Gannibal (TV series)

Gannibal
Promotional release poster
Japanese name
Kanjiガンニバル
Transcriptions
RomanizationGan'nibaru
Genre
Based onGannibal
by Masaaki Ninomiya
Written byTakamasa Oe
Directed byShinzo Katayama
Starring
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes7 (list of episodes)
Production
Producers
  • Teruhisa Yamamoto
  • Tatsuya Iwakura
CinematographyNaoya Ikeda
Running time45 minutes
Production companyStarduct Pictures
Original release
NetworkDisney+ (international)
Hulu (United States)
ReleaseDecember 28, 2022 (2022-12-28) –
present

Gannibal (ガンニバル, Gan'nibaru) is a 2022 Japanese folk horror television series. Based on the horror manga of the same name as written and illustrated by Masaaki Ninomiya, it stars Yuya Yagira, Riho Yoshioka and Show Kasamatsu. It premiered on December 28, 2022 on Disney+ internationally and on Hulu in the United States.[1][2]

On September 21, 2023, a second season was announced.[3][4] It will be released on March 19, 2025.[5]

Premise

A remote village hides dark secrets tied to ancient practices, uncovered after a local's mysterious disappearance. As a new officer investigates, the line between truth and terror begins to blur.[6]

Cast and characters

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
17December 28, 2022 (2022-12-28)February 1, 2023 (2023-02-01)
2TBAMarch 19, 2025 (2025-03-19)TBA

Season 1 (2022–2023)

Main article: Gannibal season 1
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
11"Offering of Flowers"Shinzo KatayamaTakamasa OeDecember 28, 2022 (2022-12-28)
22"Attack"Shinzo KatayamaTakamasa OeDecember 28, 2022 (2022-12-28)
33"Fatal Bullet"Shinzo KatayamaTakamasa OeJanuary 4, 2023 (2023-01-04)
44"Line of Sight"Shinzo KatayamaTakamasa OeJanuary 11, 2023 (2023-01-11)
55"Trace"Shinzo KatayamaTakamasa OeJanuary 18, 2023 (2023-01-18)
66"Premonition"Shinzo KatayamaTakamasa OeJanuary 25, 2023 (2023-01-25)
77"Promise"Shinzo KatayamaTakamasa OeFebruary 1, 2023 (2023-02-01)


Release

Gannibal was released internationally on December 28, 2022 on Disney+. On the same day, it was also released on Hulu.[7][8] A second season was announced[3][4] and will be released on March 19, 2025.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Gannibal TV Series (2022) | Release Date, Review, Cast, Trailer, Watch Online at Disney+ Hotstar". Gadgets 360. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  2. ^ Rodriguez, Mia (December 24, 2022). "'Gannibal' Disney+ Japanese Horror Series to Return for Second Season". spot.ph. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  3. ^ a b 「ガンニバル」ドラマ続編決定！供花村に隠された真実が明らかとなる“完結編”. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 21, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Frater, Patrick (September 20, 2023). "'Gannibal' Disney+ Japanese Horror Series to Return for Second Season". Variety. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Merican, Sara (November 20, 2024). "Disney+ Unveils New Anime Titles, Expansion Into Japanese Unscripted Series; Sets 'Gannibal' Season 2 Release Date — Disney APAC Showcase". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  6. ^ Brzeski, Patrick (November 29, 2022). "Disney+ Sets Release Date for Japanese Horror-Thriller Series 'Gannibal'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  7. ^ Schedeen, Jesse (26 October 2023). "Acclaimed Horror Manga Gannibal Makes Its English Language Debut". IGN India. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  8. ^ Connellan, Shannon (December 22, 2022). "Hulu's unsettling 'Gannibal' trailer shows 2022's cannibal screen trend ain't done yet". Mashable. Retrieved May 26, 2024.