7.7
Shiki
屍鬼
7.7
Rank
#1333
Popularity
#380
Members
643.4K
Favorites
9.0K
Synopsis
Life is idyllic and unassuming in the small town of Sotoba, a simple place where everyone knows everyone. However, tragedy strikes when Megumi Shimizu, a young girl with high aspirations, unexpectedly passes away from an unnamed illness. Over the torrid summer months, as more unexplained deaths crop up around the village, the town's doctor—Toshio Ozaki—begins to suspect that something more sinister than a mere disease is at play. Toshio teams up with Natsuno Yuuki, an apathetic and aloof teena...
Background
Early screening on the 27th of June with the regular airing starting on July 9th.
AI Synopsis
AI · OriginalWhen a quiet village’s summer heat reveals a blood‑thirsty secret, humanity’s thin veneer cracks.
In the sleepy mountain village of Sotoba, life drifts like the mist that clings to its pine‑lined streets—until a sudden wave of deaths shatters the peace. When the bright‑eyed Megumi Shimizu collapses from an unknown ailment, the town mourns, but the tragedy quickly spirals into something far more unsettling. As summer deepens, bodies begin to turn up with bite‑like punctures and a pallor that no doctor can explain. Dr. Toshio Ozaki, a pragmatic physician accustomed to treating fevers and broken bones, starts to suspect a predator stalking the night. Desperate for answers, Toshio enlists the help of Natsuno Yuuki, a detached high‑schooler with a penchant for sarcasm, and the Tanaka twins—Kaori and Akira—who were Megumi’s closest friends. Their uneasy alliance leads them to the imposing Kanemasa estate, where a reclusive family has just moved in. Beneath the mansion’s elegant façade lies a centuries‑old secret: a clan of blood‑drinking beings awakened by the town’s isolation. As the group uncovers the truth, they must confront not only the monstrous residents but also the darkness within themselves, questioning what it truly means to be human when survival hinges on a choice between compassion and carnage.
gothic horrorclaustrophobic mysteryvampiric dreadpsychological tensionrural isolation
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 17+ recommended floor+
strong
ViolenceGraphic depictions of staking, burning, dismemberment, and mass killing of both humans and vampire-like creatures, with copious blood and visceral detail.
strong
Disturbing themesChild death, mob violence, moral ambiguity about survival, psychological breakdowns, and the dehumanization of both victims and perpetrators.
strong
goreExtended sequences show corpses, autopsies, and brutal extermination methods in close-up detail, especially in the second half.
mild
Sexual contentBrief non-sexual nudity during bathing and transformation scenes; no explicit sexual activity.
mild
LanguageOccasional harsh insults and threats during high-stress confrontations.
mild
Substance useAdult characters drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes socially.
Shiki is a slow-burn horror mystery where a rural village is infiltrated by vampire-like beings, escalating into explicit, bloody conflict between survivors and the undead. The series explores fear, ethics, and mob mentality through intense violence and disturbing imagery that is integral to its themes rather than gratuitous.
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FAQ
Shiki has 22 episodes.
Shiki is currently finished airing.
Shiki was produced by Daume.
Shiki aired Jul 9, 2010 to Dec 31, 2010.
Shiki is based on a Manga.
Shiki is a slow-burn horror mystery where a rural village is infiltrated by vampire-like beings, escalating into explicit, bloody conflict between survivors and the undead. The series explores fear, ethics, and mob mentality through intense violence and disturbing imagery that is integral to its themes rather than gratuitous.
