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Shadows House (2021)
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Original name: シャドーハウス
Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Mystery
Country: Japan
TV show
Story:
A faceless clan lives in a large mansion, masquerading as nobles. Their caretakers are living dolls who spend their days cleaning up the dirt the tenants leave behind. But there’s a deeper mystery at play… and the secret of the house will be unveiled.
Style:
anime, unusual plot structure, gothic, tense, captivating, visually appealing, dark fantasy, psychological thriller, psychological horror, contemplative
Plot:
friendship, youth, chase, supernatural ability, uncover truth, doll, old dark house, brainwashing, haunted house, maid, parasite, toys, red herring, mansion, supernatural, spirit, cleaning, ghost, escapades, society, supernatural power, psychological drama, toy
Time:
21st century
Place:
japan
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