A must-read for horror fans: The highly acclaimed horror introductory book, 'Door to Horror' anthology (edited by Yami Inc.), praised by Se-kin, is finally released in paperback on May 7!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha Publishing Co. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director: Yu Onodera) will release the paperback edition of 'Door to Horror,' an anthology edited by Yami Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director: Seitaro Tonhana), a company that creates new horror experiences through horror x technology, from Kawade Bunko on May 7, 2026. This anthology is designed for both horror fans and horror beginners to enjoy.

■ For Horror Fans and Beginners Alike

'Door to Horror' was the first book published by the acclaimed horror production company Yami Inc. in 2023. Yami Inc. aims to satisfy global curiosity with the motto 'Scary is Fun,' and has produced numerous horror-focused contents and projects, including the exhibitions 'Missing Exhibition' and 'Fear Exhibition' (co-planned with horror author Nashi and TV Tokyo producer Tokio Omori), which collectively drew 300,000 visitors.

This anthology categorizes horror by genre, such as spiritual, occult, and suspense, and explores 'why it's scary' while unraveling its irresistible appeal.

Horror authors who have produced excellent works and are active in the horror world have written short stories specializing in each genre. By providing explanations for each genre, it serves as an introductory guide that can be enjoyed not only by horror fans but also by beginners who 'don't like horror' or 'are interested but too scared to read.'

■ A Gathering of Renowned Authors, Writing the Most Terrifying Horror

Leading Japanese horror authors, haunted house producers, emerging horror writers, and kaidan storytellers have penned short stories for each genre:

Ichi Sawamura x Spiritual Horror

Rokapark x Occult Horror

Yumekai Hirayama x Monster Horror

Ukei x Suspense Horror

Hirofumi Gomi x Situation Horror

Hideaki Sena x SF Horror

Toshiyuki Tanaka x Kaidan (with narrated audio)

Nashi x Mockumentary Horror

How is fear woven? How does it grip people's hearts? — Be sure to check out this unprecedented horror anthology that unravels the elements and appeal of various horror genres while enjoying each work!

■ Praised by Se-kin and Una Asamiya!

Needless to say, the episodes are interesting (and relentless), but I was captivated by the attempt to systematize the chaotic horror genre. With this single volume, you can understand (and will understand) the root of all terror.

— Se-kin (Author of 'About a Certain Place in the Kinki Region')

This book, compiled by influential figures in the horror scene amidst the Reiwa horror boom, will hold significant historical value as an anthology.

— Una Asamiya (Book critic) from "Commentary"

■ Partial Preview of "Introduction" and Commentary!

The "Introduction," which conveys the book's structure and concept, and a portion of the commentary were published on Kawade Shobo Shinsha's owned media "Web Kawade" at the time of the single volume's publication.

https://web.kawade.co.jp/tameshiyomi/76105/

■ Comic Adaptation Also Popularly Distributed

The vertical-scrolling comic 'Door to Horror ~Stories of Darkness Lurking Nearby~,' based on this book, produced by 'Rakuten Content Central' (a content label that handles IP development and comprehensive content production by Yami Inc. and Rakuten Group, Inc.), is now being distributed on Rakuten's digital comic distribution service 'R-TOON' and other distribution platforms. It also includes original stories that can only be read in the manga version.

©Rakuten Content Central/Yami Inc.

■ Table of Contents for 'Door to Horror' (Kawade Bunko)

Introduction

■ Who

'Watching You' by Ichi Sawamura

[Understanding the Work] Spiritual Horror

■ What

'The Finished Town' by Rokapark

[Understanding the Work] Occult Horror

'Goodbye Boomboom' by Yumekai Hirayama

[Understanding the Work] Monster Horror

■ Why

'The Accuser' by Ukei

[Understanding the Work] Suspense Horror

■ Where

'The Chained Nenbutsu' by Hirofumi Gomi

[Understanding the Work] Situation Horror

■ When

'Eleven Minutes' by Hideaki Sena

[Understanding the Work] SF Horror

■ How

'Scary School Stories' by Toshiyuki Tanaka

[Understanding the Work] Kaidan

'Civil Code Article 961' by Nashi

[Understanding the Work] Mockumentary Horror

Conclusion

Commentary by Una Asamiya

Book Guide for More Horror Enjoyment

■ Editor Profile

Yami Inc.

Japan's leading horror creative company. Develops multifaceted entertainment including AI, Web, games, and video. Constantly pursues new forms of fear, traversing real and digital realms.

● Official Website: https://yami.co.jp/