Gannibal (TV series)
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| Kanji | ガンニバル | ||||
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| Based on | Gannibal by Masaaki Ninomiya | ||||
| Written by | Takamasa Oe | ||||
| Directed by | Shinzo Katayama | ||||
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| No. of seasons | 1 | ||||
| No. of episodes | 7 (list of episodes) | ||||
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| Cinematography | Naoya Ikeda | ||||
| Running time | 45 minutes | ||||
| Production company | Starduct Pictures | ||||
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| Network | Disney+ (international) Hulu (United States) | ||||
| Release | December 28, 2022 – present | ||||
Gannibal (ガンニバル, Gan'nibaru) is a 2022 Japanese folk horror television series. Based on the horror manga of the same name as written and illustrated by Masaaki Ninomiya, it stars Yuya Yagira, Riho Yoshioka and Show Kasamatsu. It premiered on December 28, 2022 on Disney+ internationally and on Hulu in the United States.[1][2]
On September 21, 2023, a second season was announced.[3][4] It will be released on March 19, 2025.[5]
Premise
[edit]A remote village hides dark secrets tied to ancient practices, uncovered after a local's mysterious disappearance. As a new officer investigates, the line between truth and terror begins to blur.[6]
Cast and characters
[edit]- Yuya Yagira as Daigo Agawa
- Riho Yoshioka as Yuki Agawa
- Show Kasamatsu as Keisuke Goto
Episodes
[edit]Series overview
[edit]| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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| 1 | 7 | December 28, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
| 2 | TBA | March 19, 2025 | TBA | |
Season 1 (2022–2023)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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| 1 | 1 | "Offering of Flowers" | Shinzo Katayama | Takamasa Oe | December 28, 2022 |
| 2 | 2 | "Attack" | Shinzo Katayama | Takamasa Oe | December 28, 2022 |
| 3 | 3 | "Fatal Bullet" | Shinzo Katayama | Takamasa Oe | January 4, 2023 |
| 4 | 4 | "Line of Sight" | Shinzo Katayama | Takamasa Oe | January 11, 2023 |
| 5 | 5 | "Trace" | Shinzo Katayama | Takamasa Oe | January 18, 2023 |
| 6 | 6 | "Premonition" | Shinzo Katayama | Takamasa Oe | January 25, 2023 |
| 7 | 7 | "Promise" | Shinzo Katayama | Takamasa Oe | February 1, 2023 |
Release
[edit]Gannibal was released internationally on December 28, 2022 on Disney+. On the same day, it was also released on Hulu.[7][8] A second season was announced[3][4] and will be released on March 19, 2025.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Gannibal TV Series (2022) | Release Date, Review, Cast, Trailer, Watch Online at Disney+ Hotstar". Gadgets 360. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ Rodriguez, Mia (December 24, 2022). "'Gannibal' Disney+ Japanese Horror Series to Return for Second Season". spot.ph. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ a b 「ガンニバル」ドラマ続編決定！供花村に隠された真実が明らかとなる“完結編”. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 21, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ a b Frater, Patrick (September 20, 2023). "'Gannibal' Disney+ Japanese Horror Series to Return for Second Season". Variety. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ a b Merican, Sara (November 20, 2024). "Disney+ Unveils New Anime Titles, Expansion Into Japanese Unscripted Series; Sets 'Gannibal' Season 2 Release Date — Disney APAC Showcase". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ^ Brzeski, Patrick (November 29, 2022). "Disney+ Sets Release Date for Japanese Horror-Thriller Series 'Gannibal'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ Schedeen, Jesse (26 October 2023). "Acclaimed Horror Manga Gannibal Makes Its English Language Debut". IGN India. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ Connellan, Shannon (December 22, 2022). "Hulu's unsettling 'Gannibal' trailer shows 2022's cannibal screen trend ain't done yet". Mashable. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
