yen for supernatural evidence (Deadline).
  • The series is described as a 'supernatural thriller' (Deadline) and a 'mystery' (The Hollywood Reporter).

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