Kowabana
Each volume contains three to five episodes of approximately 45 to 60 minutes each. Some volumes also include special features such as ghost submissions.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Kowabana franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

Spine-Chilling Short Stories Kowabana
Psychic experiences, bizarre phenomena, and the darkness that eats away at people's hearts... With the keyword "scary" in mind, this film recreates horror stori...

Spine-Chilling Short Stories Kowabana: Ghost Hotel
A new type of horror omnibus drama that focuses on the fears that creep into the crevices of the mind that sprout in everyday life. A letter from his grandmothe...

Spine-Chilling Short Stories Kowabana: Nightmare Weather
This horror omnibus focuses on the fears that creep into the crevices of the mind that sprout in everyday life. A young boy is left alone by his mother and lead...

Spine-Chilling Short Stories Kowabana: Dark Room
Chika moved to Tokyo over her parents' objections and rented a room from her landlord. Chika was creeped out by the unfriendly and sometimes even hostile landla...

Kowabana J: After School Ghost Stories
A number of terrifying experiences unfold in a school setting! A mysterious transfer student comes to a high school girl who is aiming for a contest. In "Koisur...

Kowabana J: After School Ghost Stories 2
A number of terrifying experiences unfold in a school setting! Someone's shadow casts a shadow over a student dozing in the classroom, "Don't look back". Invisi...

Spine-Chilling Short Stories Kowabana: Scary Stories from the Studio
This is the sixth installment in the horror omnibus series from director Kazuhiro Yokoyama of This time, he recreates a true story of horror that occurred in th...

Spine-Chilling Short Stories Kowabana: Midnight Ward
The setting of this classic horror drama is a "hospital"! There, a number of shivering anecdotes are spun out!...

Kowabana J: After School Ghost Stories 3
A number of terrifying experiences take place in a school! The mysterious incident "The Day You Were There" at a closed-down alma mater, "The Day of the Dead" i...

Spine-Chilling Short Stories Kowabana: Beauties Collection
This is the most beautiful horror entertainment with 6 episodes featuring selected idols from the popular horror series "Shiver Short Shorts Kowabana", plus a n...

Kowabana J: After School Ghost Stories 4
A number of terrifying experiences take place in a school! In "Toilet Hair", a girl in a school uniform talks to a stranger in the school bathroom. When she goe...

Spine-Chilling Short Stories Kowabana: Scary Woman
In a horror genre where psychic images, interviews/documents, and fakementaries are all competing with each other, this is the latest in a series of authentic d...

Spine-Chilling Short Stories Kowabana: Curse
Don't stop at "scary"! For those who want to experience the true essence of a ghost story with gusto!...

Spine-Chilling Short Stories Kowabana: Queens Collection
Kowabana series horror queen best selection! A masterpiece selection of episodes from each film in the series starring idols who have been active in gravure and...

Spine-Chilling Short Stories Kowabana: Scary Woman Kyō
The monster medium who appeared in the previous film is back again! Cunning and greedy, is this woman a rare impostor or a real medium?...

Spine-Chilling Short Stories Kowabana: It's Behind You
Dramatization of an original story by Aruji Kuroki, a young and talented ghost story writer!...

Spine-Chilling Short Stories Kowabana: The Reserved Seat of the Dead
One night, he wandered into a seedy bar in a small building. The frightening and bittersweet experience he had there changed his life.... The crevices in the he...
Common Questions about Kowabana
How many movies are in the Kowabana?
There are currently 17 movies in the Kowabana, starting from Spine-Chilling Short Stories Kowabana to the latest release, Spine-Chilling Short Stories Kowabana: The Reserved Seat of the Dead.
What is the best order to watch the Kowabana?
The best way to watch the Kowabana is usually in release order: starting with Spine-Chilling Short Stories Kowabana and ending with Spine-Chilling Short Stories Kowabana: The Reserved Seat of the Dead. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Kowabana?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Spine-Chilling Short Stories Kowabana in this franchise.