35 episodes
Toshiden: Exploring Japanese Urban Legends Tara A. Devlin
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4.9 • 103 Ratings
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Toshiden is a biweekly show in which horror author and translator Tara A. Devlin explores various urban legends from Japan. From Kuchisake-onna's long history to the hidden meaning behind convenience store toilet signs, we explore it all and look at how they came about and why they became a legend in the first place.
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Be careful what you wish for. It’s said that words have power. What if urban legends have that same power? What if you created an urban legend, only to find out that it was real…
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Nail Marks
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A girl trapped in a school basement over the holidays. The janitor returns to find her corpse and nail marks on the back of the door from her attempts to escape. Did this really happen, and if so, where?
BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG.
Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX.
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Tiny Old Man
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He’s smaller than the length of a ruler and likes to hang around hidden from plain site. Who is the Tiny Old Man and where does he come from?
BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG.
Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX.
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Tsukuba Robot
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Legend has it that an interesting secret lies in wait at Tsukuba University. In Japan’s final hour the very campus itself will transform into a giant robot to save the nation! Could such a thing really be possible?
BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG.
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Takefuji’s Secret
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In a famous commercial for a consumer credit company, women dance around in skimpy clothing. Were they forced into it because they were in debt themselves? Was the commercial an example of what might happen if you too didn’t pay back your debts?
BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG.
Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX.
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Kagome Kagome
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A popular children’s song with a dark, hidden history. What’s the truth behind this game children still play today, and is it really as horrifying as it’s made out to be?
BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG.
Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX.
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Customer Reviews
This might just save my talent show acts
I’m gonna tell a scary urban legend, for my talent show I’ve only watched two episodes in already made my own versions of the stories. I’ve got so much inspiration from I love it. I am totally recommend this and #ILoveScaryStoriesIfYouDon’tBelieveScaryStories, then maybe this podcast will make you well that’s just my opinion. Have a good day.😁
So Gooood!!!
This podcast is by far the best urban legends show I have heard so far. Thank you Tara for doing your research and making it interesting Keep going, this is amazing ❤️❤️❤️
Love It
Omg I binged this and listened again to all the episodes all over again. I learned so much. It is very interesting and Tara has a nice voice. I’m so glad there is another show I can listen to as well. I love the material! Will buy the book too!