Disney+ and Hulu to launch Japanese horror anthology series in 2027
Seven Japanese directors including Kurosawa Kiyoshi will helm the six-part supernatural series 'Night Tales Club'.
At a glance
- Six-part Japanese horror anthology coming to Disney+ and Hulu in January 2027
- Directed by seven Japanese filmmakers including Kurosawa Kiyoshi and Shimizu Takashi
- Yamada Takayuki stars as narrator and businessman character Hojo
Disney+ and Hulu will premiere 'Night Tales Club', a six-part Japanese supernatural anthology series in January 2027. The series features seven Japanese filmmakers, including Kurosawa Kiyoshi and Shimizu Takashi, known for the 'Ju-on' franchise.
Yamada Takayuki stars as Hojo, a businessman with an obsession for the unexplained who serves as the series' narrator. Each episode will adapt different supernatural stories.
Why it matters
The series represents a significant collaboration between major Japanese horror directors and Disney's streaming platforms, expanding the availability of Japanese supernatural content to international audiences.
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