Tales of the Bizarre: 2026 Summer Special

Tales of the Bizarre: 2026 Summer Special (2026)



世にも奇妙な物語 '26夏の特別編

6.0 2026 104 min —

Director: Kaede Kamiya

Cast: Tamori, Takaya Kamikawa, Yo Takahashi, Kouhei Higuchi, Shuri

Fantasy Thriller
Fuji TV’s legendary anthology series returns with a chilling 2026 summer special, unveiling four fresh tales of the bizarre. A seasoned detective probes a crime scene where clues and corpses mysteriously disappear. While sorting through her deceased mother’s apartment, a woman discovers that the past won’t be easily discarded. A young girl dons a strange costume to transform into a grown man. And a 26-year-old man is shocked to find his own mother listed for sale in an online auction. These stories pull everyday individuals into a haunting, surreal dimension.

More About This Film

Tales of the Bizarre: 2026 Summer Special is the latest seasonal installment of Japan's long-running anthology series Tales of the Bizarre. The four stories move from an online auction with an impossible listing to a mysterious crime scene, a haunted family home and a strange transformation involving a child and a magical costume.

The anthology uses the series' familiar mixture of fantasy, horror, science fiction and psychological mystery, allowing each segment to establish its own world and tone. The cast includes Takaya Kamikawa, Shuri, Yosuke Sugino, Sayaka Aoki and Yuno Nagao, with Tamori serving as the series' longtime host.

  • The special aired in Japan on June 27, 2026.
  • Four separate stories make up the summer special.
  • Kaede Kamiya, Tsukuru Matsuki, Masato Fuchigami and Toru Hosokawa share directing credits.
  • The episode features actors including Takaya Kamikawa, Shuri, Yosuke Sugino and Yuno Nagao.
  • The special runs for approximately 104 minutes.

Where to Watch

The special is distributed primarily through Japanese television and streaming outlets, with international access depending on licensing.