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Disney+ announces Japanese horror series Night Tales Club

Outlets report that Disney+ and Hulu will release the new Japanese supernatural thriller series in January 2027.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Oct 21, 2026 · 3 sources · 1 min read
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At a glance

  • A six-part supernatural thriller series titled Night Tales Club is scheduled to launch in January 2027.13
  • The production features involvement from directors Kiyoshi Kurosawa and Takashi Shimizu.12

Disney+ has announced the upcoming Japanese supernatural thriller series titled Night Tales Club.13

The six-part project is scheduled to premiere in January 2027.13

Directors including Kiyoshi Kurosawa and Takashi Shimizu are attached to the project.12

The series follows a businessman named Hojo who focuses on inexplicable phenomena and life mysteries.13

Where sources agree

  • Night Tales Club is a six-part series3 of 3
  • Launches in January 20272 of 3
  • Involves directors Kiyoshi Kurosawa and Takashi Shimizu2 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1VarietyKurosawa Kiyoshi, Shimizu Takashi Among Directors of Disney+, Hulu Japanese Horror Series ‘Night Tales Club’ ↗
  2. 2The Hollywood ReporterDisney+ Sets Japanese Horror Anthology Series ‘Night Tales Club’ With Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Takayuki Yamada ↗
  3. 3DeadlineDisney+ Opens Supernatural Thriller Series ‘Night Tales Club’ In Japan; Watch The Teaser ↗

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