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Ghost Stories on a Tatami Mat

March 7, 2014 by Fofo Leave a Comment

Target: Miyabe Miyuki’s Apparitions: Ghosts of Old Edo.  Translated by Daniel Huddleston Profile: Horror, Ghost Stories Japanese horror ranges pretty heavily from mild ghost stories to some incredibly creepy and dehumanizing body horror. Apparitions fortunately falls into the former citatory, chronicling a series of stories that walk a fine line between scary and sentimental.  These tales capitalize on the cornerstone of Japanese spirituality: that every object and creature is imbued with a sprit.  At their core, these stories are more cautionary tales, advising the listener to act with honor […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Suspense Tagged With: #CBR6, Fofo, Ghost Stories, horror, Miyabe Miyuki

Fofo's CBR6 Review No:6 · Genres: Fantasy, Suspense · Tags: #CBR6, Fofo, Ghost Stories, horror, Miyabe Miyuki ·
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