The anime adaptation of the children's horror series, *Horror Collector*, is scheduled to begin airing on October 10. This announcement was accompanied by the release of a new trailer and visual, as well as the reveal of key cast members. The series is confirmed to run for 12 episodes.
The newly released trailer, which includes a portion of the opening theme song "Kageboshi" by Shikao Suga, is currently restricted to viewing within Japan. *Horror Collector* is based on a series that Yen Press publishes in English, describing the story as involving "worse things than the Boogeyman," encompassing creepypastas, cryptid sightings, and paranormal tales found online.
Cast and Production Team
The main cast for *Horror Collector* has been unveiled, featuring Hiiro Ishibashi as Fushigi Senno, a character who pursues urban legends. Jun Fukuyama will voice Jimmy, Saori Hayami is cast as Himitsu, and Nobuhiko Okamoto will portray Blue Umbrella Man.
The production team includes Yuki Inaba, who is directing the series and providing the series composition. Studio Palette is responsible for the animation production. Kaori Yoshikawa is handling the character designs, while Masato Koda is composing the music, and Tetsuya Gunji is serving as the sound director.
Key points
- The *Horror Collector* anime premieres on October 10.
- The series will consist of 12 episodes.
- Hiiro Ishibashi, Jun Fukuyama, Saori Hayami, and Nobuhiko Okamoto are main cast members.
- Yuki Inaba directs and provides series composition; Studio Palette handles animation.
- A teaser trailer featuring the opening theme "Kageboshi" is available, region-locked to Japan.
Source: Crunchyroll News · Sep 18, 2026
