Urban legends are about to come to life on the small screen. The chain NHK he announced this Friday that the series of children's horror novels Horror Collector, written by Midori Sato and Norio Tsuruta, will receive an anime adaptation for television. The series is scheduled to premiere on the block fall 2026 on the NHK General channel.
So far, it has been confirmed that Jun Sakata he will serve as production supervisor and chief producer. Details about the animation studio or voice cast have not yet been revealed.
The story delves into the world of "creepypastas", cryptid sightings and unexplained disappearances that circulate on the internet. While most consider them jokes or entertainment, some discover that the legends are real. The plot follows a mysterious boy with a red hood that travels from city to city, appearing where strange events occur to hunt down these anomalies.
About the work
Kadokawa he began publishing the novel series in June 2015. The franchise is a long-running success, with the volume 27 scheduled to launch this December 10. It also had a manga adaptation made by Yuki in the magazine Monthly Comic Gene between 2021 and 2022.
