Shiki (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Series · ★ 8

Released in 2010, Shiki is an animation, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Sotobamura is a small village with around 1300 residents; so small the village isn't even connected to a single highway. An isolated village in which old customs, such as the burial of the dead, are still practiced. One day, the bodies of three people are found dead. Although Ozaki Toshio, the village's lone doctor, feels uncertain, he treats the deaths as a normal occurrence. However, in the days following, the villagers start to die one after the other.
Who’s in it. Shiki stars Nobuhiko Okamoto as Tōru Mutō (voice), Wataru Takagi as Tatsumi (voice), GACKT as Seishirō Kirishiki (voice) and Haruka Tomatsu as Megumi Shimizu (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Shiki sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shiki page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shiki tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shiki (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shiki change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shiki worth watching?
- Shiki holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shiki?
- Shiki stars Nobuhiko Okamoto, Wataru Takagi, GACKT, Haruka Tomatsu and Kazuyuki Okitsu.
- When was Shiki released?
- Shiki was released in 2010.
